CERTIFICATION EXTENSION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are you grandfathering in activities that occurred since last certification?
There will be no grandfathering of activities. This means that activities completed prior to the start date of this program (target is September 2002) will not receive credits towards the certification extension. There is one exception - specific classes taken during the Spring 2002 workshops in Orlando as was communicated to the membership early in 2002.

If one were to author and present at a FP track does that mean that one would receive 7 points?
Normally yes. However, since there is no grandfathering you will only receive credit for presenting not authoring for the September 2002 conference.

Under "Present 1 FP Track Presentation", what does "30 - once per presentation" mean?
A presentation will receive credits only one (1) time per extension period. Multiple, unique presentations would be needed to get 30 credits.

If I teach the same workshop in Spring 2001 and Spring 2002, does that mean I'll only receive 15 points (for a one-day class), or would I receive 30?
There will be no grandfathering before the start date of the program. Therefore, no credit will be received for teaching or authoring classes for the Spring 2001 and Spring 2002 workshops.

Does a subcommittee count for the committee credits?
Yes and no. Only "full time / regular" members of a standards committee can receive credits. If a member of a subcommittee is also a "full time / regular" member of the committee they can receive credit.

On the counting and validating a count, what information is necessary to prove the work completed?
How do we track conducting FP counts and validating FP counts?
This is a work in progress, but remember than no counts or validations performed before the start date of the program will receive credits.

It is my understanding that speaking at past conferences are not counted. Is this correct?
Yes that is correct, there will be no grandfathering before the start of the program.

If we contributed to the "IT Measurement" book that is now being advertised by IFPUG, are we going to get credit for our contribution? If so, what category?
You will not receive any credit since there is no grandfathering before the start of the program.

If I pass the CFPS Exam and take FP Workshops during the same week can I use the Certification Extension Credits for the FP Workshops toward a Certification Extension?
Classes taken during the same week than an individual sits for the CFPS exam may be applied to his/her next extension period, assuming a successful exam.

If I pass the CFPS during the same week as the Annual Conference and attend presentations that are eligible for Certification Extension Credit, can I use those Certification Extension Credits toward a Certification Extension?
Conference presentations attended during the same week that an individual sits for the CFPS exam may be applied to his/her next extension period, assuming a successful exam.