The Capability Maturity Model (CMM) Provides a Standard

Initial - Level 1

Repeatable - Level 2

Managed - Level 4

Optimized - Level 5

Defined - Level 3

Standard

Consistent

Practice

Continuously

Improving

Process

Predictable

Process

Disciplined

Process

Software Configuration Management

Software Quality Assurance

Software Subcontract Management

Software Project Tracking and Oversight

Software Project Planning

Requirements Management

Software Quality Management

Quantitative Process Management

Process Change Management

Technology Change Management

Defect Prevention

Peer Reviews

Intergroup Coordination

Software Product Engineering

Integrated Software Management

Training Program

Organizational Process Definition

Organizational Process Focus

Basic Premise - The quality of a software product stems, in large part, from the quality of the process used to create it

Basic Premise - The quality of a software product stems, in large part, from the quality of the process used to create it