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TMMi assesses the maturity of organizational testing processes. Formal assessment relies on implemented practices, project evidence and qualified assessors.

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Scope and applicability

Test process maturity assessment and certification

This is a voluntary improvement and customer-assurance scheme, not a general software release authorization.

Korean certification schemes and international standards are different. A translated guide does not extend a Korean certificate to other countries. Confirm the target market, product classification and current requirements with the relevant body.

Who this is for

  • Software testing and quality organizations
  • Teams improving test maturity
  • Organizations seeking a formal maturity result

Documents to prepare

Test policy and strategy

Define responsibilities, risk-based testing and project application criteria.

Project test records

Connect plans, designs, execution, defect tracking and completion criteria.

Measurement and improvement evidence

Document test and defect measures, analysis and improvement effectiveness.

Preparation process

  1. Choose the assessment route

    Distinguish internal diagnosis from a formal result and agree scope with an accredited provider.

  2. Review execution evidence

    Check records and staff interviews against the target maturity practices.

  3. Assess and improve

    Review the formal result and incorporate findings into ongoing testing.

Timing

Informal and formal assessments differ in effort and output. Agree timing based on target level, assessment team and project count.

Agency fees

Institutional testing and assessment fees

Quotation based on the agreed scope

Confirm scope, assessor days, retesting, travel and VAT in the final quotation. Institutional fees are separate from Specify subscription charges.

Sources and references ↗

Document automation and management cost KRW 300,000 per month. Expert services and certification body testing or assessment fees are separate. Specify supports preparation; the relevant authority or certification body makes the final decision.

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Optional expert consulting

Expert review and consulting are optional, separately scoped services. Choose support for TMMi based on your team's readiness and the evidence or assessment preparation you need.

  • Confirm institutional testing, assessment and registration fees separately in the contract.
  • Development fixes, clinical studies where applicable, security equipment and infrastructure operations may require separate budgets.
  • Confirm internal staffing, travel, translation, VAT, surveillance and renewal costs in the quotation.

Questions and answers

Does an informal assessment produce an official rating?

No. Informal assessments do not produce an official maturity result.

Who performs a formal assessment?

An accredited lead assessor and qualified team must use a recognized method.

Does a TMMi Professional fee cover the organization?

No. Individual knowledge qualifications and organizational assessments have separate costs.

Sources and references

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