- Can I modify the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course to teach only the staged or continuous representation?
No. The Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course is designed to be used to teach both representations.
- Can I tailor the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course exercises?
The design for each exercise includes alternatives for conducting the exercise. You should only use the alternatives stated in the exercises.
- How do I become an authorized instructor for the Introduction to CMMI course?
To become an Introduction to CMMI Instructor, you must successfully complete the CMMI Instructor Training course and receive a satisfactory observation report. The observation report consists of a documented evaluation of your performance as an Introduction to CMMI Instructor.
- You must have successfully completed an SEI-authorized offering of a three-day Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course--offered by the SEI and SEI Partners
- You must have successfully completed the Intermediate Concepts of CMMI--offered by the SEI only
- Your organization has applied to become an SEI Partner to deliver CMMI Product Suite services, has been accepted, and has signed the applicable Carnegie Mellon University/SEI agreement (for information on how to become an SEI Partner, visit the SEI Partner Network, http://www.sei.cmu.edu/partners/ on the SEI Web site).
- You have successfully completed the application process to become an Introduction to CMMI Instructor, which includes the following:
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CMMI Version 1.2 Instructor Training is the final course leading to candidacy as an Introduction to CMMI Instructor. After successfully completing this course, the candidate instructor must also be observed, by an authorized SEI Observer, teaching the SEI's Introduction to CMMI V1.2 course. Upon successful completion of the observation, the instructor is then authorized as an Introduction to CMMI Instructor.
More detailed information about training courses is available at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/training.
- How do I submit change requests?
You can submit change requests and comments about CMMI using the CMMI User Feedback Process. Use the change request forms or the comment form. See the instructions at http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/tools/cr/.
- Is the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course designed to be taught in three days?
The Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course is designed to be taught in three days. This course is three full days, and class participants should not plan to leave before 5:00 p.m. on the third day. The exercises can be tailored to meet the needs of the participants and time constraints.
- Should I use the CMMI v1.2 book or the technical report to teach the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course?
The Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course is designed to be taught with the CMMI-DEV Version 1.2 technical report or the CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, 2nd edition book.
- What CMMI-related training courses does the SEI offer?
- What courses provide credit toward becoming an SEI-authorized Introduction to CMMI Instructor or SCAMPI Lead Appraiser and where can I attend such courses?
To become an instructor or Lead Appraiser, you must successfully complete authentic SEI courses. The first prerequisite course for becoming either an instructor or Lead Appraiser is the Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course. This courses is available from SEI Partners (see SEI Partner Network Directory and Guide to Services) or from the SEI. The second prerequisite is the Intermediate Concepts of CMMI Version 1.2 course that is available only from the SEI.
CMMI Version 1.2 Instructor Training is the final course leading to candidacy as an Introduction to CMMI Instructor. After successfully completing this course, the candidate instructor must also be observed, by an authorized SEI Observer, teaching the SEI's Introduction to CMMI V1.2 course. Upon successful completion of the observation, the instructor is then authorized as an Introduction to CMMI Instructor.
SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Training is the final course leading to candidacy as a SCAMPI Lead Appraiser. After successfully completing this course, the candidate Lead Appraiser must be observed leading a SCAMPI A appraisal using a CMMI model and be approved by an authorized SEI Observer.
- When will the CMMI Instructor Training course reflect the CMMI version 1.2 course material?
The CMMI Instructor Training course now provides training in the new Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 course.
- When will the Introduction to CMMI, Staged Representation and Introduction to CMMI, Continuous Representation courses no longer be offered?
As of December 31, 2005, offerings of the Introduction to CMMI, Staged Representation and Introduction to CMMI, Continuous Representation courses are no longer available from the SEI or SEI Partners.