Cosmic FFP certification

For those that are thinking about certification on estimation, we have cosmic FFP certification other than IFPUG certification. In fact, there are two more certification for estimating the software size.

Cosmic FFP(Full Function Points) claim that they are much better and advanced than IFPUG. As an individual, I see the advantage in few important things like the certification for COSMIC is very less expensive compared to IFPUG and also that this certification never expires. For the version of the exam that you take, it will be always valid.

It is an open book certification and the materials are also available in COSMIC website. All the best!

CFPS certification

Function point estimation is the most accurate way of estimating a software product. Each requirement is considered to be a set of functions and hence they are counted as function points. I will explicate more about FP in my future posts. This post is to mainly let you all know that there is a group called International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) that conducts CFPS (Certified Function Point Specialist) exam.

You can take that exam and become a certified function point count expert. The certification is valid for 3 years and are allowed two extensions after that. Once the extension is over, you need to retake the examination. It is also one of the toughest exams like PMP, etc.