IFPUG endorses three types of standard methodology for software sizing.
IFPUG has one mission—to be the unquestioned recognized leader in promoting and encouraging effective application software development and maintenance activities. We do this by endorsing three proven methodologies for precise software sizing:
- Function Point Analysis (FPA)
- Software Non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP)
- Simple Function Points (SFP)
IFPUG is also the governing body for the Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS), the Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP), the Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS) and Certified SNAP Practitioner (CSP) certifications.
IFPUG members benefit from a variety of services, to learn more click on links below.
New IFPUG-QUANTER Market Report
Discover the latest data on Function Points adoption across industries, providers, and Agile environments.
This exclusive Quanter market report, backed by the world’s largest Function Points database, highlights:
- 92,000+ projects analyzed across 25 countries and 7 industries
- How Function Points are shaping government contracts and Agile development
- The real cost of Agile vs. Predictive methodologies (hint: Agile is 44% more expensive)
- Productivity & cost efficiency insights—who delivers the best results?
- Benchmarking tools to help providers prove their value and clients choose the right partner
What you’ll find in this report:
- Pg. 4 – Introduction: Function Points in Today’s Software Development Landscape
- Pg. 6 – The Market: Who is using Function Points and where
- Pg. 10 – Metrics: Why Function Points are the best metric
- Pg. 12 – Providers: Question 1. Who is the best provider overall? In Agile?
- Pg. 16 – Agile: Question 2. Is Agile cheaper or more expensive? Is it more productive?
- Pg. 18 – The Team: Question 3. Do Agile teams perform equally? What is the optimal number of team members?
The New Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS) Certification
IFPUG is excited to announce the latest certification, Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS). The certification exam is available now in English with additional languages soon to follow.
The IFPUG Certification Program designations are formal recognition of a level of expertise in the area of either Functional Sizing or Non-functional sizing.
IFPUG is the governing body for the Certified Function Point Fellow, Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS), the Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP), Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS) and Certified SNAP Practitioner (CSP) certifications.
ISMA2026 Virtual Conference
Registration is open for ISMA 2026 Virtual event,
June 9, 2026!. Make sure to join IFPUG for this exciting event filled with insightful sessions, learning opportunities, and much more.
Registration Price: IFPUG Member: FREE, Non-Member: $75 (USD)
ISMA Spring will be a CEP eligible event for CFPS and CSS extensions.
News and Events
Recent News
Honoring Excellence: Luigi Buglione Recognized as an IFPUG Honorary Fellow for Outstanding Contributions to Software Measurement and the Global IFPUG Community
March 31, 2026
The International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) is proud to recognize Luigi Buglione as an Honorary Fellow, celebrating his exceptional contributions to software measurement, process
New Features
New White Paper: Measuring the Size of Security Requirements
May 29, 2025
Security is widely recognized as a non-functional characteristic of software. However, certain security-related features (like login and logout) are considered functional and hence are counted
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