New IFPUG-QUANTER Market Report

Discover the latest data on Function Points adoption across industries, providers, and Agile environments.
This exclusive Quanter market report, backed by the world’s largest Function Points database, highlights:

• 92,000+ projects analyzed across 25 countries and 7 industries
• How Function Points are shaping government contracts and Agile development
• The real cost of Agile vs. Predictive methodologies (hint: Agile is 44% more expensive)
• Productivity & cost efficiency insights—who delivers the best results?
• Benchmarking tools to help providers prove their value and clients choose the right partner

What you’ll find in this report:

• Pg. 4 – Introduction: Function Points in Today’s Software Development Landscape
• Pg. 6 – The Market: Who is using Function Points and where
• Pg. 10 – Metrics: Why Function Points are the best metric
• Pg. 12 – Providers: Question 1. Who is the best provider overall? In Agile?
• Pg. 16 – Agile: Question 2. Is Agile cheaper or more expensive? Is it more productive?
• Pg. 18 – The Team: Question 3. Do Agile teams perform equally? What is the optimal number of team members?

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.

ISMA2025 Virtual Conference

Mark your calendars for April 11, 2025, as IFPUG hosts its inaugural virtual conference of the year. This event will feature four engaging talks, including one eligible for CFPS certification extension and another for CSS certification extension.

The conference will be an eligible event for certification extension credits towards IFPUG CFPS and CSS certifications.

ISMA2025 Virtual conference also enables you to earn PMI PDUs, PeopleCert CPDs and CEPAS SCH174 Training Credits.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge! Check out the pricing structure for the ISMA2025 Virtual Conference below. Registrations are now open, so be sure to secure your spot today!