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), and Certified SNAP Practitioner (CSP) certifications.
IFPUG members benefit from a variety of services, to learn more click on links below.
ISMA20 Virtual Conference
Save the Date for the next conference, ISMA20 to be hosted virtually on Thursday, May 4.
The committee is now accepting final submissions for abstracts for ISMA20 presentations.
The purpose of the ISMA (International Software Metrics & Analysis) Conference is to provide educational and networking opportunities to IFPUG members and software measurement professionals in general, by learning and sharing knowledge in the world of software measurement.
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
Daniel French, New Chair for the Certification Committee
December 19, 2022
IFPUG is happy to announce that Daniel French has been named as the new Chair for the Certification Committee. He has assumed the role from
New Features
Knowledge Café Webinar Series: FPA Rules Interpretations For Elementary Processes
February 10, 2023
New IFPUG Webinar Announced IFPUG Knowledge Café series brings you another opportunity to learn from industry expert. Sergio, a measurement analyst/consultant and IFPUG board member
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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