Canadian TMMi Local Chapter
The Local Chapter works to promote software quality and test process improvement, through the Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi®), by:
- Connecting interested professionals to share experiences and support each other in the promotion of software quality and test process improvement
- Providing outreach to organizations and companies to assist and promote member’s efforts to improve software quality through test process improvement
- Encouraging members seeking professional TMMi Certification through knowledge sessions (SIGISTs), connecting to mentors and coaches, and promoting certified TMMi training providers
- Representing the interests of the TMMi Foundation to the CSTB community
- Connecting and supporting organizations to build TMMi training and assessment products
TMMi Model
The Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi®) is an independent guide and reference framework for test process improvement.
The TMMi Foundation developed it because most software process improvement models such as CMMI gave little attention to software testing.
The TMMi is complementary to the CMMI and utilises the concept of maturity levels for process evaluation and improvement.
The CSTB recognizes the importance of continuous improvement in testing processes and supports the TMMi reference framework.
Organisations use TMMi to assess and rank their testing practices. This assessment should result in recommendations for an organisation to mature their software testing and meet their desired maturity level. Implementing the TMMi assessment recommendations enables organisations to plan improvement effectively and derive many of the benefits and advantages around reducing risk, cost, and time to deliver while improving the quality of software that meets the needs of their business.
The model defines software quality management and testing at five levels of maturity (see picture below). The starting assumption is that any organization starts at Level 1. As an organization’s software quality and test processes improve and mature, they can attain recognition of the maturity level they have gained.
The CSTB is the local chapter of the TMMi covering Canada. Visit tmmi.org for more details and to download the model.
The following training and assessments are available via the Canadian service providers listed later on this page:
TMMi Certifications
TMMi Professional
TMMi Professional is a certification that is open to all with an interest in the TMMi Model. TMMi Professionals are individuals who have demonstrated an understanding of the TMMi model and its application to a standard defined in the TMMi Professional syllabus.
For anyone who wants to understand TMMi and learn to do process improvement in their own organisation. See here for more details about the TMMi Professional certification. For latest Syllabus click here.
Recommended prerequisite is ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
We are very pleased to communicate that our exam partner, iSQI, are now offering online mock exams for the TMMi certification. To be redirected to the relevant iSQI page for further information and registration:
Online TMMi-P Mock Exam Set A or Online TMMi-P Mock Exam Set B
To book your TMMi Professional certification exam, click here.
TMMi Test Process Improver
Organizations seeking to improve their level of test maturity using the TMMi Model depend on experienced and qualified individuals to effectively assess and facilitate test improvement. The expectation is that a certified TMMi test process improver will be able to provide thorough support within their organization or project to initiate, implement, and support TMMi based improvements to testing such that business value is provided to sponsors and stakeholders.
To learn more about this qualification, click here.
The application form for the TMMi test process improver can be found here.
Holders of the Certified TMMi Test Process Improver qualification will be able to demonstrate competence and knowledge in four key areas:
- 1
The TMMi Model
- 2
Testing processes, roles and practices
- 3
Process improvement
- 4
Process assessment
The requirements to become the Certified TMMi Test Process Improver are available here.
TMMi Assessments
TMMi Accreditation
For companies who want to be TMMi assessment service providers in Canada, contact us at cstb@cstb.ca for more information.
TMMi Training Providers in Canada
For more information on TMMi assessments or TMMi trainings, please contact the CSTB accredited companies listed below
TMMi News
Did you know that as a TMMi member you…
- will receive periodic newsletters with the latest news on the TMMi initiative and model
- can become involved in TMMi working parties
- are eligible to be part of the TMMi Foundation Executive Board when positions become available.
- and that memberships are free of charge, you can register now.
Note that being a member is a requirement for becoming an accredited TMMi (lead) assessor and for becoming a certified TMMi test process improver.