Organizations seeking to improve their level of test maturity using the TMMi Model depend on experienced and qualifi ed individuals to effectively assess and facilitate test improvement. A certifi ed TMMi test process improver will be able to provide effective support within the organization, or project, to initiate, implement and support TMMi based improvements to testing and deliver business value to sponsors and stakeholders.

This qualification is intended to support career path development and create visibility for those involved in TMMi based test process improvement.

Business Outcomes

• A certifi ed TMMi test process improver is able to initiate and manage a test improvement project, and successfully implement TMMi based improvements in an organization or project. 
• A certifi ed TMMi test process improver has advanced knowledge and skills in the areas of testing, TMMi, process improvement and assessments.
• A certifi ed TMMi test process improver can use the associated logo, e.g., as a email signature, to show their achievement to their stakeholders and the market
• Being a TMMi test process improver is a career step for those involved in test consultancy and test process improvement.
• By having employees that hold the TMMi test process improver certifi cate, an organization can show to their stakeholders and to the market that they have the expertise to perform TMMi based test process improvement activities successfully.

Target Audience

Test leaders/managers, senior test analysist, QA managers, test consultants, test process improvers, software process improvers.

Requirements

Holders of the Certified TMMi test process improver qualification have demonstrated competence and knowledge in four key areas:

• The TMMi Model
• Testing processes, roles and practices
• Process improvement
• Process assessments

Competence and knowledge is demonstrable through achieving industry-recognized certification.

Testing processes, roles and practices

Hold two ISTQB certificates, or equivalent, other than the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level.  This could be any of the Advanced Level modules or a module from the Agile or Specialist streams. Note that also other, being non-ISTQB, test certificates can be submitted in this area to demonstrate in-depth testing knowledge.

Process Assessment

Process assessment knowledge and skills can be demonstrated in various way, including:

• holding accredited TMMi Assessor or TMMi Lead Assessor status.
• holding accredited SCAMPI (Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement) Appraiser or Lead Appraiser status.
• holding the ISTQB Expert Level Improving the Testing Process – Part 1: Assessing Test Process certificate.
• attended an assessor course with a TMMi accredited Assessment Service Providers.
• attended an assessor course on the TMMi Assessment Method (TAM).
• assisted, for at least 24 hours, with an informal TMMi assessment lead by an accredited TMMi assessor, or a formal TMMi assessment led by an accredited TMMi lead assessor.

Applying

To apply for Certifi ed TMMi test process improver you must submit:

• The completed and signed application form (https://isqi.org/uk/en/tmmi-test-process-improver) A copy of your TMMi Professional Certifi cate
• Copies of your ISTQB® Testing Certifi cations (2 modules beyond ISTQB® Foundation), or equivalent
• A copy of your (Lead) Assessor accreditation, or proof of attendance of relevant assessment course or experience

The application process is managed by ISQI, GASQ and Certible, and you can find all the information and how to apply by clicking on the link.