SEI Introduction to CMMI V1.2 - 3 Day Course

Course venue:

LM Ericsson Limited

Adelphi Centre Upper Georges Street Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin

Learning Objectives

This comprehensive practical course will promote an understanding of:

• The CMMI® Product suite
• The disciplines covered by the CMMI®, the two representations, model structure and important model relationships
• The goals and practices of the CMMI models and how they may be applied to their organisations
• How to locate and begin to apply relevant information in the models for their organisation
• How to apply CMMI principles to meet their organisations' business objectives.

Level and Orientation of Audience

Product Developers and Process Implementers

Anyone interested in learning about CMMI

Course Presenter

Winifred Menezes has over 25 years experience in software engineering, software process improvement and training. She has both theoretical and practical knowledge of implementing CMMI , ISO 9000:2000 and Six Sigma. Winifred has worked both in Europe and North America. She is currently located in Waterloo, Ontario. During her career Winifred has worked at Research In Motion, Cap Gemini, Q-Labs Inc and ABB. At ABB she was instrumental in starting ABB Sweden's software process improvement program. Winifred is an authorized instructor of the Introduction to CMMI and a candidate SCAMPI lead appraiser. She was a member of the team that developed v1.1 of the CMMI. Winifred has an M Sc from the University of Islamabad, Pakistan and a "Fil Kand" in Computer Sciences from the University of Uppsala, Sweden.

Course Description:

This three-day course introduces systems and software engineering managers and practitioners, appraisal team members, and engineering process group (e.g., SEPG, EPG) members to fundamental concepts of the Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI®). CMMI models provide a roadmap for organizations wishing to improve their ability to develop and maintain quality products and services. CMMI models are an integration of best practices from proven process improvement models, including the CMM® for Software, EIA 731, and the Integrated Product Management CMM. The models describe an evolutionary but structured improvement roadmap from ad-hoc, unpredictable to disciplined and continuously improving processes. At each step on the roadmap the essential elements for effective practices are described. The course is composed of lectures and class exercises with ample opportunity for participant questions and discussions. After attending the course, participants will be able to understand how CMMI models can apply to their organization's process improvement program. The course covers the background to the focus on process as well as the rationale for process improvement as a means to shorten development cycle times, improve quality and reduce costs. The major part of the course will be spent on the goals and expected practices of the process areas in the CMMI. Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for Intermediate Concepts of CMMI, SCAMPI Lead Appraiser Training, and CMMI Instructor Training. Successful completion of the course requires active participation and attendance throughout the full three days.

The cost of this training course is €1500 per attendee. All training material is provided, i.e. student notes and recommended book (Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement ISBN 0-321-27967-0), SEI student registration is also included. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.