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Certified Function Point Analysis

Sizing is a critical aspect of managing and controlling project delivery. The importance of having an accurate sizing mechanism has a direct impact on the efficiency of how you utilize your resources and how you manage your budgets. Additionally, accurate sizing allows you to manage effectively requirements definition and scope. Equally important is the sizing methodology that you employ to ensure that the measurement process provides a sound basis for making informed decisions.

Function Points (IFPUG 4.3)

DCG has been at the forefront of sizing projects in the IT industry for over a decade - many of our consultants have over 20 years hands on experience in industry . We can assist you in selecting, tailoring, and implementing the right sizing measure for your organization. Our industry leadership in various sizing and benchmarking associations assures that you will always be dealing with knowledgeable, accredited and highly qualified consultants.

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As part of DCG’s commitment to your success we always go beyond the measurement process and provide consulting recommendations to support your goal of producing on time, on budget IT projects.

“ There is clearly a lot to learn about Function Point Analysis (FPA).... I know I will be able to apply what I have learned immediately to our ongoing work. You create an open learning environment...thanks for making this topic come alive. ”

- Project manager, Global Telecommunications Company

DCG provides a rich set of sizing services including:

Function Point Counting, Mentoring and Training
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FP Lite^tm
FP Help Desk (purchase support today on-line at the DCG Store...

Function Point Auditing for Internal Sourcing and External Outsourcing
Function Point Baselining for Portfolio Management
Function Point Approximation - Sizing Estimates Using Alternative Methods
Use Case Point counting and auditing
Use Case Point Training
Software Estimation Training and Consulting
Software Metrics Training and Consulting

“Measuring Software Productivity by lines of code is like measuring progress on an airplane by how much it weighs”

Bill Gates, Microsoft

Function Point Counting Tool: SCOPE 2.0 Multi-lingual version to be released in June (German, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Japanese). Click for a demo

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