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Welcome to our Blog posts. We post intermittently on various subjects, mainly CMMI related but not exclusively so. Please feel free to comment and engage in discussion about these posts.


Three Days + One: A New Way to Get More From the Building Organizational Capability Course
Over the past few months, there’s been a shift in how the Building Organizational Capability course is delivered. The official structure has moved to a 3‑day format, and naturally many trainers have followed suit. It’s shorter, it’s easier to schedule, and it fits neatly into a working week — so I completely understand why learners gravitate toward it. At the same time, anyone who’s been in one of my classes knows how much I value discussion, debate, and the space to explore

Jonathan Dean
Jun 83 min read


The New CMMI Model Viewer - First Impressions
The CMMI Model Viewer was first released in March 2018 to coincide with the launch of CMMI V2.0. This represented a significant change in the way that the model content was accessed and used, and for the first time an annual license fee was levied for people wishing to access the model. Prior to that, CMMI Model content had been delivered through freely available PDF files and large hardback books. Despite the fact that it was accompanied by a usage fee, the online viewer was

Jonathan Dean
May 2311 min read


Adapting Without Losing Depth: Why the CMMI Building Organizational Capability Course Still Deserves Four Days
Change in Format, Not in Purpose The CMMI Building Organizational Capability course is officially moving from four days to three. On paper, that looks like a simple adjustment — but in practice, it changes the rhythm of learning. Our goal is to ensure that even as the format evolves, the depth, dialogue, and discovery that make this course valuable remain intact. Why We're Retaining a Four‑Day Timescale We’ll continue to deliver the course across four days, even though the ne

Jonathan Dean
Apr 262 min read


Introductory CMMI Training - “The Times – they are a Changin'…”
Introductory CMMI training is about to undergo a shake up that will significantly simplify the training options and reduce some of the confusion that has been rife in recent years. Currently, at the time of writing, there are two introductory training paths available to people wishing to learn about CMMI, and each path leads to a separate certification both of which can currently be used as a necessary pre-requisite for certain CMMI activities (such as participation on an app

Jonathan Dean
Apr 73 min read


Understanding Cyber Threats: The Importance of Cyber Governance and Software Security Codes of Practice
The risks to businesses from cyber threats form a dynamic and continually evolving landscape. This landscape has the potential to cause significant harm and disruption to organizations caught off guard by malicious actors. In recent months, several high-profile organizations have experienced cyber-attacks that made headlines. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of total cyber-crime across the country and the world. To combat this ever-increasing threat, the

Jonathan Dean
Oct 20, 20255 min read


Maximizing Impact with CMMI Training Courses
When organisations aim to improve their processes and achieve higher performance, adopting a structured framework like CMMI (Capability...

Jonathan Dean
Aug 27, 20254 min read


Understanding the Role of CMMI in Business Efficiency
In today's competitive business environment, organisations constantly seek ways to improve their processes and deliver higher quality...

Jonathan Dean
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Learning from the Past: Remembering the Millennium Bug
It is 25 years since the world entered the 21st century. Technically, the new century began on 1st January 2001 (the Gregorian calendar...

Jonathan Dean
Jul 21, 20257 min read


What to Expect from CMMI Training Programs
CMMI, or Capability Maturity Model Integration, is a process improvement framework that helps organizations optimize their processes and...

Jonathan Dean
Jul 14, 20255 min read


Designing Effective Training Resources for Teams
In today’s fast-paced work environment, developing effective training resources for teams is essential for fostering growth, enhancing...

Jonathan Dean
Jul 11, 20253 min read


On-Line Training Programs – The latest Addition to our Training Offerings
Since the launch of the CasmaranTraining.com website over two years ago, we have focused on providing a range of high-quality training...

Jonathan Dean
Jun 30, 20252 min read


Understanding the Benefits of CMMI Training and Certification
In today's competitive business landscape, organizations are continuously looking for ways to improve their processes and enhance their...

Jonathan Dean
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Summer ISACA Licensed CMMI Training Courses
Summer is now upon us! We have a full schedule of ISACA Licensed CMMI training courses planned for the months ahead. If you need training...

Jonathan Dean
Jun 9, 20252 min read


CMMI V3.0 Domains: The 'Suppliers' Domain
In this post we look at the ‘Supplier Management’ domain, one of the 8 specialist interest domains in the latest version of the...

Jonathan Dean
May 20, 20253 min read


New Webinar - "Getting AI Ready with CMMI"
We are proud to announce a new free webinar: "Getting AI Ready"! CMMI has been in existence for around 25 years and over that period, the...

Jonathan Dean
Mar 15, 20251 min read


The Role of CMMI in Responding to the FDA's Call for Quality Initiative
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched the Case for Quality (CfQ) initiative in 2011 to elevate the focus of all medical device...

Jonathan Dean
Dec 6, 20242 min read


High Maturity Concepts for the New Year
We are ushering in the New Year with an offering of the ISACA 'High Maturity Concepts' course. This is a 'building' level course (i.e....

Jonathan Dean
Nov 1, 20241 min read


CMMI V3.0 Domains: - The People Domain
In this post we look at the ‘People’ domain, one of the 8 specialist interest domains in the latest version of the Capability Maturity...

Jonathan Dean
Oct 28, 20243 min read


CMMI Myth-busting - Myth 1: CMMI Is Just for Large Organizations!
As a process improvement consultant working extensively with the Capability Maturity Model - Integration, I have discussed the...

Jonathan Dean
Oct 18, 20246 min read


Resource Library Added to our Training Web Site
We are constantly trying to find ways to make information more accessible and useful to our students and clients and this results in us...

Jonathan Dean
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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