Intermediate Concepts of CMMI for Development

This five-day course introduces candidate SCAMPI Lead Appraisers, candidate CMMI-DEV instructors, systems and software engineers, engineering process group (e.g., EPG, SEPG) members, and others to detailed CMMI-DEV concepts, including the relationships among CMMI-DEV model components.

The course is composed of mandatory pre-class assignments, class lectures, student presentations, and class exercises and is presented in a facilitative style designed to create dialog among students and instructors. This style of interaction is designed to help each student gain a deeper understanding of the concepts and practices described in CMMI models. Those successfully completing the course will be able to understand the interrelationships among model components (e.g., practices, goals, and process areas), interpret CMMI-DEV practices, and apply the CMMI-DEV model to appraise and improve processes in organizations.

Successful completion of this course requires the student to attain a passing score on an end-of-course examination that covers CMMI-DEV model knowledge and the concepts taught in this course. This course is a prerequisite for SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Training and Instructor Training for CMMI for Development. Instructors will evaluate and document each student's participation, presentation skills, and communication skills from his or her pre-course assignment and in-class activities. This information will be retained by the SEI as an aid to further training that the student may undertake.

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

Who should attend?

• candidate lead appraisers for the SCAMPI Appraisal Method
• candidate instructors interested in teaching the Introduction to CMMI for Development v1.3 course
• systems and software engineers, process group (SEPG,EPG) personnel, and others who need more in-depth knowledge of CMMI-DEV models

Topics

• CMMI Architecture and Product Suite
• Understanding and Comparing CMMI Model Representations
• Generic Goals and Practices
• CMMI Model Components
• Equivalent Staging
• All CMMI-DEV Process Areas
• Higher Maturity and Capability Concepts
• Overview of the SCAMPI Appraisal Method

Objectives

• understand relationships among model components, including both staged and continuous model representations
• understand how to interpret and apply CMMI-DEV models effectively
• share, learn, and exchange ideas with other students

Prerequisites

Before registering for this course, participants must

• meet the requirements documented in the Intermediate Concepts of CMMI for Development prerequisites document
• complete a formal SEI-authorized offering of the Introduction to CMMI for Development v1.3 course.
• successfully complete the CMMI Version 1.3 Upgrade Training (if the Introduction to CMMI course that you attended was based on CMMI Version 1.2)
• successfully complete the CMMI Version 1.2 Upgrade Training and the CMMI Version 1.3 Upgrade Training (if the Introduction to CMMI course that you attended was based on CMMI Version 1.1)
• complete a minimum of ninety days of self study following the completion of the Introduction to CMMI course
• Obtain experience with using the model before applying for the Intermediate class (e.g., serving on an Engineering Process Group, mapping CMMI to the organization's processes, serving as a member of an appraisal team, etc.)
• Carefully study the full content of the CMMI-DEV, Version 1.3 model.
• Fully understand both the continuous and staged concepts.
• Complete and submit an assigned exercise before attending the course, according to instructions that will be supplied. This exercise requires 4-6 hours for most students.

You MUST be able to read, write, and speak understandable English. You will not pass this course if you cannot demonstrate this requirement. We strongly recommend that you provide your TOEFL score as demonstration of this prerequisite. Throughout the course, you will be required to present and discuss technical concepts in English.

NOTE: There are no substitutions for this course. Please review SEI Course Terms and Conditions at www.sei.cmu.edu/training/faq regarding substitutions and transfers.

Materials

Students will receive a notebook, handouts, and exercises.

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 5-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. - 12:30 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. - 1:00 p.m. (non-U.S. locations)