IFPUG certifications focus on software measurement and functional size analysis as used in application development, enhancement, and maintenance across industries. They broadly address the principles and application of function point analysis, including interpreting functional user requirements, identifying and classifying data and transactional functions, applying standard counting rules, and ensuring consistency and auditability of measurement results. Common knowledge areas include requirements analysis, software lifecycle concepts, measurement standards, quality assurance, and the use of metrics to support estimation, benchmarking, productivity analysis, and project control. Candidates are generally expected to demonstrate analytical rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to apply standardized methods objectively in varied contexts. These credentials typically support career paths in software estimation, metrics and measurement, project management support, business analysis, quality management, and governance roles where reliable size and scope measurement informs decision-making.