Master the art of configuration management assessments with hands-on training based on leading standards. Learn to evaluate key CM functions, identify improvement opportunities, and detect risks early—ensuring your programs remain compliant, effective, and continuously improving.

Take your CM expertise to the next level with training based on the SAE EIA-649C standard—the foundation of all CM best practices. Discover how 649C’s principles guide successful programs and gain knowledge to drive consistency, efficiency, and business success. Students receive a licensed PDF copy of the standard at the end of class.

This course covers the importance of CM planning, guiding you through approaches and considerations for developing your own CM Plan. You will explore terminology, document outcomes, and detail necessary planning aspects. Students will finish with a personalized CM Plan Outline.

SAE EIA-649-1 is a defense-unique standard defining configuration management requirements for defense contracts, tailored by acquirers and cited in supplier agreements. This course covers the full standard, including DIDs and DD Forms, explains the intent behind its principles, and explores practical tailoring and implementation approaches across environments. Students receive a licensed PDF copy of the standard at the end of class.