CMMI stands for CapabilityMaturity Model Integration. It is a processimprovement framework that helps organizations to develop and improve their
software development, engineering, and other related processes. CMMI provides a
set of best practices and guidelines for improving organizational processes,
with the aim of increasing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
The CMMI framework consists of fivematurity levels, ranging from initial (CMMI level 1) to optimized (CMMIlevel 5). Each maturity level is characterized bya set of process areas and associated practices that must be implemented and
maintained to achieve that level of maturity. The process areas cover topics
such as project management, engineering, process management, and support.
The benefits of CMMI include improvedquality and efficiency of software development and engineering processes,
reduced risk of project failure, improved customer satisfaction, and better
alignment of organizational processes with business goals. CMMI can also help organizations to identify areas for improvement and toimplement best practices that have been proven to be effective in other
organizations.
CMMI is used by a wide range oforganizations, including software development companies, engineering firms, and
government agencies. The framework can be applied to any organization that has
a need to improve its processes and practices, regardless of its size or
industry sector.
CMMI is managed by the CMMI Institute,which provides training, CMMIcertification cost, and consulting services to helporganizations implement the framework.