Course Description

CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) , Version 1.2

Official SEI One-Day Supplement Course

Overview

cmmiThis one-day course introduces acquisition managers and practitioners, appraisal team members, and process group (e.g., SEPG, EPG) members to CMMI® fundamental concepts related to acquisition. CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) is a CMMI model designed for use in managing a supply chain by those who acquire, procure, or otherwise select and purchase products and services for business purposes. This CMMI model focuses on acquirer processes and contains best practices that address activities for initiating and managing the acquisition of products and services that meet the needs of the customer. Some types of acquisitions that would benefit from using CMMI-ACQ include government acquisition, supply chain management, procurement, and outsourcing.

This course with its prerequisite, Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2, fulfills a prerequisite requirement for any course requiring an official SEI Introductory CMMI course. Participants who successfully complete the course receive an SEI certificate of completion.

Intended Audience

bullet product and service acquirers and process implementers

bullet anyone interested in learning about CMMI-ACQ

Course Objectives

bullet understand and correctly interpret CMMI-ACQ in an acquisition environment

bullet describe the differences between CMMI for Development, V1.2 and CMMI for Acquisition, V1.2

Course Topics

bulletIntroduction

bulletAcquisition Overview

bulletAcquisition Category Process Areas and Unique Specific Practices

bulletNext steps

Format

The general format is lecture combined with class exercises designed to illustrate and reinforce the concepts presented, with ample opportunity for participant questions and discussions.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, participants must have successfully completed the Introduction to CMMI course (Version 1.1 with upgrade or Version 1.2).

About the instructors

The instructors are SEI-authorized instructors for this course and experienced Lead Appraisers for SCAMPI appraisals.  They have been helping organizations improve quality and productivity for more than twenty years.