CMMI for Acquisition Supplement for Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2 Course Description
This 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.
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 describe the CMMI-ACQ model, discuss the model's process areas, and locate relevant information in the model.
This course with its prerequisite, Introduction to CMMI Version 1.2, fulfills a prerequisite requirement for any course requiring an official SEI Introductory CMMI for Acquisition course. This course is also a prerequisite for being a lead appraiser or team member on a SCAMPI appraisal using the CMMI-ACQ model.
Target Audience
Product and service acquirers, process implementers, and anyone interested in learning about CMMI-ACQ.
Prerequisites
Before registering for this course, participants must have successfully completed the Introduction to CMMI course (Version 1.1 with upgrade or Version 1.2).
Objectives
Successful completion of this course will enable participants to:
- understand and correctly interpret CMMI-ACQ in an acquisition environment
- describe the differences between CMMI for Development, V1.2 and CMMI for Acquisition, V1.2
Topics
- Introduction
- Acquisition Overview
- Acquisition Category Process Areas and Unique Specific Practices
- Next Steps
- Summary
Included with this Workshop
Participants will receive the CMMI for Acquisition, Version 1.2 model and a course notebook with copies of the course slides. Students who successfully complete the class will receive an official SEI certificate of completion and participation from SEI.
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DAY 1 |
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8:30 AM |
0:35 |
Startup and Module One: Introduction (including student introductions and expectations) |
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9:05 AM |
0:25 |
Module Two: Acquisition Overview (including Acquisition
Video) |
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9:30 AM |
0.15 |
Break |
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9:45 AM |
0:20 |
Module Two: Acquisition Overview (continued) |
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10:05 AM |
0:25 |
Exercise 1: Process Area Discussion |
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10:30 AM |
0:10 |
Module Three: Acquisition Process Areas |
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10:40 AM |
0:15 |
PA – Acquisition Requirements Development (ARD) |
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10:55 AM |
0:15 |
PA – Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (SSAD) |
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11:10 AM |
0:15 |
Break
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11:25 AM |
0:15 |
PA – Agreement Management (AM) |
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11:40 AM |
0:15 |
PA – Acquisition Technical Management (ATM) |
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11:55 AM |
0:15 |
PA – Acquisition Verification (AVER) |
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12:10 AM |
0:15 |
PA – Acquisition Validation (AVAL) |
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12:25 PM |
0:45 |
Lunch |
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1:10 PM |
1:00 |
Exercise 2: Scenario Evaluation Using CMMI-ACQ |
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2:10 PM |
0:40 |
Unique SPs |
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2:50 PM |
0:10 |
Break |
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3:00 PM |
0:50 |
Exercise 3: Exploring Implementation of CMMI-ACQ |
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3:50 PM |
0:30 |
Module Four: Next Steps |
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4:20 PM |
0:40 |
Module Five: Course Summary (including reviewing
expectations and completing course evaluations) |
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5:00 PM |
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End of day |
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