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Certification Exams at the CMMI Workshop

The SEI will host qualification examinations for professionals seeking SEI Certifications at the Annual CMMI Workshop in Minneapolis, MN. Schedule your exam during the CMMI Workshop, and take advantage of this opportunity to stretch your conference dollars. The following written qualification exams will be available October 23, 2011 in Minneapolis, MN (exams begin at 6:00 p.m.):

SCAMPI LA Exam

CMMI High Maturity LA Entry Exam

CMMI-SVC Certification Exam

CMMI-ACQ Certification Exam

CMMI Instructor Training Entry Exam.

Registration opens September 2, 2011. Visit our Certification exams registration portal to register for your examination. In the event that testing session(s) are cancelled by the SEI, all registered parties will receive a refund of their testing fees or transference of the registration to one of the SEI's examination centers around the world.

SCAMPI B & C Team Leaders Will Transition to Certification

As was announced in October 2010 at the SEI CMMI Workshop, all authorized and candidate SCAMPI B& C Team Leaders will be transitioning from an authorization program to our certification program starting this year. The transition period will begin August 16, 2011 and conclude March 31, 2012. The transition timeframe has been extended through March 2012 to allow sufficient time for Team Leaders to complete their transition criteria.

The following criteria are to be completed by each Authorized SCAMPI v1.2 B & C TL (ACQ, DEV, SVC) to transition to a Certified SCAMPI B & C TL:  Complete the following tasks before the end of the conversion period as stated above:

1. Successfully complete the CMMI v1.3 Upgrade Training course.
2. Successfully complete the SCAMPI v1.3 Upgrade Training course.
3. If you have not already signed the SEI Certification agreement for individuals, then please sign and return the SEI certification agreement either by email to certification-info@sei.cmu.edu or by fax to 412-268-5758, Attn: Certification Team. This form applies to all SEI certifications, so there is no need to submit more than one for all of your SEI credentials.   

Those who hold a SEI-Certified SCAMPI v1.2 Lead Appraiser credential only need to complete the requirements to upgrade their LA rating to v1.3. Once that is complete, the Certified SCAMPI B & C Team Leader credential will be automatically updated. In the event an Authorized SCAMPI v1.2 B & C Team Leader (ACQ, DEV, SVC) does not complete the requirements for the transition from authorization to certification, he/she will be placed on inactive status as of April 1, 2012.

 A SCAMPI B & C Team Leader on inactive status:

1. will have their SCAMPI B & C TL status removed from the SEI Partner Directory
2. will no longer have access to the SEI Partner Resource Center for SCAMPI B & C Team Leader materials.
3. will not be able to submit new appraisals into the SEI Appraisal System (SAS) as of April 1, 2012. (Appraisals that were started onsite prior to April 1, 2012 will be accepted into the system.)

Please forward any questions by email to the Certification Team at certification-info@sei.cmu.edu .

New CMMI Instructor Certification Renewal Requirements: Longer Validity Period, More Renewal Opportunities, and Streamlined Process

As the SEI begins to offer more and more CMMI certification opportunities, we have made improvements to the renewal process that will increase the amount of time your certification is valid and make renewing your certification(s) easier. These improvements include the following:

• Increase the certification validity period from one year to three years
• Increase the opportunity for cross-program credentialing credit with other SEI certification programs
• Increase the number and types of activities that qualify for renewal credit
• Introduce a single renewal program for all CMMI instructor certifications
• Introduce a transition plan to unify and align certification renewal periods for individuals who hold multiple CMMI certifications

Effective March 1, 2011, all CMMI instructor certifications will be valid for 3 years. These changes apply to all certified CMMI instructors:

• Introduction to CMMI V1.3 for Development Instructor
• Introduction to CMMI for Services Instructor
• Acquisition Supplement for CMMI-DEV  V1.3 Instructor
• Services Supplement for CMMI-DEV V1.3 Instructor
• Development Supplement for CMMI for Services Instructor
• CMMI-DEV Level 2 for Practitioners Instructor
• CMMI-DEV Level 3 for Practitioners Instructor

The new renewal system is based on renewal points—points awarded for maintenance activities you perform during your three-year certification validity period. Instructors who do not earn the necessary points during the three-year period will have allowed their certification(s) to lapse and be suspended. Waivers or extensions are no longer accepted.

