The Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP) designation recognizes the knowledge and skill at applying the FPA rules that are high, but not up to the Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) standards.
The CFPP requires that the candidate has a minimum of 80% overall on the exam and a minimum of 70% in each of the three sections: Definition, Implementation and Case Study. The CFPS requires a minimum of 90% overall and a minimum of 80% in each of the three sections.
The CFPP designation is, to provide a path, for those examinees that did well but did not score 90 percent on the exam, to practice Function Point Analysis (FPA). Thus, a CFPP is certified to perform FPA and further prepare to re-test in the future for the (CFPS) if this is desired. By design, the CFPP designation both encourages examinees to participate in a vibrant measurement community and facilitates the growth of the individual as a function point analyst. The CFPS and the CFPP designations result from exam scores that compare favorably with many other industry certifications. The scores for these designations represent a significant standard among potential counting professionals.
