Australia and New Zealand TMMI Local Chapter
The Local Chapter works to promote software quality and test process improvement, through the Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi®), by:
- Connecting interested professionals to share experiences and support each other in the promotion of software quality and test process improvement
- Providing outreach to organisations and companies to assist and promote member’s efforts to improve software quality through test process improvement
- Encouraging member’s seeking professional TMMi Certification through knowledge sessions (SIGISTs), connecting to mentors and coaches, and promoting certified TMMi training providers
- Representing the interests of the TMMi Foundation to the ANZTB community
- Connecting and supporting organisations to build TMMi training and assessment products
TMMi Model
The Test Maturity Model integration (TMMi) is an independent guide and reference framework for test process improvement.
The TMMi Foundation developed it because most software process improvement models such as CMMI gave little attention to software testing.
The TMMi is complementary to the CMMI and utilises the concept of maturity levels for process evaluation and improvement.
The Australian and New Zealand Testing Board (ANZTB) recognises the importance of continuous improvement in testing processes and supports the TMMi reference framework.
Organisations use TMMi to assess and rank their testing practices. This assessment should result in recommendations for an organisation to mature their software testing and meet their desired maturity level. Implementing the TMMi assessment recommendations enables organisations to plan improvement effectively and derive many of the benefits and advantages around reducing risk, cost, and time to deliver while improving the quality of software that meets the needs of their business.
The model defines software quality management and testing at five levels of maturity (see picture below). The starting assumption is that any organisation starts at Level 1. As an organisation’s software quality and test processes improve and mature, they can attain recognition of the maturity level they have gained.
The local chapter of the TMMi (covering Australia and New Zealand) is affiliated with the ANZTB, see here for more details about TMMi, certificates, assessments and to download the model.
The following training and assessments are available via the Australia and New Zealand service providers listed later on this page:
TMMi Professional Certification
TMMi Professional is a certification that is open to all with an interest in the TMMi Model. TMMi Professionals are individuals who have demonstrated an understanding of the TMMi model and its application to a standard defined in the TMMi Professional syllabus.
For anyone who wants to understand TMMi and learn to do process improvement in their own organisation. See here for more details about the TMMi Professional certification. For the TMMi Professional examination information, please click here to download the latest Training Syllabus.
Recommended prerequisite is ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate.
We are very pleased to communicate that our exam partner, iSQI, are now offering online mock exams for the TMMi certification. To be redirected to the relevant iSQI page for further information and registration:
Click here for the TMMi-P Mock Exam Set A or here for the TMMi-P Mock Exam Set B
To book your TMMi Professional certification exam, click here.
TMMi Test Process Improver
Organisations seeking to improve their level of test maturity using the TMMi Model depend on experienced and qualified individuals to effectively assess and facilitate test improvement. The expectation is that a certified TMMi test process improver will be able to provide thorough support within their organisation or project to initiate, implement, and support TMMi based improvements to testing such that business value is provided to sponsors and stakeholders.
To learn more about this qualification, click here.
The application form for the TMMi test process improver can be found here.
Holders of the Certified TMMi Test Process Improver qualification will be able to demonstrate competence and knowledge in four key areas:
- The TMMi Model
- Testing processes, roles and practices
- Process improvement
- Process assessment
TMMi Assessments
TMMi Accreditation
For companies who want to be TMMi assessment service providers in Australia and New Zealand, contact us for more information.
TMMi Assessment Service Providers and Training Providers in Australia and New Zealand
The following companies are currently certified to deliver TMMi assessment services and TMMi Training in the Australia and New Zealand. If you want future information on a TMMi assessment or TMMi training, please contact the below companies directly.
TMMi Survey
The results of the second wolrd-wide TMMi® user survey have now been published.
In the last few years we have seen a huge growth in TMMi awareness and uptake. Local Chapters have played a very important role in the TMMi ecosystem and are largely responsible for this achievement.
The Executive Summary highlighted some key findings:
· High response rate (79%) and confidence (95%) in the findings
· Confirmation in the existing knowledge
· TMMi users mostly come from finance and IT software delivery domain
· With a high 97% of the respondents stating the achieved benefits with TMMi met or exceeded their expectations
· A very high 94% of the TMMi users experience product quality benefits, e.g., reduced risk levels, and a high 78% test efficiency benefits, e.g., increased productivity
· A much higher percentage of the organizations experience business benefits and alignment than with the previous survey (2021). 64% of the TMMi users are now reporting business benefits
· The alliance between ISTQB and TMMi remains to be important. ISTQB is a highly popular scheme (82%) for test training and certification
· No less than 96% of the TMMi users is applying test automation for test improvement thereby addressing the technology aspect
To read the full report click here to see the pdf.
TMMi Lightning Scan tool
The TMMi® Foundation has launched the Lightning Scan tool, providing software testing teams with a straightforward way to conduct quick and effortlessly evaluate the testing procedures informally in the organisations.
Built in Microsoft Excel, this tool empowers teams to efficiently identify areas for improvement and gain a clearer understanding of their current Test Maturity levels.
The tool is available in multiple languages. To assist users in understanding how to utilise the tool effectively, a brief tutorial is provided. Click the image below:
Australia and New Zealand TMMI Local Chapter
Shout-Out “TMMi Rising Star of the Year” Award 2024
In 2024, the Australia & New Zealand TMMi Local Chapter achieved remarkable progress, proudly receiving the “TMMi Rising Star of the Year” award from the TMMi Foundation.
The Local Chapter offers training for TMMi Professional and Assessor certifications. By introducing TMMi, the Local Chapter aims to elevate the maturity of our Quality Engineering teams. Additionally, the Local Chapter actively participates in TMMi working groups, collaborating with the local community to drive excellence.
