CMMI is an outcome-based performance solution model that provides faster, better, and cheaper results for organizations. CMMI is the globally accepted standard that improves and enhances organizational capability and performance. CMMI provides a prioritized pathway to build and implement new capabilities that deliver consistently measurable results and outcomes.
For 30+ years, high-performing organizations have achieved clear, sustainable business results with ISACA®’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) model.
Recognized as a global gold standard for performance improvement, CMMI was originally created for the U.S. Department of Defense to assess the quality and capability of their software contractors, the CMMI model has expanded beyond software engineering to help any organization in any industry build, improve, and measure their capabilities and improve performance.
The CMMI Model is a proven set of evolutionary global best practices that enables organizations to build and benchmark the key capabilities that address the most common business challenges. It is designed to be understandable, accessible, flexible, and integrate with other methodologies such as Agile, SAFe, and DevSecOps to name a few.
A CMMI appraisal helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of an organization’s processes and examines how closely the process relates to CMMI best practices. An appraisal results in providing a reliable, clear, consistent and actionable focus on performance improvements that will have the most impact on the business and help build and improve capability for organizations around the world.
The success of CMMI relies on the synergistic relationship among ISACA, trusted partners, and valued customers. This ecosystem is essential in delivering trained professionals who advocate for continuous improvement initiatives around the world. The CMMI Ecosystem is a vibrant community composed of the following:
ISACA owns and continually improves the CMMI model and authorizes partner organizations around the world to leverage the CMMI Intellectual Property to deliver CMMI appraisals and conduct official CMMI training. ISACA also performs quality reviews and audits of services delivered by authorized partners.
An organization or industry that requires any of their subcontractors or vendors to have demonstrated certain levels of performance maturity measured by achieving a CMMI Appraisal Maturity Level Rating.
An organization is using CMMI to:
Improve business performance
AND/OR
Secure contracts that require CMMI
These goals are achieved by leveraging the CMMI Model and working with a CMMI Partner (see below)
A CMMI Partner Organization is a company that has licensed with ISACA to deliver CMMI services to end-user organizations looking to implement CMMI to achieve their business goals.
For a Partner Organization to deliver official CMMI services, they need to sponsor certified individuals who have been trained and certified in delivering high quality appraisal and training services.
CMMI Partner Sponsored Individuals consist of Lead Appraisers and Instructors who have been highly trained to deliver appraisal and training services under the umbrella of one or more Partner organizations. They are highly experienced in CMMI process improvement. Both roles are certified and governed by a Code of Conduct set by ISACA.
Lead Appraisers help identify improvement opportunities and drive the CMMI appraisal for organizations through the planning and preparation process and help determine the organization’s performance capability or process maturity level.
Instructors educate CMMI users through CMMI courses to successfully achieve learning objectives and/or certifications.
Here are other roles in the CMMI ecosystem that are not necessarily affiliated with a CMMI Partner:
Registered Interpreters support CMMI appraisal or course activities with translation services.
CMMI Associates are committed to excellence in capability improvement and can connect the CMMI Model and appraisal process with business value and use Model as a tool for improving performance. They can participate in a CMMI Appraisal as an Appraisal Team Member and are certified by ISACA.
CMMI Professionals are experienced process, performance and quality professionals who coach organizations on performance improvement initiatives, provide organizational roadmaps, and lead ongoing organizational change efforts. A CMMI Professional has already achieved CMMI Associate status and is certified by ISACA.
Consultants guide organizations to create a performance improvement program to help the organization meet their strategic business objectives. ISACA does not train, certify, or otherwise vet CMMI consultants at this time.
CMMI Performance Solutions help organizations quickly understand their current level of capability and performance in the context of their own business objectives and compared to similar organizations. CMMI Performance Solutions is an integrated product suite that provides a clear and proven path to achieve your business objectives.
Hear how PeopleTec first chose CMMI to create a solid process and infrastructure foundation. They saw clear ROI and a competitive advantage and decided to go further by working toward achieving CMMI Maturity Level 5 to increase predictability and planning for the future. Watch the video to hear about their CMMI journey!
The CMMI model is a proven set of best practices organized by critical business capabilities which improve business performance. It is designed to be understandable, accessible, flexible and integrate with other methodologies, such as Agile. And it is continuously updated to address the latest business challenges and trends.
FIND OUT HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN GET A COMPETITIVE EDGE
A CMMI Appraisal helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of an organization’s processes and examine how closely the processes relate to CMMI best practices. It provides reliable, clear, consistent and actionable focus on the performance improvements that will have the most impact on the business to help build and improve capability. The appraisal, which is led by our licensed CMMI Partners, allows organizations to identify and prioritize business improvement efforts. Earning a benchmark maturity level or a capability level achievement can prove a depth of quality and professionalism to customers and business partners.
FIND OUT HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN GET A COMPETITIVE EDGE
ISACA offers a suite of training courses to prepare individuals for guiding organizations on their process improvement journey. Courses are offered from beginner/building to expert levels to usher professionals along their career path. CMMI Certifications showcase the knowledge of how to achieve measurable results through the adoption of CMMI practices every day.
FIND OUT HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN GET A COMPETITIVE EDGEGet started with CMMI adoption properly and choose a reputable consultant to help your organization on its performance improvement journey. Watch “How to get started with CMMI” Tech Talk.
See how organizations around the globe are leveraging CMMI to improve business performance and create a sustainable competitive edge. Download the CMMI Technical Report: Performance Results to see how CMMI can create a competitive edge for your organization.
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