CMMI Version 1.2 Upgrade Training

This online training provides students who have taken CMMI Version 1.1 training the opportunity to understand the changes and improvements made in CMMI Version 1.2. It will help you to successfully make the transition from CMMI Version 1.1 to the updated Version 1.2 of the CMMI model, method and training. It does not matter which version of the Introduction to CMMI course that you attended (staged, continuous, or staged and continuous). The materials are designed to provide a general insight into the changes but also include refresher materials on important CMMI concepts.

This course is required for any student who would like to take Intermediate Concepts of CMMI Version 1.2, CMMI Version 1.2 Instructor Training, SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Version 1.2 Training, or would like to be a team member on a SCAMPI Version 1.2 appraisal.

Who should attend?

This course is intended for those who have completed an SEI-authorized (Version 1.1) Introduction to CMMI training course. These courses include

• Introduction to CMMI Continuous
• Introduction to CMMI Staged
• Introduction to CMMI (Staged and Continuous)

Topics

• Introduction
• Model Changes
• SCAMPI A Appraisal Method Changes
• Training Changes
• CMMI Architecture
• Institutionalization
• CMMI Model Refresher
• SCAMPI Appraisal Refresher

Objectives

• Understand the differences between CMMI V1.1 and V1.2 (appraisals, model, training)
• Use key concepts and terminology in CMMI models

Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of an SEI-authorized Introduction to CMMI training course.

Materials

Materials provided include only the course slides. A copy of the CMMI for Development model is not provided. You can access this model in two ways:

• the technical report, CMMI for Development, Version 1.2, available on the SEI Web site
• the book, CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, Second Edition, available in bookstores and on the Web