CMMI®Models
CMMI® models are business process modeling frameworks that help organizations build capability to achieve performance excellence.

CMMI® V2.0 will deliver best in-class solutions to elevate and benchmark organizational performance with demonstrated results. The model incorporates Practices from the three V1.3 constellations (DEV, ACQ and SVC) plus the People CMM.
CMMI® V2.0:
Includes performance management
Provides more frequent performance measures
Delivers confidence for buyers (benchmarking)
Makes the CMMI easier to adopt/use
Ensures value-added adoption and reduce total cost of ownership
Provides guidance and tools on how to improve
- Provides flexibility/tailorability (right size)
CMMI Development V2.0 was released in March 2018. Model views for Services and Supplier Management were released in December 2018. They include 25 Practice Areas grouped into 10 Capability Areas and four Categories: Doing, Managing, Enabling and Improving.
The appraisal method and training are revised to reflect the new model. Appraisals for CMMI Development V2.0 will begin in 2019. Appraisals for CMMI Services 2.0 and CMMI Supplier Management V2.0 may be conducted starting in September 2019. V1.3 appraisals will not be accepted after September 2020.
Version 1.1 of the CMMI®was released in December 2001. Version 1.2 was released in August 2006, along with upgraded training and a corresponding Version 1.2 of the SCAMPI℠ method. The model framework and structure were further revised to incorporate three constellations based on particular areas of interest: product development, acquisition, and services. Version 1.3 of the models, appraisal, and training suite of materials were released in November, 2010. SCAMPI℠ V1.3 was released in March, 2011.
CMMI® for Development (CMMI-DEV)
CMMI-DEV consists of best practices that address development and maintenance activities that cover the product life cycle from conception through delivery and maintenance. To get a copy of the model go here.
Security Addition to the CMMI for Development
Security by Design with CMMI for Development, Version 1.3 is an application guide for improving processes that lead to secure products. The Security by Design application guide consists of four additional process areas to CMMI-DEV providing an explicit and focused basis for improving or appraising an organization’s capabilities for developing products with an adequate security level. For a copy of the guide go here.
CMMI® for Services (CMMI-SVC)
CMMI-SVC consists of best practices that cover the activities required to manage, establish, and deliver quality services to customers and end users. To get a copy of the model go here.
CMMI® for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ)
CMMI-ACQ provides guidance to acquisition organizations for initiating and managing the acquisition of products and services that meet the needs of the customer. To get a copy lof the model go here.
Software CMM®
The SW-CMM® judges the maturity of the software processes of an organization. While the Software CMM® is no longer supported, MDM can offer consulting support for organizations desiring to continue to use it as their model of choice.
People CMM®
The People CMM®, based on the best current practices in fields such as human resources, knowledge management, and organizational development, guides organizations in improving their processes for managing and developing their work forces. To get a copy of the model go here.
Data Management Maturity℠
The Data Management Maturity Model helps organizations become more proficient in managing critical data assets to improve operations, enable analytics, and gain competitive advantage. To learn how to purchase a copy of the model go here.