Capability Maturity Model Integration

Definition: Capability Maturity Model Integration is a process improvement framework and certification program for judging the maturity of the processes of an organization and for identifying the key practices that are required to increase process maturity.
CMMI is normally associated with software development and aims to integrate the various steps in the development process.
CMMI Version 1.3 provides models for three areas of interest: development, acquisition, and services.
The 5 stages of maturity are: 1. Initial 2. Managed (or Repeatable) 3. Defined 4. Quantitatively Managed 5. Optimizing.

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