CMMI-DEV Level 2 for Practitioners

This three-day course provides students with an understanding of the concepts they will need to achieve and maintain CMMI-DEV maturity level 2, including the relationships among CMMI-DEV model components. The course is composed of class lectures and exercises presented in a style that creates dialog among students and instructors.

Note: This course was designed for the CMMI for Development (CMMI-DEV) models. Although much of the material is common and would apply to all CMMI models, this course does not address concepts unique to the CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) model or the CMMI for Services (CMMI-SVC) model.

Students who complete the course will be able to do the following:

• understand the interrelationships among model components (e.g., practices, goals, and process areas)
• interpret CMMI-DEV practices at maturity level 2
• effectively apply CMMI-DEV maturity level 2 concepts in process improvement and appraisal activities

Who should attend?

• those interested in learning more about CMMI-DEV
• those responsible for improvement efforts who are trying to understand and implement CMMI-DEV
• SCAMPI team members who are preparing for a CMMI-DEV maturity level 2 appraisal

Topics

• Introduction
• CMMI-DEV Overview
• Maturity Level 2 Generic Goals and Practices
• Process Areas at CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 2
• Requirements Management
• Project Planning
• Project Monitoring and Control
• Supplier Agreement Management
• Measurement and Analysis
• Process and Product Quality Assurance
• Configuration Management
• Process Area to Generic Practice Relationships
• Overview of the SCAMPI Appraisal Method
• Course Summary

Objectives

• develop a firm understanding of CMMI-DEV maturity level 2
• apply CMMI-DEV maturity level 2 concepts effectively
• use CMMI-DEV maturity level 2 goals and practices in an appraisal

During class time, students can exchange ideas with other students and the instructors.

Prerequisites

Before registering for this course, prospective students should successfully complete the Introduction to CMMI for Development v1.3 course (or Introduction to CMMI v1.1 or v1.2 with upgrade).

Materials

Students will receive a notebook, which includes copies of all slides and exercises (including solutions if applicable).

Students should bring to class a copy of the CMMI-DEV model. The model can be either the technical report, CMMI for Development, Version 1.3 (CMU/SEI-2010-TR-033), or the book, CMMI for Development: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement (3rd Edition). The technical report is available for free on the SEI website. The book is available from most book sellers.

Schedule

This 3 day course meets at the following times:
Days 1-2, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (U.S. locations)
Day 3, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (U.S. locations)

Days 1-2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (non-U.S. locations)
Day 3, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (non-U.S. locations)