CMMI Institute

Certified CMMI® Instructor

CMMI models are used around the world to improve processes and performance in thousands of organizations. The success of CMMI adoption relies heavily on the education of its users—as a CMMI Instructor, you will help individuals and organizations get started on the path to success.

Certified CMMI Instructors are able to:

  • Use best practice outcome-based instructional techniques to effectively support student mastery of CMMI course objectives
  • Use or tailor CMMI course training materials to plan and teach CMMI courses
Certification Process for Beginners
  1. Prerequisites:

  2. Confirmation of CMMI Partner Sponsorship

    Ensure your sponsoring organization is an ISACA Partner that is licensed for CMMI Performance Solutions.

    Not a Partner? Learn more about partnership today.

  3. Submit CMMI Instructor Application Package


    Applicants must:
    • Complete the Partner Candidate Sponsorship Form
    • Non-native English speakers should send their TOEFL score demonstrating their ability to read, write, and speak understandable English
    • View CMMI Application Guidance here. Note applications must include a resume, cover letter and written scenario.
    • Submit an application using the link below demonstrating experience in either the Development and/or Services domain.

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  4. Required Experience

    Each application will be reviewed by ISACA's Instructor Application Review committee.

    Applicants will be reviewed on the following selection criteria:

    • Teaching Experience and Skills

       

      Candidates must have training and/or experience in classroom presentations and management skills.

       

      Required: One year of experience presenting information (procedural and conceptual) in a clear concise, and engaging manner. May overlap with discipline area experience.

       

      Discipline Area Experience and Skills

       

      The candidate must have at least 8 years of experience in their desired model domain. In addition to the experience and skills listed below, candidates must also have served in at least one of the following roles: member of engineering process group (EPG), member of process improvement (PI) team, or process improvement coach.

       

      Development:

      • 8 years of experience related to product development, showing clear evidence of expertise in applicable areas
      • At least 3 years of experience related to interpreting or applying the CMMI model in a development work environment
       

      Services:

      • 8 years of experience related to service delivery, showing clear evidence of expertise in applicable areas
      • At least 3 years of experience related to interpreting or applying the CMMI model in a service delivery work environment
       

      Appraisal Experience and Skills

       

      Within 24 months of the desired training date, candidates must have participated on 2 registered/reported CMMI appraisals (Benchmark, Evaluation, or Sustainment Appraisals only – no APRs).

       

      Language Experience and Skills

      Fluency in English is required

  5. Complete Training and Assignments

    Applicants must:

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  6. Schedule & Complete Observation

    • Review the CMMI Certifiation - Course Observation Policy
    • Students will receive observation criteria during Instructor Training
    • Candidate and Partner organization must be in good standing
    • Candidate must demonstrate the ability to deliver a course according to the observation guidelines
    • Not applicable for currently certified CMMI Instructors
  7. Receive & Maintain your Certification

Price Breakdown

Certification Step Fees
Building Organizational Capability Course View All Courses
Advancing Organizational Capability: Applying CMMI $5,000
CMMI Instructor Training $10,000
Observation Visit the Candidate Information Page

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