SAIC IT and Training Services (ITTS) Program Course

Introduction to Project Management & CMMI
Course #SMS801
Time Three-Day Class
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
There is a one-hour lunch, which is on your own.
Course Description This three-day course will introduce students to the principles of Project Management (PM) using the PMBOK® Guide and the SEI CMMI Model. After completion of the course, students will be able to implement PM & CMMI processes, tools and techniques in their organizations.
Course Main Topics
  • The Course Emphasizes How To:
  • The Project Management Framework
  • The Project Life Cycle and Organization
  • The Standard for Project Management a Project
  • The Project Management Processes for a Project
  • The Project Management Knowledge Areas
  • Project Integration Management
  • Project Scope Management
  • Project Time Management
  • Project Cost Management
  • Project Quality Management
  • Project Human Resource Management
  • Project Communications Management
  • Project Risk Management
  • Project Procurement Management
  • Sources of Standards
  • Why We Need Standards
  • Underlying Premise of Process Improvement
  • What Is a Process Model?
  • How Is a Model Used?
  • Why Is a Model Important?
  • What Model do I use?
  • What is a CMM?
  • Commonly Used CMMs
  • CMM Integration Project
  • What is CMMI?
  • CMMI Evolution
  • Improvements in CMMI
  • Continuous Process Improvement Using the IDEALSM Model
  • Benefits of CMMI for Managers/Practitioners
  • CMMI Overview
    • Staged Representation
    • Continuous Presentation
  • Assessment: Overview
  • Assessment: Process
  • CMMI & Experience Factory
  • PM & CMMI
Fees & Dates See schedule for class fees and dates. Fees include tuition for the class and course material and must be paid in full before class date.

Note: Last day for cancellation of reservations for a full refund is 10 business days prior to class start date.
General Information Prerequisite: None.
Course Material Each student will receive:
  • Textbook
  • SAIC Official Course Completion Certificate
Payment Methods
  • DoD Form 1556
  • Money Orders, Purchase Orders
  • SAIC Charge Number for SAIC employees
  • Company Checks
  • Company Visa, MasterCard, IMPAC Card

To register for this seminar, complete one registration form per participant. Fax completed registration form to the SAIC ITTS Program at 757-826-6017.

A registration confirmation will be e-mailed to you five (5) business days before scheduled class date. For more information or if you have questions, please call us at 757-896-7128.

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