SCAMPI B and C Team Leader Training

This four-and-a-half-day course is the primary qualifying activity for those interested in becoming authorized team leaders for the Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) B and C methods. SCAMPI B and C are effective diagnostic tools that can be used to facilitate CMMI-based process improvement, as well as overall improvement strategies. These methods help organizational maturity by identifying process strengths and weaknesses as related to the best practices of one or more CMMI models.

The course is centered around interactive, focused case study exercises, and is supplemented with lectures and individual work assignments to be completed before and during the week that the course is offered. Performance evaluation is based on a variety of learning measures, including the pretest, in-class exercises, homework assignments, and an open book final exam.

Who should attend?

  • individuals interested in leading SCAMPI B and SCAMPI C appraisals
  • process improvement consultants
  • software and systems engineering managers and practitioners
  • engineering process group members

What will you learn?

  • understand the minimum requirements and the range of tailoring options associated with the SCAMPI B and SCAMPI C methods
  • practice the skills and abilities critical to operating effectively as a SCAMPI B and C Team Leader
  • build proficiency with the methods used by SCAMPI B and C Team Leaders

Course Details at a Glance

2009 Course Fees [USD]

U.S. Industry:

$3700

U.S. Government/Academic:

$2900

International:

$5500

Next Learning Opportunity

June 14 - 18, 2010 (SEI Pittsburgh, PA)

This course may be offered by special arrangement at customer sites.



 

 

 

For More Information

 

E-mail: course-info@sei.cmu.edu
Phone: 412-268-7622

 

 


2010 Dates
June 14 - 18, 2010 (SEI Pittsburgh, PA)
November 1 - 5, 2010 (SEI Pittsburgh, PA)

This course may be offered by special arrangement at customer sites.

Schedule

This four-and-a-half-day course meets at the following times:
Days 1-4, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (U.S. locations)
Day 5, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (U.S. locations)

Days 1-4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (non-U.S. locations)
Day 5, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (non-U.S. locations)

  • SCAMPI B and SCAMPI C method requirements
  • features of the SCAMPI B and SCAMPI C methods
  • the Competency Lifecycle Framework for CMMI-Based Professional Certifications
  • skills and abilities of the team leader
  • appraisal planning and preparation
  • data collection, verification, and validation
  • generating and reporting appraisal results
  • the CMMI Appraisal Program


Homework assignments are given in class, including documenting SCAMPI B appraisal input and SCAMPI B appraisal plan.
Before registering for this course, participants must
  • ensure that they will be sponsored by organizations that have applied to become transition partners for SCAMPI appraisal services, have been accepted, and have signed the applicable Carnegie Mellon University/SEI agreement
  • have a signed Code of Professional Conduct for SEI Services in place
  • have successfully completed the application process to become a SCAMPI B&C Team Leader that consists of
    • participation as an appraisal team member on at least two SCAMPI A appraisals, two SCAMPI B appraisals, or one SCAMPI A appraisal and one SCAMPI B appraisal within the prior 24 months
    • at least ten years of project management and engineering experience in systems or software engineering
    • a minimum of two years of experience managing technical personnel
    • an advanced degree in a related technical area or equivalent experience
  • have successfully completed the Introduction to CMMI course
  • have successfully completed the Intermediate Concepts of CMMI course
  • have successfully completed the CMMI Version 1.2 Upgrade Training (if the Intermediate Concepts of CMMI course that you attended was based on CMMI Version 1.1)


Pre-work will be assigned that must be completed before the start of the course.
Before the start of the course, participants will receive the SCAMPI B&C Handbook and course pre-work. On the first day of the course, participants will receive a participant's guide and a CD-based kit containing materials needed to plan and conduct a SCAMPI B or a SCAMPI C appraisal.