All CMMI instructors will soon receive an email with specifics regarding their individual renewal period dates. 

details about the new CMMI instructor renewal process

Continue Your Professional Development at SEPG North America 2011

February 3, 2011

The SEI will be offering qualification examinations for SEI Certifications at SEPG North America in Portland, OR this March. Qualification exams are an important step in the process for earning an SEI Certification. Schedule your qualifying exam at SEPG North America 2011, and take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your career and stretch your conference dollars.

The following exams will be available Sunday, March 20th, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR (exams begin at 6:00 p.m.):

• CMMI-SVC Certification Qualification Exam

• CMMI-ACQ Certification Qualification Exam

• CMMI-DEV Instructor Entry Exam

• SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Qualification Exam

• SCAMPI High Maturity Lead Appraiser Written Exam (requires prior approval)

In the event that testing session(s) are canceled by the SEI, all registered parties will receive a refund of their testing fees. Visit our Certification exams portal to create an online account and register for your examination. Seats are limited, so sign up early!

New Certification Testing Centers Open Around the World

August 12, 2010

The SEI has coordinated with our certification testing services provider to extend our credentialing services to more locations around the world. Our testing certification services provider, Kryterion, has 162 testing centers currently open and another 29 new centers planned in 79 countries. Kryterion has 300 testing centers currently available in the US.

For large groups, organizations seeking credentials for a large number of staff members, or academic institutions, we have the ability to establish remote internal testing sites. For more information, please visit SEI Certification Testing.

Continue Your Professional Development at the 2010 TSP Symposium


The SEI will be offering qualification examinations for SEI Certifications at the TSP Symposium in September 2010. Qualification exams are an important step in the process for gaining your SEI Certification. Additionally, the SEI will be offering discounts on qualification examinations for SEI PSP Developer and TSP Certifications at the TSP Symposium 2010. Schedule your exam at the TSP Symposium 2010, and take advantage of this opportunity to stretch your conference dollars and to save $100 off the normal testing fee.
 

The following exams will be available September 20, 2010 at the TSP Symposium 2010 (exams begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Omni William Penn in Pittsburgh):

• SEI-Certified PSP Developer Exam
• SEI-Certified TSP Coach Exam

Visit our Certification exams portal to create an online account and register for these examinations. Seats are limited, so sign up early! 



In the event that testing session(s) are canceled by the SEI, all registered parties will receive a refund of their testing fees.

Continue Your Professional Development at SEPG Europe 2010

May 18, 2010

The SEI will be offering qualification examinations for SEI Certifications at SEPG Europe in June 2010. Qualification exams are an important step in the process for earning your SEI Certifications. Schedule your exam at SEPG Europe, and take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your career and stretch your conference dollars.

The following exams will be available Monday, June 28 at SEPG Europe (exams begin at 7:00 p.m.):

• SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Exam
• CMMI Instructor Entry Exam
• CMMI-SVC Certification Exam 
• CMMI-ACQ Certification Exam
• High Maturity Lead Appraiser Written Exam (requires prior approval)
• High Maturity Lead Appraiser Oral Exam (requires prior approval)

Visit our Certification exams portal to create an online account and register for your examination. Seats are limited, so sign up early!

In the event that testing session(s) are canceled by the SEI, all registered parties will receive a refund of their testing fees.

SEI Offers Discount on Certification Exams at SEPG North America 2010

January 07, 2010

The SEI will be offering discounts on qualification examinations for SEI Certifications at SEPG North America. Qualification exams are an important step in the process for gaining your SEI Certification. Schedule your exam at SEPG North America, and take advantage of this opportunity to stretch your conference dollars.

The following exams will be available March 24 at SEPG North America (exams begin at 6:00 p.m.):

• CMMI Instructor Entry Exam
• SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Exam
• CMMI-SVC Certification Exam 
• CMMI-ACQ Certification Exam
• High Maturity Lead Appraiser Written Exam (requires prior approval)
• High Maturity Lead Appraiser Oral Exam (requires prior approval)

Visit our Certification exams portal to create an online account and register for these examinations. Seats are limited, so sign up early!

In the event that testing session(s) are cancelled by the SEI,  all registered parties will receive a refund of their testing fees.

Cyber Security Professionals Needed!

