All,

I have just been asked to look at getting my team of Business Analysts Accredited by CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration). The idea being to show that our processes for Requirements Management are world class.

Does anyone have any experience of CMMI accrediation in the requirements arena? What were the pro's and con's? Do you feel it has made a positive difference? It looks like a heavy weight process but is it value for money?

Also, are there any alternatives out there to CMMI? I know that there are Chartered/Accredited Business Analyst qualifications, such as the one offered by the IIBA, but there are geared at accrediting an individual. What we want to do is show that our processes and organisation as a whole are world class when it comes to Requirements Managment. Does anyone other than CMMI offer this?

All thoughts, opinions and guidance are much appreciated !

Thanks,

Emma