The SURVUZ Foundation manages the specification of USM, focuses on quality assurance, and oversees expert support of the practical use of USM.
The Foundation ensures that quality by accrediting USM partners who support the use of the USM method, by certifying the USM professionals who coach the USM user organizations, and by certifying the USM products these partners and professionals work with. All accredited partners have a seat in the USM Management Group, which manages USM.
Check out the USM Wiki for details for each supported group, or jump to the subscription pages.
USM User organizations
User organizations receive free USM resources if they share their experiences. Large organizations with an internal coach become USM Associate.
Request access to the USM resources as a user organization »
USM Providers
Deployment partners, Training partners, and Product partners are supported after being certified. Request affiliation with SURVUZ Foundation to enhance your services.
Association with the SURVUZ Foundation »
USM Professionals
Certified USM Professionals use free USM resources and are part of a lively community that shares knowledge and co-develops new knowledge carriers and USM products.
Register for your certification as a USM Professional »
Public Education Institutes
We offer universities, colleges, and business schools a customizable, free Online Learning Environment with lectures, exercises, videos, exams, and tools for students and teachers.
Request your own online Learning Environment for USM education »
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Professionals can set up SIGs to discuss USM and exchange knowledge and experience. This is supported by the SURVUZ Foundation, for example with the monthly MeetUps for USM Professionals, The DACH Forum, the NL USM Forum, or through local groups such as the itSMF Finland Community of Interest.