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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:

   • Successfully complete the steps to become a Certified CMMI Professional. 

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:

   • Complete the CMMI Instructor Training course.
   • Complete precourse assignments

   View Course Calendar

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

   • Upon successful completion of all steps, candidates will receive their certification

   • Certified individuals can market their certification via:

        - Partner Directory

        - CMMI Course Calendar

        - Email signatures

        - Credentials on LinkedIn and other social media pages

   • Instructor certifications are valid for a 3-year period. See the CMMI Certification - Certified CMMI Lead Appraiser and Instructor Renewal Policy

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