This course prepares you for the internationally recognised TMMi Professional certification. You will learn how the TMMi model supports the structured improvement of software testing using defined maturity levels and process areas. The course covers the framework in depth, including assessment methods, process area requirements and improvement planning, equipping you to contribute to and lead testing maturity initiatives within your organisation.
TMMi Professional Certification Training
Master the TMMi test improvement framework
Get an in-depth introduction to the TMMi model and how it supports structured test process improvement. The course examines the maturity levels and assessment approaches used to evaluate and improve testing capability within organisations. It is suited to professionals involved in software testing leadership, test management or quality improvement who want to strengthen their ability to assess testing practices.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the business drivers and benefits of test process improvement
- Describe the TMMi model structure, including maturity levels, process areas and model components
- Compare the TMMi and CMMI frameworks and explain their relationship
- Apply TMMi assessment approaches to evaluate testing capability within an organisation
- Identify the requirements for each maturity level and associated process areas
- Identify critical success factors for TMMi implementation and improvement planning
Key facts
Certification
TMMi Professional Certification
Who it’s for
Professionals involved in software testing, test management or test process improvement initiatives.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although some experience in software testing is valuable.
Exam information
60-minute, 40-question, multiple-choice exam with a pass mark of 65%. Pass Protect
Optional extras
Pass Protect
Pre-course
There is no pre-course work required.
Course syllabus
Dive into the detail of the course by looking at the syllabus below.
- Context of test improvement
- Business drivers for improvement
- Areas of testing that can improve
- Costs and benefits of TMMi implementation
- Introduction to the TMMi model
- CMMI process improvement model
- TMMi vs CMMI
- Continuous vs staged representations
- Sources of the TMMi model
- Evolution of testing processes
- Scope of the TMMi model
- TMMi maturity levels
- Maturity levels overview
- Process areas
- Structure of TMMi
- Model components
- Required, expected and informative components
- Generic goals and practices
- Relationship between TMMi and CMMI
- TMMi model process areas
- Level 2, 3, 4 and 5 process areas
- TMMi assessments
- Role of assessments
- Informal vs formal assessments
- Assessment process
- Implementing TMMi
- Initiating phase
- Test policy elements
- Improvement framework phases
- Critical success factors
- Risks of unsuccessful improvement
FAQs
This course introduces the TMMi model and how organisations use it to improve testing processes. It’s designed for those who want to make enhancements within their own organisation, as well as individuals hoping to achieve the role of TMMi Assessor.
How does TMMi relate to CMMI?
The course explains how the TMMi model relates to the CMMI process improvement framework. It compares their structures and explains why TMMi was developed specifically to support test process improvement.
How do I book the TMMi Professional exam?
The exam is included with the course. After completing the training, you can choose between an online or Pearson VUE exam voucher. The online voucher is valid for three months, while the Pearson VUE voucher is valid for twelve months and allows you to schedule your exam at one of their local test centres.
How can the TMMi Professional certification support my career?
This certification demonstrates your understanding of the TMMi model and test process improvement practices. It is particularly relevant for professionals involved in test management, quality improvement or testing leadership roles who want to strengthen their ability to assess and improve capability within their own and other organisations.
How difficult is the TMMi Professional exam?
The exam assesses your understanding of the TMMi model, including maturity levels, process areas and improvement frameworks. The course prepares you for the exam by covering the core concepts and terminology used within the model, helping you build the knowledge required to approach the assessment with confidence.
What our customers say
"Great course, lots to take on board but Karen was clear in explaining each element and ready to answer any questions we had. Also enjoyed the smaller class size, this enabled a good ability to work together and converse where required."
Paul Emmett, Software Test Analyst, JBA Consulting
"Good mix of practical and Knowledge coverage. Easy to understand and relate to my own work."
Lianne Mcknight, Test analyst, BAE systems
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