Introduction to the Software CMM

Dates

2007/2008* Prices (USD)

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Software Engineering Institute
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Phone: 412 / 268-7388
FAX: 412 / 268-7401
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Course Description

The SEI Capability Maturity Model for Software (SW-CMM) describes a framework that organizations can use to determine their ability to develop and maintain software; it is a model for organizational improvement. The SW-CMM is based on the process management work of W. Edwards Deming, Joseph M. Juran, and Philip B. Crosby, and can be applied by organizations to improve their software process through a software process assessment. The SW-CMM also can be applied by acquisition agencies to select qualified software vendors via contractor evaluations.

This three-day course introduces participants to the SW-CMM and its fundamental concepts. The course discussion emphasizes understanding of the five maturity levels and their characteristic key process areas (KPAs). The course in based on version 1.1 of the SW-CMM, released in February 1993.

The course is composed of lectures and class exercises with ample opportunity for participant questions and discussions.

Introduction to SW-CMM helps prepare participants to make valid judgements regarding an organization's implementation of the KPAs. The course is helpful in identifying issues that should be addressed in performing software process improvement as structured by the SW-CMM.

Audience   ·    Prerequisites    ·    Objectives   ·    Logistics

AUDIENCE
Software managers and practitioners interested in the SW-CMM; software process assessment (CBA-IPI) software capability evaluation SCE^SM) or other appraisal teams using the SW-CMM; software engineering process group members doing software process improvement

PREREQUISITES
Participants must have knowledge of both software engineering and management including exposure to software quality assurance (SQA), software configuration management (SCM), and basic management principles. This course will become a prerequisite for the SEI CMM-based appraisals (CBA) training; contact SEI Customer Relations for further information.

TOPICS

• Introduction - about the process program
• Software process maturity - SW-CMM principles
• SW-CMM overview
• Value of the SW-CMM - case studies of software process improvement
• Levels and key process areas of the SW-CMM
• Common themes in the SW-CMM
• Linking the KPAs together
• Interpreting the SW-CMM
• Future directions of the SW-CMM

OBJECTIVES
Successful completion of this course will enable participants to

• understand SW-CMM principles and the value of the SW-CMM model
• gain familiarity with the maturity levels and key process areas of the SW-CMM
• make valid judgments regarding an organization's implementation of the model's key process areas
• identify issues that should be addressed in performing software process improvement as structured by the SW-CMM
• interpret the model

Course Work
One hour of reading homework will be assigned for the second evening of the course.

Course Materials
Articles and technical reports will be sent to participants prior to the course. As part of the course, participants will receive the SEI technical report on SW-CMM v1.1, a course notebook, and additional current readings.

LOGISTICS

Class Schedule
Introduction to SW-CMM is a three day course.
Day 1: 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Day 2: 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Day 3: 8:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Availability
Class size is limited to 24 participants.

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Travel and Lodging Web pages.

Questions about this course?
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions Web page for answers to some of the more common inquiries about SEI Education and Training.

If you need more information, contact us via e-mail at course-info@sei.cmu.edu or telephone at +1 412-268-7622.

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