Training

Function Point Class

Function Point Fundamentals

Introduction (IFPUG 4.3 Compliant)
Effectively building and deploying quality software is increasingly being recognized as a company’s key competitive advantage. Whether that software is marketed commercially or used in support of internal business operations, it must be effectively managed. Effective management of software requires effective measurements. The Function Point metric has become the software measure of choice. In 1999, the International Standards Organization adopted functional sizing as the standard for software measurement.

Available on-site as a 2 day course or through DCG University

 

DCG’s flagship FP Fundamentals course, taught to more corporations and technology professionals than any other, is now broadly available through DCG University's Distance Learning Platform. The outstanding content is the same but enhanced to meet today’s professional development needs. Available 24 x 7 in any time zone, the benefits, methods and techniques of function point analysis can be learned and applied. All you need is a web browser and internet connection. Send us your completed registration form for an individual or corporate enrollment and we will send you your user name and log-in with 48 hours.

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Function Point analysis was created in the mid seventies as a technique for evaluating software size and system complexity. Today the Function Point metric is used by thousands of companies on a worldwide basis. It is used to accurately size systems in an effort to satisfy customer demands on time and within budget.

The Function Point metric enables communication with the “owners” of the software applications, the end-users, on the agreed software deliverable and the required functionality. Function Points are used to manage both the development and maintenance of application systems.

Overview
The most effective approach to learning the Function Point analysis technique is through classroom instruction and hands-on practical experience. This course provides attendees with the opportunity to learn Function Point counting techniques and to apply them through exercises and case studies. This is followed by a counting clinic using one of the organization’s applications to help participants correctly apply the rules. The current International Function Point Users Group counting guidelines recommended by today’s industry leaders are presented. This DCG course was the first course to be certified by IFPUG under Version 4.x of The Counting Practices Manual.

In order to enhance your use of functional metrics, additional measures are required. This seminar explores the need for other measures and demonstrates how they, when combined with Function Points analysis, can become a powerful tool for estimating and for continuous process improvement.

What the Attendees Will Learn
This two-day course teaches the fundamentals of counting and applying function points.

Upon completion attendees will be able to:

• Apply the Function Point counting techniques in their environment
• Understand the principles behind those counting techniques
• Apply Function Point Analysis to both applications and projects
• Apply Function Points in an overall metrics program
• Understand the role of Function Points in estimation models
• Improve communications with the users through functional metrics

Who Should Attend

• Programmers, Programmer Analysts
• Business Analysts, Software Managers
• Project Managers, Program Managers
• Quality Assurance Analysts and Managers

COURSE OUTLINE

Function Point Analysis, Uses and Benefits
Objectives and Benefits of Function Point Analysis
Definition and Role of Users
When to count Function Points
International Function Point Users Group
Historical background

Function Point Counting Rules
The Process
Types of counts
Scope, Purpose and Application Boundaries
Data Functions
Transactional Functions
Summary of Functions Performed
Summary of Processing Logic
Applying weights
Computing the Unadjusted Count
General Systems Characteristics
Computing the Adjusted Count

Case Study 1
Scanning the requirements document for Function Point components
Assessing the complexity of the system
Step by Step counting
Calculating the final count

Case Study 2
Counting an enhancement project
Determining changed and added functionality
Calculating project and application counts

Software Measurement using Function Points

Critical issues in software management
Cost Management
Performance Productivity
Software Quality and Usability
Visibility and Strategic Integration
Time to Market
Managing and Measuring Change
Accurate, Detailed Software Measurement Data

Information
To find out more about these training classes for on-site delivery, contact us at 610.644.2856 or email us at info@davidconsultinggroup.com.