Capability Maturity Model for Software (CMM)

The Capability Maturity Model for Software (also known as the CMM and SW-CMM) has been retired, and CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) replaces it. The SEI no longer maintains the SW-CMM model, its associated appraisal methods, or training materials, nor does the SEI offer SW-CMM training. For more information about the retirement of SW-CMM, see the Software CMM and CMMI FAQ topic.

To learn more about CMMI, see the What is CMMI? page for introductory information. You can also download copies of all CMMI models and modules currently available.

Upgrading to CMMI Models from SW-CMM

The following Information was collected to help users of Software CMM upgrade to CMMI.

General Information

Upgrading from SW-CMM to CMMI - white paper, March 2003

CMM vs. CMMI: from Conventional to Modern Software Management - article originally published in The Rational Edge, February 2002

Mapping of CMMI-SE/SW Version 1.1 to and from SW-CMM Version 1.1 - published by U.S.A.F. Software Technology Support Center, January, 2002

Experiences of Users

Strategies for Transitioning from SW-CMM to CMMI - presentation, March 2004

Preserving the CMM Investment When Transitioning to CMMI - presentation, March 2004

Getting from Here (SW-CMM) to There (CMMI) in a Large Organization - presentation, March 2004

Integrated Metrics for CMMI and SW-CMM - article originally published in CrossTalk, May 2003

Painless Transition from SW-CMM Level 2 to CMMI Level 3 - presentation, February 2003

Upgrading to CMMI at Bosch - presentation, February 2003

If you have questions or comments, send email to: cmmi-comments@sei.cmu.edu

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