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.
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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?
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.
News and Events
Recent News
IFPUG Appoints Paola Billia as New IMC Chair
April 5, 2024
IFPUG is excited to introduce Paola Billia as the new Chair of the International Membership Committee (IMC). She has assumed the role from Loami Barros
New Features
IFPUG New Feature - New White paper: IT Value Metrics
April 24, 2024
The purpose of the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) Business Applications Committee (BAC) is to contribute to C-level (CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, etc.) software development
Highlights
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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