Become an SEI-Certified Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 Instructor

Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 Instructors teach a one-day course that introduces acquisition managers and practitioners, appraisal team members, and process group (e.g. SEPG, EPG) members to the fundamental CMMI concepts related to acquisition. CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) is a CMMI model designed for use in managing a supply chain by those who acquire, procure, or otherwise select and purchase products and services for business purposes. The Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 course is composed of lectures and class exercises with instructors fielding questions and facilitating discussions.

Steps for Becoming Certified

Prerequisites

To begin the instructor certification process, candidates and their sponsoring organizations (SEI Partners) must complete the following prerequisites:

• The candidate's organization must have a fully executed CMMI Product Suite License agreement for the delivery of the Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 course
• The candidate must be an SEI-Certified Introduction to CMMI for Development V1.3 Instructor in good standing
• Documentation demonstrating that the candidate satisfies the selection criteria below

Steps

1. Application for Candidate Sponsorship
   
   SEI Partners must recommend candidates to the SEI by submitting a completed SEI Partner sponsorship form for the applicant.
   
   
2. Instructor Resume
   
   Applicants must submit a resume to the SEI showing that they fulfill the following instructor selection criteria. Submit resume via email to cmmi-acq-app@sei.cmu.edu:
   
   • Five years of experience in acquisition showing clear evidence of expertise in at least two critical areas and at least three technical areas selected from the lists below:
     
     Critical areas (select at least two)
     • Selection
     • Systems or software acquisition
     • Program/project management
     • Procurement
     • Quality assurance
     • Outsourcing
     • Acquisition process improvement
     • Acquisition constellation development
     • Supply chain management
       
     
     Technical areas (select at least three)
     
     • Acquisition planning
     • Requirements analysis
     • Solicitation
     • Contract administration
     • Monitoring technical performance
     • Validation
     • Configuration management
     • Measurement of product or process
     • Government contracts or commercial contracting
       
     
     OR
     
     
   • Three years of the above experience and expertise and an advanced degree related to acquisition, supply chain management, procurement, technical management, or engineering.
     
   
   Applicants will receive email notification of the decision of the Application Review committee. At the SEI's discretion, an additional interview may be conducted to ensure the applicant has the necessary CMMI for Acquisition model knowledge. After the resume´ is approved, the applicant will be considered a candidate.
   
   
3. Training
   
   Candidates are required to successfully complete the one-day Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 course.
   
   
4. Qualification Exam
   
   Candidate instructors are required to pass the CMMI for Acquisition Supplement examination.
   
   
5. Certified Instructor
   
   Upon completing the steps listed above, the certification will be granted by the SEI. Successful candidates will receive a certification diploma and will be listed in the SEI Partner Directory. SEI-Certified Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 Instructors can use the CMMI instructional materials as located in the SEI Partner Resource Center. The sponsoring SEI partner shall ensure that candidate instructors have completed the instructor certification process before participating in formal course offerings.
   
   SEI-Certified Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 instructors may teach the course only on behalf of an SEI Partner. SEI-Certified Acquisition Supplement for CMMI for Development V1.3 Instructors cannot use the materials to deliver courses independently or on behalf of organizations that are not licensed by CMU/SEI to deliver CMMI V1.3 services.