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Certified CMMI Lead Appraisers are able to:

• Use best practice outcome-based instructional techniques to effectively support student mastery Understand how to plan and prepare for an appraisal using the CMMI Method Definition Document (MDD).
• Understand how to conduct and report an appraisal using the MDD
• Understand how to conduct an Action Plan Reappraisal using the MDD
• Understand CMMI appraisal quality and ethics standards for improving and maintaining the reliability of the CMMI V2.0 appraisal method

Certification Process

1. Achieve the CMMI Professional Certification

   Successfully complete the steps to become a Certified CMMI Professional. The model view-based specialization chosen for Professional certification must match the view being applied for in the application shown below in Step 3.

2. Confirmation of CMMI Partner Sponsorship

   Be sure your sponsoring organization is a CMMI Institute Partner that is licensed for the CMMI product suite.

   Not a Partner? Learn more about partnership today.

3. Submit Lead Appraiser Application 

   Candidates 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
   • Use the button below to submit their application, where they will choose a view-based specialization: Development (DEV), Services (SVC), or Supplier Management (SPM)
   • Candidates may have more than one specialization but must choose a primary view for the course and observation

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4. Required Experience

   Each application will be reviewed by the CMMI Institute Appraiser Application Review committee.

   Candidates 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 10 years of experience in their desired View of the model. 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:

     • 10 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 models in a development work environment
      

     Services:

     • 10 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 models in a service delivery work environment
      

     Supplier Management:

     • 10 years of experience related to supplier management, showing clear evidence in applicable areas
     • At least 3 years of experience related to interpreting or applying the CMMI models in a supplier management work experience
      

     Appraisal Experience and Skills

     Within 24 months of the desired training date, candidates must have participated on 2 registered/reported CMMI V2.0 appraisals (Benchmark, Evaluation, or Sustainment Appraisals only – no APRs).

      

     Language Experience and Skills

     Fluency in English is required

5. Submit Written Exercise

   • Candidates must successfully complete a scenario-based written exercise on the view they plan to specialize in
   • Written exercises are evaluated by CMMI Institute and those not considered satisfactory will receive instructions for next steps

6. Complete Training & Assignments

   Candidates must:

   • Complete the CMMI Lead Appraiser Training course (check course calendar for upcoming training)
   • Watch CAS Video Series
   • Complete pre-course assignments

7. Schedule & complete an Observation

   • Students will receive observation criteria during Lead Appraiser Training
   • Candidate and Partner organization must be in good standing
   • Observations must be scheduled within 24 months of successfully completing Instructor Training (failure to do so will result in loss of candidate status)
   • Candidate must demonstrate the ability to deliver an appraisal according to the MDD and observation guidelines
   • Not applicable for currently certified CMMI appraisers

8. Receive & Maintain Certification

   • Upon successful completion of all steps, candidates will receive their certification diploma
   • Certified individuals can market their certification via:

           - Partner Directory
           - Published Appraisal Results (PARS) webpage 
           - Email signatures
           - Credentials on LinkedIn and other social media pages

   • Lead Appraiser certifications are valid for a 3-year period. See Partner-Sponsored individual renewal policy

9. Current Lead Appraisers Wishing to Add a New Specialization View​

   • Submit an application (see Step 3)
   • Meet all course, exam, experience, and submission requirements listed in the certification process on this page

    - If applicant is a CMMI V1.3 Lead Appraiser and completed the V2.0 upgrade pathway, the CMMI High Maturity Concepts course is NOT required
   - Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of experience related to the specialization they wish to add
    - If applicant has NOT earned a higher education degree or global equivalent, then a minimum of 5 years of experience related to the specialization they wish to add is required instead of 3

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