Test Process Improvement (TPI) Next

With TPI Next model, each facet of the testing process, like test planning, test metrics, test environment, etc. – is covered by 16 predefined areas. This model has 4 maturity levels:

• Initial
• Controlled
• Efficient
• Optimizing

Each of the 16 key areas is assessed using predefined checkpoints at each maturity level. Based on assessment results, a maturity matrix is developed to assist in visualizing and summarizing key areas.
Definition of objectives for improvement and their execution is customized according to the testing organizations needs and capacities.
TPI Next model is independent of all software development process improvement models because of its generic nature. It covers test engineering as decision support systems.