## Process Maturity: CMMI
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is a process improvement program. 

CMMI is administered by the CMMI Institute a subsidiary of [ISACA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISACA "ISACA").

There are 5 maturity levels:
1. Initial – processes are unpredictable, poorly controlled and reactive
2. Managed – Processes are characterized for projects and often reactive.
3. Defined – Processes are characterized for the organization and proactive (projects tailor their processes from organization's standards)
4. Quantatively Managed – Processes are measured and controlled
5. Optimizing – Focus on process improvement.


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Source: [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Maturity_Model_Integration), retrieved December 13, 2021