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) CERT Program is conducting a job analysis study of those in the cyber security profession. The job analysis survey will be used to define the role and responsibilities of a cyber security incident hander or incident responder professional. The job analysis study will also provide the basis for determining the content and structure of future cyber based education, skills training, and credentialing programs in support of the profession.

The first phase of the job analysis study involved a panel of experienced cyber security professionals who identified the essential domains and tasks. Now we are ready to validate these findings through a survey of the professionals in the practice. The purpose of the survey is to solicit feedback from cyber security professionals about the domains and tasks developed by the panel.  A cyber security professional is someone who is responsible for responding to cyber security incidents and threats. Those who work in the following cyber security roles are invited to participate: 

• incident handling and incident responder professionals

• incident response team (CSIRT) members and technical staff

• system and network administrators with cyber security incident handling experience

• incident handling educators

• computer security technical staff

• information security officers

• IT systems operations and maintenance professionals

• information assurance systems security officers

If you meet one (or more) of the above descriptions and wish to participate in the validation survey, please contact SEI Certification at certification-info@sei.cmu.edu by November 11, 2009.

We encourage you to forward this to others in your network who you think might fit the description(s) above and might be interested in participating. It is critically important for as many cyber security professionals as possible to participate in the survey, since the data will have far-reaching significance; the more professionals we can get actively involved in the process, the better the final product will be! All responses are kept confidential, and your individual responses will not be released. All results will be reported as aggregates.
Those who participate in the survey and follow-up SEI-Certified Computer Security Incident Handler BETA certification examination will be eligible for a discount on their certification exam and fees for the first three-year period. Please email inquiries and responses to this opportunity to SEI Certification at certification-info@sei.cmu.edu.

Kryterion Opens New Certification Exam Centers in Asia

October 5, 2009

The SEI’s testing services provider Kryterion has expanded its testing centers network to include more locations in Asia. Certification candidates can now take qualification exams at testing centers located in Bangkok, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, Kula Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, and Taipei. Download a PDF file of the SEI Certification testing locations.

Reminder: SCAMPI Lead Appraisers Transition to Certification

August 2009

As was announced in October 2008, all authorized and candidate SCAMPI Lead Appraisers have until October 31, 2009 to complete their transition from Authorization to Certification.

The following checklist may help you plan your path toward certification.  You will need to 

1. Maintain your SCAMPI LA authorization in good standing with no COPC issues or overdue fees. 
2. Sign and return the certification agreement either by email to certification-info@sei.cmu.edu or by fax to 412-268-5758, Attn: Certification Team.  This agreement requires a one-time only signature and applies to all certifications administered by the SEI.  This form applies to all SEI certifications, so there is no need to submit more than one for all of your SEI credentials.   
3. Pass the SCAMPI LA Certification exam. The exam is available via Kryterion testing centers and at SEI sponsored events, including the 7th Annual CMMI Workshop in Orlando.  You will be able to register for your exam by first creating an account through the SEI Certification Program portal where you will also be able to see a listing of the various testing centers and the exams’ availability in each. The workshop exam details have not yet been finalized, but we hope to announce the exam schedule very soon. 

In the event a currently authorized SCAMPI Lead Appraiser does not complete the requirements for the transition from authorization to certification, he/she will be placed on Inactive Status as of November 1, 2009.

• An SEI Authorized SCAMPI Lead Appraiser on Inactive status
  
  1. will have their SCAMPI Lead Appraiser status removed from the SEI Partner Directory
  2. will no longer have access to the SEI Partner Resource Center
  3. will not be able to submit new appraisals into the SEI Appraisal System (SAS) as of November 1, 2009. Appraisals that were started onsite prior to November 1, 2009 will be accepted into the system.
     
• SCAMPI Lead Appraisers who enter an Inactive Status on November 1, 2009 will have 6 months (or until the expiration of their normal 3 year renewal cycle, whichever comes first) to complete the transition from authorization to certification, or until March 31, 2010.
  
• SCAMPI Lead Appraisers who do not complete the transition to certification by March 31, 2010 will be required to re-attend and successfully complete the SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Training (SLAT). All post course steps toward earning certification will also be required as outlined on the SEI web site. Candidates must be approved by the SEI Appraisal Program in order to enter this qualification track.