As identified above, SCAMPI is an acronym that stands for Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement. A SCAMPI assessment must be led by an SEI Authorized SCAMPI Lead Appraiser. SCAMPI is supported by the SCAMPI Product Suite, which includes the SCAMPI Method Description, maturity questionnaire, work aids, and templates. Currently, SCAMPI is the only method that can provide a rating, the only method recognized by the SEI, and the method of most interest to organizations.
SCAMPI is based on experience from previous methods , including:
CBA IPI: CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement
SCE: Software Capability Evaluation
EIA/IS 732.2: the interim international standard entitled Systems Engineering Assessment Method
SDCE: Software Development Capability Evaluation
FAA Appraisal Method