Career Details

Certified Function Point Specialist

Description

The Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) designation has been the standard of recognition in the metrics community since 1993. It is available to those striving to apply objectivity to software development efforts in the sizing of requirements, the identification of changes to requirements, the estimation of project duration and work effort based on requirements, and the measurement and improvement of productivity and quality. It is a valuable, respected worldwide mark of a professional's commitment to personal and professional metrics development. At this time, industry recognition of the quality and integrity of the CFPS Certification Exam process and the value of the CFPS designation is widespread enough that companies around the world now commonly include FPA and CFPS requirements in contracts. The 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.

Certifying Organization

International Function Point Users Group

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Function Point Practitioner

Certifying Organization

International Function Point Users Group

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Avaya Certified Expert

Certifying Organization

Avaya Learning Centre

Type

D - Product/Equipment

Certificate name

Adobe Analytics Business Practitioner Expert Certification

Certifying Organization

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Type

B - Advanced

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