New CMMI Course Offers Best Practices for Initiating and Managing the Acquisition of Products and Services
The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) proudly announces the release of the new course CMMI® Acquisition Supplement for Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2. This course is designed to introduce those who have already completed the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course (or the V1.1 course plus the V1.2 Upgrade) to CMMI for Acquisition.
CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) is a CMMI model designed for use by those who acquire, procure, or otherwise select and purchase products and services for business purposes. Acquisition is known by other names in different environments. Some other names for acquisition may include government acquisition, supply chain management, supplier management, procurement, and outsourcing.
Along with its prerequisite (Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2), this course fulfills a prerequisite for any course requiring an official SEI Introductory CMMI for Acquisition course. This course is also a prerequisite for being a lead appraiser or team member on a SCAMPI appraisal using the CMMI-ACQ model.
CMMI-ACQ focuses on acquirer processes and integrates bodies of knowledge that are essential for successful acquisitions, and provides an opportunity for acquisition organizations to
- avoid or eliminate barriers and problems in the acquisition process through improved operational efficiencies
- initiate and manage a process for acquiring products and services, including solicitations, supplier sourcing, supplier agreement development and award, and supplier capability management
- utilize a common language for both acquirers and suppliers, so that quality solutions are delivered more quickly and at a lower cost with the most appropriate technology
For more information about this course, see the course listing for CMMI Acquisition Supplement for Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2.
If you have questions or comments, send email to cmmi-comments@sei.cmu.edu.
