SEI Authorised "Introduction to CMMI^®"

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“Introduction to CMMI^®” is a 3-day, Software Engineering Institute (SEI) authorised course that is recommended for product developers, process implementers and development/process managers interested in developing their knowledge and confidence in CMMI^reg;. It is a pre-requisite for many CMMI^® activities (e.g. Class A appraisal team membership) and is mandatory for anybody wishing to progress to higher level CMMI^® roles (e.g. CMMI Instructors, CMMI Lead Appraisers)

Objectives of the SEI “Introduction to CMMI” course:

• To understand the CMMI model contents to CMMI practice level, and how to navigate SEI’s CMMI model to find lower level details.
• To provide sufficient understanding of the CMMI structure to be able to apply the model appropriately in a practical setting.
• To provide sufficient understanding of CMMI to participate in CMMI appraisals.
• To prepare candidates for progression to more advanced SEI authorised CMMI training.

Benefits of the SEI “Introduction to CMMI” course:

• Good understanding of the background concepts of process improvement and CMMI
• Good understanding of the purpose and structure of the CMMI model
• Good understanding of the process categories covered by the CMMI for Development, and the similarities and differences of the Development, Acquisition and Service constellations
• Practice level understanding of all process areas in the CMMI for Development
• Knowledge of how to use the CMMI model for process improvement
• Practical exercises to relate the CMMI model to typical scenarios
• Opportunity to relate the CMMI model and its use to candidates’ own circumstances

SEI “Introduction to CMMI” Course Format:

This is an intensive three-day course comprising fourteen modules, eight exercises, Q&A sessions, appropriate group discussions and some personal reading. The course material includes all overheads, exercise handouts, and a copy of the CMMI book.

Who should attend the SEI “Introduction to CMMI”?

• Product developers
• Process implementers
• Project managers
• Engineering process group members
• CMMI Appraisal team members
• Candidate CMMI lead appraisers and CMMI instructors

SEI “Introduction to CMMI” Course Contents

• Introduction to SEI and CMMI
• CMMI background concepts
• CMMI components
• CMMI structure
  • Continuous representation
  • Staged representation
  • Generic goals and practices
• CMMI engineering process areas (1)
• CMMI project management process areas
• CMMI support process areas
• CMMI engineering process areas (2)
• CMMI process management process areas
• Quantitative process management
• Supporting complex environments
• Tying it all together
• Other resources
• Summary

SEI “Introduction to CMMI” Pre-requisites:

There are no pre-requisites and no preparatory work is necessary. A little evening reading is expected during the course.

Course Instructor:

The course will be led by an experienced SEI Certified CMMI Instructor.

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