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.

ISMA22 Conference

Save the date for the next ISMA Conference, October 4 in Madrid, Spain. This year’s theme will be “IT Value to the Business”

The value that IT brings to the business is not in doubt. The question nobody agrees on is how to define it until we talk about the software product, which is undoubtedly the most important IT value. We are going to show you how to measure software product to determine the value IT contributes to the business and much more. Welcome to the true value of IT.

A major focus of ISMA22 will be how software size measurements using IFPUG methods will benefit businesses.

  • Are your customers challenging your estimates?
  • Do you want to measure and improve your team’s productivity?
  • Does your application quality align with your industry?
  • Does your estimates match the industry standard?
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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.

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News and Events

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IFPUG is excited to announce there are now two levels of certification

March 9, 2023

IFPUG is excited to announce there are now two levels of certification related to the Software Non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP): the new Certified SNAP Specialist

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