IFPUG™ Certified Function Point Specialist - Extension Designation

Issued by Brightest

The Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) extension designation recognizes the knowledge and skill at applying the IFPUG FPA rules for candidate who have previously passed the exam and fulfilled specific criteria to extend certification status for up to 3 more years.

Type Experience
Level Advanced
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Experience and knowledge in Functional Point Analysis (FPA).
The IFPUG™ CFPS designation indicates that the accredited individual, by passing a rigorous exam and achieving a score of 90% or better, has mastered the fundamentals of Function Point Analysis at a significant depth and breadth in applying the Function Point Analysis rules.
In order to hold an IFPUG™ Certification, you must have a valid IFPUG corporate or individual membership.
Individuals may extend their current level of CFPS certification for up to three (3) years in one (1) year increments by completing multiple occurrences within a given Activity Category with a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of three (3) occurrences. The CFPS Certification Extension program is under the jurisdiction of the IFPUG Certification Committee, with oversight provided by the IFPUG Board of Directors (BOD).

Standards

DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024: 2012

Brightest's processes are aligned to the global standard ISO/IEC 17024: 2012.

IFPUG Counting Practices Manual (CPM) - Version 4.3.1

IFPUG owns Function Point Analysis (FPA) as defined in ISO standard 20296:2009 which specifies the definitions, rules and steps for applying the IFPUG's functional size measurement (FSM) method.