SSQC's Broad Range of Experience with the CMM and

SSQC's full range of CMM based programs include introductory to advanced training in software engineering, along with CMM implementation and CMM assessment services.

SSQC is an SEI authorized partner and provides the following CMMI services:

Download a presentation (PDF) that outlines SSQC's experience with the SEI's Capability Maturity Model (CMM) including: industries served, clients served, consulting and assessment services, training services featuring comprehensive KPA workshops, and SSQC’s strategic relationships with University and industry groups and professional associations.  

Download a Software Process Improvement services profile (PDF) that further details our core competency in CMM assessments, CMM education, and CMM implementation

SSQC's extensive success with the CMM is the result of several factors:

SSQC is confident in its ability to provide consultants who can transfer this knowledge to clients who wish to achieve not only a CMM Level rating, but also bottom line business benefit in return for their investment in software process improvement.  The following paragraphs describe in more detail our staff training, our work with the SEI, and our successes in software process improvement based on the CMM .

Consultant EXPERTISE in CMM

Our consultants are well versed in all aspects of the CMM.  As part of our technical staff’s continuing education, SSQC and its consulting partners provide training and workshops for all new staff in the CMM, assessment methods, and KPA subject matter.  Based upon our work with the SEI, as well as performing assessment and providing software process improvement support to numerous clients, we have been able to obtain a thorough understanding of the intent of the KPAs, as well as the best practices of successful software development organizations – in both government-systems providers and in commercial organizations providing off-the-shelf software in a number of markets.

Our workshops and training leverage our experience in software process consulting to build a thorough understanding of the KPAs, their interrelationships, and their practical application in a variety of development environments.  Because our courses and workshops are designed to be tailored for each organization (small and large), we are able to impart detailed insights and knowledge in how to implement the processes and procedures required by the CMM in a way that supports the strengths of the organization.

Relationship With The SEI

Since 1993, when SSQC received permission from the SEI to reproduce various SEI CMM 1.1 technical reports for resale to the public, SSQC has maintained a close relationship with the SEI. 

Since 1996, SSQC has offered a variety of presentations and tutorials at the annual SEI-sponsored conferences (SEPG) and symposia in both the US and Europe (ESEPG).

SSQC was also presented an award by the SEI for outstanding service on the conference committee for SEPG 97 in San Jose, California.

SSQC has presented numerous tutorials and presentations (including the development of  and transition to CMMI) at local SPINs in the Silicon Valley and has promoted a variety of SEIs offerings.

Since early 1999, SSQC tutorials, presentations, and panels have been successfully promoting the CMMI transition efforts (both staged and continuous models ) at a variety of conferences to include ESEPG 1999/2000, SEPG 1999/2000, Quality Week 1999/2000, PNSQC (1999/2000).

Since June 2000, SSQC has been successfully promoting the CMMI transition efforts (both staged and continuous models) in the week long CMM series being offered by UC Santa Cruz’s software engineering program.