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Function Point Analysis

Service Overview

The use of function points is essential to the management of information systems. Function point analysis is a proven, reliable method for measuring application development work-products. The resulting work-product is expressed in terms of functionality as seen from the customer's perspective. Function point analysis, therefore, is extremely useful in communicating customer application needs as well as measuring productivity and quality, estimating projects and managing change of scope.

Organizations interested in function points have a wide range of objectives. Initial objectives often begin with an introduction to function points where a basic understanding of techniques and usage is desired. The end objective is often the implementation of a function point based measurement program where existing software assets and development projects are counted.

Based on your objectives, Q/P Management Group can help you achieve your goals for function point analysis.

Functionality as seen by the customer.

Function Point Implementation

Q/P can assist your organization in successfully establishing a function point based measurement program. Our expert consultants will work with you to plan, train and implement a function point counting, analysis and reporting process. We will help you:
  • Promote the use of function points
  • Define the data collection, validation and reporting requirements
  • Integrate function point counting with your lifecycle
  • Determine the critical measures to be used in conjunction with function points
  • Identify and select appropriate function point measurement and estimation software
Function Point Baselines

We can help you baseline individual projects and applications or entire portfolios. Our baselining services can provide you with valuable management information which will allow you to:
  • Value your existing software assets
  • Estimate development and maintenance activities
  • Determine quality and productivity levels
  • Evaluate software packages and development contracts
Function Point Training

Our function point training is the best in the industry. Our course is IFPUG Certified and utilizes adult education techniques to ensure the most effective learning experience. We offer a wide variety of courses ranging from general overview sessions to in-depth training designed to teach participants to become proficient counters. Class topics include:
  • Benefits and history of FPs
  • The counting process and steps
  • The fundamental of FP counting
  • IFPUG guidelines
  • Advanced counting guidelines
  • Development and enhancement project case exercises
We will also customize our course to include counting of your organization's projects and applications.

For more information...

Please contact us to discuss how we can help you baseline your existing environment and establish an ongoing benchmarking process. Call us at 781-438-2692 or use our Email response form to request more information. Click here and indicate your interest and/or questions using the 'Subject' and 'Text' sections.

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