TMMi Quick Scan


Testing plays an important role in achieving software quality. TMMi is the world-wide leading model for test process improvement. Many organizations have meanwhile adopting TMMi as their reference model for test process improvement. An essential step is determining the maturity of the test process against the TMMi, at either organizational or team level, and identifying the improvement areas. The TMMi quick scan is a proven effective and efficient method for performing information TMMi assessment.

The objective of this practical 1 day training course is to provide the participants with the required knowledge and skills so that they can perform a TMMi quick scan in practice.

Topics covered

  • TMMi model and structure (process areas, TMMi and Agile)
  • TMMi quick scan initiation, planning and preparation
  • Team interview sessions
  • Reporting (template, findings, conclusions and recommendations)
  • TMMi quick scan completion

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish formal and informal TMMi assessments
  • Understand the TMMi model and corresponding structure
  • Be able to define the scope and identify the participants for a successfull TMMi quick scan
  • Be able to gather assessment data by means of interviews and document study
  • Understand how to identify improvement areas and recommendations
  • Be able to draw up a TMMi quick scan report

Who should attend

The  TMMi quick scan course is aimed at those who are involved in applying the TMMi model, and want to determine thee maturity of the test process against the TMMi by means of a quick-scan. This includes people in roles such as test process improvers, test consultants, members of a test competence center and IT Auditors. The TMMi quick scan course is appropriate for anyone who wants to achieve knowlegde and skills with regards to informal TMMi assessments. Participants need prior to this course, have succesfully completed the TMMi Professional course.

Complementary Book

Attendees to the training course will receive a complimentary copy of the book “Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi) – Guidelines for Test Process Improvement” written by Erik van Veenendaal and Brian Wells.

Accreditation TMMi assessor

De quick-scan training complies with the criteria of the TMMi Foundation regarding assessment training required to be able to apply for TMMi assessor accreditation. As a result participants have the option, once they have succesfully completed the training, to apply for accreditation as a TMMi assessor provided they meet the criteria. The lecturer will provide support for the application process.