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.
ISMA21 Virtual Conference
ISMA21 was hosted virtually on December 1, 2023.
ISMA21 virtual conference was an opportunity to allow attendees to learn from experts in the industry and included four presentations on non-functional measurement and one presentation related to functional measurement.
TThe ISMA21 virtual conference recording is now available in the learning center, click here to review the recordings.
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
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ISMA22 Call for Abstracts Deadline to Submit an Abstract is March 31, 2024
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We are pleased to invite dynamic industry experts, educators, practitioners, and authors to submit a Call for Abstract form form if they wish to present
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Applying Function Points to Cloud Computing
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The IFPUG Knowledge Café series brings you an unmissable opportunity to learn and discuss one of the most currently important topic with Steve Woodward. Abstract:
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IFPUG is excited to announce there are now two levels of certification
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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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