CMMI® AND ISO® TRAINING, CONSULTING, APPRAISAL AND AUDIT SERVICES
A Comprehensive Approach
As a CMMI® Institute Strategic Partner, we are licensed to deliver authorized training, including:
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Official CMMI® training courses
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CMMI® Appraisal Team Training
We are also authorized to perform CMMI® Benchmark, Sustainment, Evaluation, and Action Plan Reappraisal Appraisals for the CMMI®-Development and CMMI®-Services Models.
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As ISO®-certified professionals, we provide consulting services, as well as ISO® internal and external audits to help organizations achieve and maintain compliance with internationally recognized standards.
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OFFICIAL CMMI® TRAINING COURSES
We deliver the following CMMI® Courses:
Building Organizational Capability
This course provides leaders and teams with the knowledge to develop, strengthen, and sustain process improvement initiatives across their organization. Participants will be trained on all eight CMMI® domains—Development, Services, Suppliers, Virtual, Safety, Security, People, and Data—and will be qualified to take the CMMI® Practitioner Certification exam.
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Foundations of Capability
An essential introduction to the CMMI® model, this course helps participants understand core CMMI® concepts, maturity levels, and best practices to assess and enhance organizational performance. Participants will also qualify for the CMMI® Associate Certification exam. This course can be optionally followed by a Building Development Excellence or Building Service Excellence course to help qualify as a CMMI-DEV (Development) or CMMI-SVC (Services) Appraisal Team Member.
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Building Development Excellence
Designed for engineering and development teams, this course teaches participants how to apply CMMI® in a development environment using real-world, scenario-driven exercises. It introduces two Development domain-specific Practice Areas:
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Technical Solution (TS) – Ensuring product and software solutions meet requirements.
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Product Integration (PI) – Managing system and software integration for seamless performance.
Building Service Excellence
Tailored for service organizations, this course focuses on how to apply CMMI® in service management and delivery environments using real-world, scenario-driven exercises. Participants will be introduced to four Services domain-specific Practice Areas:
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Service Delivery Management (SDM) – Managing service delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
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Strategic Service Management (STSM) – Aligning service strategies with business goals.
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Incident Resolution and Prevention (IRP) – Managing and preventing service disruptions.
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Continuity (CONT) – Ensuring service resilience and risk management.
CMMI® APPRAISAL SERVICES
We provide the following CMMI® Appraisal Services:
CMMI® Benchmark Appraisals
A comprehensive, formal appraisal that provides an official CMMI® Maturity Level rating for an organization. This appraisal is conducted by a Certified Lead Appraiser and is required for organizations seeking or renewing CMMI® certification.
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CMMI® Sustainment Appraisals
A midpoint check-in appraisal performed between Benchmark Appraisals (typically after two years) to verify an organization's continued process improvement and adherence to CMMI® practices. This ensures ongoing compliance and readiness for the next Benchmark Appraisal.
CMMI® Evaluation Appraisals
An informal or targeted appraisal designed to assess an organization’s current process maturity without issuing a formal CMMI® rating. This is often used as a gap analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement areas before undergoing a Benchmark Appraisal.
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CMMI® Action Plan Reappraisals
A follow-up appraisal conducted after a Benchmark Appraisal if an organization did not achieve the desired maturity level or has corrective actions to complete. This appraisal verifies that required improvements have been made before re-evaluating CMMI® certification status.
ISO® CONSULTING AND AUDIT SERVICES
We deliver the provide the following ISO® internal and external auditing services:
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Internal ISO® Auditing Services
Our internal ISO® audits help organizations prepare for certification by assessing their current processes, compliance gaps, and readiness against ISO® standards. These audits provide actionable insights to strengthen quality, security, and service management before an official certification audit.
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Identify non-conformities and process gaps
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Ensure alignment with ISO® 9001 (Quality Management), ISO ® 20000 (IT Service Management), and ISO® 27001 (Information Security)
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Develop corrective action plans to improve compliance
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Provide a structured roadmap for a successful external ISO® certification audit
External ISO® Auditing Services (ISO® Certification Audits)
Plowright International offers external ISO® audits to assess an organization's full compliance with internationally recognized ISO® standards. These audits are conducted by certified ISO® auditors and result in the achievement of ISO® certification upon successful completion.
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Conduct formal audits for ISO® 9001, 20000, and 27001 certifications
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Verify compliance with regulatory and industry best practices
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Provide official certification assessments for organizations seeking ISO® accreditation
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Ensure long-term process improvement and operational excellence
From internal assessments to full certification audits, our ISO auditing services help organizations achieve global compliance, operational efficiency, and enhanced security.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
25050 Riding Plaza #130-237
Chantilly, VA 20152
USA
703-291-0724
