What are the elements of a QA maturity model?

The elements of a maturity model are terms that are used to describe different aspects of how well organizations can respond to changes. These elements are the following

Level One: In the Beginning – Work is done on an informal basis

This level of software development company is characterized by AD HOC initiatives and the organization isn’t thought out ahead of time.. 

Level Two: Repetitive – Work is organized and tracked again

At the outset, a project management function is not enough. In addition, software development organizations with this degree of functionality have a basic and consistent approach to tracking cost, scheduling, and functionality. The procedures are in place to repeat the previous success on projects with comparable applications.

Level Three: Defined – Work is well defined

At this stage, the software development process for both management and engineering functions is defined and documented

Level Four: Optimizing – Work is constantly improved and innovated upon

Management may effectively manage the software development project by using precise measurements.. At this stage, the organization set a numerical quality objective for both software process and maintenance.

The ability to manage a process or set of processes is known as quantitative process management. At this level, a process’s performance is kept in check using statistical and other mathematical algorithms, and its outcome can be foreseen quantitatively.

Level Five: Optimizing: Work is based on continuous improvement.

At this level, the software development process has continual improvements aimed to constantly improve performance. The software development process also aims for innovation constantly.