Independent CMMI appraisal directory

CMMI certification, without the guesswork

Compare real CMMI appraisal partners, understand what a Maturity Level rating actually costs, and get competing quotes from authorized Lead Appraisers. Free · 2 minutes · no obligation.

ML1–ML5five maturity levels, one rating that matters
$30k–$100k+published Class A appraisal fee range
3 yearshow long a Maturity Level rating lasts
9verified appraisal partners listed
Precise words, up front. A note on words: strictly speaking, nobody gets “CMMI certified.” Your organization undergoes a formal appraisal conducted by a CMMI Institute-authorized Lead Appraiser, and earns a Maturity Level rating (ML1–ML5). We say “CMMI certification” on this site because that is what buyers type into Google — but every guide below uses the precise terms, because the precise terms are what your contracts will use.

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What is CMMI, really?

The model, the appraisal, and the rating — explained without jargon, including what changed in CMMI V3.0.

Maturity Levels 1–5

What each level means, who needs which one, and why most government contracts ask for ML3.

Cost guide + estimator

Published appraisal fee ranges and an interactive estimator with a visible formula. Every figure source-labeled.

Appraisal partner directory

Nine verified CMMI Institute partners and Lead Appraisers, with honest fit notes — not pay-to-rank listings.

2-minute readiness quiz

Eight scored questions that tell you whether you're appraisal-ready or need prep work first.

Realistic timeline

How long an appraisal program actually takes, from gap assessment to rating day.

Verified appraisal partners

Real firms with CMMI Institute authorization — checked September 2026. How we verify →

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Broadsword Solutions Corporation

Licensed CMMI Institute / ISACA Partner; Certified Lead Appraisers on staff

Detroit, Michigan · smb, mid, enterprise

Verified partner

AEM Corporation

CMMI Institute Partner; Certified SCAMPI Lead Appraisers

Herndon, Virginia · smb, mid, enterprise

Verified partner

Prowise Systems

Authorized CMMI Partner listed in the official CMMI Institute Directory

United States · smb, mid

Verified partner

Concept QA Labs

CMMI Institute Partner; ISO certification body

Multi-region · smb, mid

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