The purpose of a project management maturity model is to provide a model

of progressive improvement in project management systems and

processes that can be used to assess an organization’s capabilities and to
provide an improvement path (Pennypacker 2001, 6). In recent years,
many organizations have developed project management maturity models.
1. Center for Business Practices Vs Kerzner Project Management Maturity Model
Levels Center for Business Practices Kerzner Project Management Maturity
Model

Level 1 Common language

Infrequent use of project management
Small pockets of interest in the
Initial process discipline.
Ad hoc processes No investment in training of Project
Management awareness Management
Level 2 Structure processes and Standards
Basic processes; not
standard on all projects
Management supports and encourage Common Processes
use
Mix of intermediate and summary level Tangible benefits made apparent
information Project management support
Estimates, schedules based on expert throughout the organization
knowledge Development of a project management
curriculum
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5