Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement

The Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) is the official SEI method to provide benchmark-quality ratings relative to CMMI models. SCAMPI appraisals are used to identify strengths and weaknesses of current processes, reveal development/acquisition risks, and determine capability and maturity level ratings. They are mostly used either as part of a process improvement program or for rating prospective suppliers. The method defines the appraisal process as consisting of preparation; on-site activities; preliminary observations, findings, and ratings; final reporting; and follow-on activities. [cite book
last = Ahern
first = Dennis
coauthors = Jim Armstrong, Aaron Clouse, Jack Ferguson, Will Hayes, Kenneth Nidiffer
title = CMMI SCAMPI Distilled: Appraisals for Process Improvement
publisher = Addison-Wesley Professional
date = 2005-03-02
pages = 240
id = ISBN 0-321-22876-6 ]

Class A, B, and C Appraisals

The suite of documents associated with a particular version of the CMMI includes a requirements specification called the "Appraisal Requirements for CMMI" (ARC), [cite paper
author = SCAMPI Upgrade Team
title = Appraisal Requirements for CMMI, Version 1.2 (ARC, V1.2)
version = Technical Report CMU/SEI-2006-TR-011
publisher = Software Engineering Institute
date = August 2006
url = http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/06.reports/06tr011.html
format = PDF
accessdate = 2006-09-23 ] which specifies three levels of formality for appraisals: Class A, B, and C. Formal (Class A) SCAMPIs are conducted by SEI-authorized Lead Appraisers who use the SCAMPI A "Method Definition Document" (MDD) [cite paper
author = SCAMPI Upgrade Team
title = Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement(SCAMPI) A, Version 1.2: Method Definition Document
version = Handbook CMU/SEI-2006-HB-002
publisher = Software Engineering Institute
date = August 2006
url = http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/documents/06.reports/06hb002.html
format = PDF
accessdate = 2006-09-23 ] to conduct the appraisals.Class A, the most formal, is required to achieve a rating (Level 1 ("lowest") to Level 5 ("highest")) for public record or for response to U.S. Department of Defense requirements. [cite web
title = Changes to Policies on SCAMPI A Appraisals in CMMI Version 1.2 and the Sunset Period for V1.1
url = http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/appraisals/cmmiv11-sunset-appraisal-policies.html
accessdate = 2006-09-23 ]

References

External links

* [http://www.sei.cmu.edu/cmmi/appraisals/ Official SCAMPI Web Site] at the Software Engineering Institute
* [http://www.cmmifaq.info An independent CMMI FAQ]