Description

This course is designed to ensure students have the knowledge and understanding of the application of the DCMA Software Acquisition Management Instruction (SAMI). Specifically, this course aims to connect the major concepts of the DCMA SAM mission by focusing on the assessment of software products, processes, and measures.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

This course is specifically targeted to Software Professionals.

Prerequisite(s)

Required:

CME 250, Software Acquisition Management Policy and Procedures

EVM 101, Fundamentals of Earned Value Management

SPDP250, Software Measurement and Analysis

SPDP140, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Overview

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
CMS 260	Software Acquisition Management (SAM) Policy Implementation	ZXM	INDEF

Course Length

5 classroom days

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Resident
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	None
PDS Code	BZ0
DAU Public (material/prework)	YES

Continuing Education Units	3.5
Continuous Learning Points	35
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

Students must download course materials from Blackboard prior to course start date. Instructions will be contained in the Students Welcome letter.