CMMI1.2 - INTRODUCTION TO CMMI-DEV V1.2 - (SEI Authorized)
July 22 - 24, 2008 - Washington, D.C.
1201 M Street, SE Suite 110, Washington, D.C. 20003
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Credits: 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
This 3-day course provides an overview of the Staged and Continuous Representation of the Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development, Version 1.2. The course is designed to provide systems engineers, software engineers, product managers, project managers, and process practitioners with a broad look at the components that make up this version of the CMMI, a model that has become one of the world’s leading frameworks for software process improvement.
CMMI is a proven methodology for planning, managing, controlling, and measuring project work across four disciplines: systems engineering, software engineering, supplier management, and integrated product and process development. The model can be implemented in one of two representations: Staged or Continuous. If you are not sure which representation might be best for you, contact Philip Hill at (703) 968-5398 for more information.
The course is built around a series of lectures, class exercises, and class discussions. The scope of the course includes discussion of the components of the CMMI, including Process Areas, Generic Goals, Generic Practices, Specific Goals, and Specific Practices. The course also includes descriptions of each of the 5 Maturity Levels: Initial, Managed, Defined, Quantitatively Managed, and Optimizing.
Note: Completion of this course is required for those who wish to participate in a SCAMPI Class A appraisal, those who wish to enroll in Intermediate Concepts of CMMI, and those who wish to undergo CMMI Lead Appraiser training or CMMI Instructor training.
Educational Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to:
1. Understand the general scope and intention of the CMMI product suite,
2. Understand the structure and purpose of the models component framework,
3. Gain the knowledge needed to begin implementing parts of the model,
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how CMMI may be applied within their organizations to meet process improvement goals, and
5. Recognize the influence effective process management contributes to product quality.
AUDIENCE
This introductory course is intended for 4 broad categories of participants:
- Those wishing to learn more about how CMMI can augment process improvement efforts.
- Technical practitioners who may be required to operate under or help implement a CMMI program.
- Process analysts who may be required to design or monitor a CMMI program.
- Managers who may be charged with determining a path for process improvement in their departments or organization.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.
SUCCESSFUL COURSE COMPLETION
In order to receive a certificate of completion, attendance for the duration of the full class is required. Further, active participation in discussion sessions and class exercises are expected as well.
TOPICS
- Introduction
- Model-based Process Improvement
- Overview of CMMI Models and both Representations
- Maturity & Capability Levels
- Process Areas of CMMI Models
- Interpreting CMMI in the Context of Implementation
OBJECTIVES
Participants will:
- Understand at a high level the CMMI Product Suite.
- Be able to locate and begin to apply relevant information in the model for their organization.
- Understand the key concepts about model structure and function, and important model relationships.
- Be aware of the components of the CMMI models and how they may be applied to their organization.
- Apply CMMI principles to meet their organizations' business objectives.
COURSE WORK
- Approximately 2 hours of reading will be required post-class the first day, and
- Approximately 30 minutes of reading will be required post-class the second day.
COURSE MATERIALS
All participants will receive the following:
1. CMMI Second Edition, Guidelines for Process Integration and Process Improvement. Chrissis, Konrad, and Shrum. (Addison Wesley).
2. Notebook of course lecture material and class exercises.
LOGISTICS
Day 1 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Preliminaries and Course Overview
Model-Based Process Improvement
Overview of CMMI Models and the Staged Representation
Requirements Process Areas
Reading assignment #1
Day 2 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Project Management Process Areas
Organizational Support Process Areas
Engineering Process Areas
Process Management Process Areas
Reading assignment #2
Day 3 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
Quantitative Management Process Areas
Integrated Product and Process Development
Tying It All Together
An IDEAL Model for Cultural Change & Process Improvement
Summary
COST
$1350 per person
Includes training, lecture notes, textbook and lunch.
Training Registration and Payment Policies
HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
AmeriSuites - Chantilly, VA (703) 961-8160
Hilton Garden Inn - Alpharetta, GA (770) 360-7766
Marriott Courtyard – Washington D.C. (202) 479-0027
Marriot Courtyard - Orlando, FL (407) 277-7676
Holiday Inn - Orlando, FL (407) 275-9000
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE?
If you need more information, such as a copy of the syllabus or information regarding on-site training, contact us via e-mail at Process.Team@AmericanSystems.com or telephone at (703) 968-5398.
COURSE ADVISOR
Philip Hill - “Introduction to CMMI” Authorized Instructor
Philip Hill is an IT professional specializing in Process Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, Software Process Improvement, Industry Best Practices Design, Implementation and Management CMMI, and Culture Change associated with process improvement initiatives within an organization.
• 30 years in the software industry,
• Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI) Authorized Instructor.
• SEI Partner and authorized instructor for Intro to CMMI
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