Training that turns models into habits

Whether process improvement is new to your organization or already familiar, training is how people adopt CMMI. Introductory courses are available through the model's owner and its partner network, and we can add tailored sessions that concentrate on the areas giving you the greatest business value.

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Foundations of Capability

2 days

A thorough introduction to the CMMI V2.0 model and appraisal method. Topics include model structure and components, the different views, practice areas and practice statements.

You will learn to

  • Describe the components of CMMI
  • Connect the model to business value
  • Use CMMI as a tool for improving performance
  • Understand the value of a CMMI appraisal

You receive

  • Certificate of completion
  • Exam credit toward the Certified CMMI Associate exam
  • Prerequisite to serve on an appraisal team
  • Prerequisite for advanced CMMI courses

Before you enrol

No prerequisites. Open to anyone interested in improving business performance. Active participation throughout is expected.

Building Development Excellence

1 day

A focused look at the V2.0 Development view, covering the practice areas and practices used in engineering and building products. It can be taken straight after Foundations of Capability.

You will learn to

  • Find best-practice guidance on engineering and development in the model
  • Use the Development view to assess, improve and sustain capability

You receive

  • Certificate of completion
  • Prerequisite to serve on an appraisal team
  • Prerequisite for advanced CMMI courses

Before you enrol

Foundations of Capability or V2.0 Upgrade Training must be completed first.

Building Service Excellence

1 day

An in-depth view of the V2.0 Services view and its practices for delivering and managing services. Like the Development course, it pairs naturally with Foundations of Capability.

You will learn to

  • Find best-practice guidance on delivering and managing services
  • Use the Services view to assess, improve and sustain capability

You receive

  • Certificate of completion
  • Prerequisite to serve on an appraisal team
  • Prerequisite for advanced CMMI courses

Before you enrol

Foundations of Capability or V2.0 Upgrade Training must be completed first.

CMMI V2.0 Upgrade Training

Upgrade course

Designed for people who studied earlier versions of the model and need to move up to V2.0. It walks through the V2.0 structure and the main differences from V1.3.

You will learn to

  • Understand the V2.0 model structure
  • Recognise the key differences between V1.3 and V2.0

You receive

  • Licensed V2.0 model PDF
  • Certificate of completion
  • Credit toward the Certified CMMI Associate exam
  • Eligibility to serve on a V2.0 appraisal team and to take further courses

Before you enrol

A completed CMMI V1.3 introductory course (or an earlier introduction course plus the matching upgrade courses) is required. Without it you will not be eligible to serve as an appraisal team member on V2.0 appraisals.

High Maturity Concepts

1 day

An advanced class on quantitative management practices and techniques, for those building high maturity capability. Course materials and 30-day online model access are included.

You will learn to

  • Explain the business value of improving performance with high maturity concepts
  • Recognise process traits that meet the intent of high maturity practices

You receive

  • Certificate of completion
  • Prerequisite for the Achieving High Maturity course
  • Prerequisite to serve on a High Maturity appraisal team

Before you enrol

Foundations of Capability plus one Building Excellence course, or the V2.0 Upgrade Training.

Train with SE Software Technologies

We blend strategy, people, process and technology to help public-sector and commercial teams mature their IT and business practices. Tell us about your group size and goals, and we will propose a schedule that fits.

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