CMMI-DEV Level 3 for Practitioners

This three-day course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the concepts they need to achieve and maintain CMMI-DEV maturity level 3, 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) model. Although some of the material is common and would apply to all CMMI models, this course does not address the unique concepts in 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 3
• effectively apply CMMI-DEV maturity level 3 concepts in process improvement and appraisal activities

Who should attend?

The audience for this course includes the following:

• those interested in learning more about CMMI-DEV maturity level 3
• SCAMPI team members who are preparing for a maturity level 3 appraisal
• practitioners who are using, implementing, or improving processes for maturity level 3

Topics

• Introduction
• Context for CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 3
• Process areas at CMMI-DEV Maturity Level 3
• Decision Analysis and Resolution
• Integrated Project Management
• Organizational Process Definition
• Organizational Process Focus
• Organizational Training
• Product Integration
• Requirements Development
• Risk Management
• Technical Solution
• Validation
• Verification
• Course Summary

Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to do the following:

• develop a firm understanding of CMMI-DEV maturity level 3
• use CMMI-DEV maturity level 3 goals and practices in an appraisal
• understand how to apply CMMI-DEV maturity level 3 concepts more effectively

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

Prerequisites

Before registering for this course, participants must do the following:

• successfully complete an SEI-authorized offering of Introduction to CMMI for Development v1.3 (or Introduction to CMMI Version 1.1 or 1.2 with upgrade)
• understand and be able to apply CMMI-DEV maturity level 2 (It is strongly recommended that participants gain this understanding by completing the CMMI-DEV Level 2 for Practitioners course)

Materials

Students will receive a notebook, which includes copies of all slides and exercises including solutions where 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 1-3, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (U.S. locations)
Days 1-3, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Non U.S. locations)