CCP+CCA Combo

COMBINATION CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) + CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) Course | This is a premium course offering.

NOTE: This CCP+CCA back-to-back course is recommended only for those individuals who have experience implementing and/or assessing NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171 security controls in defense contractor organizations OR that simply want an accelerated path to the information from both courses. IF you are pursuing CCP and CCA certification, we recommend you have a minimum of five years experience in working with NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171. THESE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CMMC TRAINING ACADEMY ONLY FOR THIS ONE COMBINED COURSE DUE TO ITS ACCELERATED DELIVERY SCHEDULE.  If you lack the experience noted, please enroll in our standard duration CCP and/or CCA courses.

• COMBO Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) & Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Course
  • Format: Live | CMMC-AB (Provisional) Certified Instructor Led
  • Training Time Options:
    • See listed options
  • Duration: CCP 2.5 days + CCA 2.5 days
  • Online Courseware

Course Outline

This course delivers the CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) courses back-to-back in a 5-day course. This combo course delivers the FULL CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) and CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) course content.  No content has been modified or eliminated.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees of DoD contractors that make up the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
• Regulatory compliance officers and legal team members
• Cybersecurity managers
• Consultants looking to provide CMMC guidance
• Individuals starting the CMMC-AB / The Cyber AB / CAICO CMMC Certified Assessor or Certified CMMC Instructor career path
• Anyone looking to build a foundation of knowledge and skills around the new CMMC requirements

Target Student:

This course is reserved for EXPERIENCED NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171 professionals.  No other assessment framework (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HITRUST, etc.) will be accepted as an alternative. This course provides the prerequisite training for the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) program and the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) program. This combo course delivers the FULL Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) course content.  No content has been modified or eliminated.

Why Should You Attend?

Only those with a minimum of five (5) years working hands-on implementing and/or assessing NIST SP 800-53 and/or NIST SP 800-171 security controls.  DO NOT register for this course if you do not have this experience. No other assessment framework (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, HITRUST, etc.) will be accepted as an alternative.

Who Can Attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Individuals interested in being part of the CMMC-AB / The Cyber AB / CAICO ecosystem such as CMMC Certified Professional (CCP), CMMC Certified Assessors (CCA) and/or CMMC Certified Instructors (CCI)
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the CMMC model and its requirements
• Individuals interested in providing consultancy services for CMMC preparation
• Individuals working for suppliers of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and for other organizations seeking CMMC certification
• Cybersecurity and technology consultants and CMMC assessment team members

What are the prerequisites to get certified?

• CCP Exam Prerequisites
  • Review the CCP Exam Blueprint.
  • Learn more about the CCP Exam Requirements.
  • College degree in a cyber or information technical field or 2+ years of related experience or education;
    or
  • 2+ years of equivalent experience (including military) in a cyber, information technology, or assessment
    field; and
  • Suggested CompTIA A+ or equivalent knowledge/experience; and
  • Complete Certified CMMC Professional Class offered by a Approved Training Provider (ATP); and
  • Pass DOD CUI Awareness Training no earlier than three months prior to the exam.
    • https://securityhub.usalearning.gov/index.html
• CCA Exam Prerequisite
  • Review the CCA Exam Blueprint
  • Learn more about the CCA Exam Requirements.
  • Take CCA training with a Approved Training Provider (ATP). ATPs can be found through the CMMC Marketplace.
    • Note: Only individuals successfully trained by an LTP will have access to register to take the CCA exam
    • Pay exam fee, register for exam, and take and pass CCA certification exam
    • Have or gain a favorable DoD Suitability Determination, or Possess a NAC (National Agency Check) or other DoD accepted clearance
      • Only required to participate on certified Level 2 CMMC assessments
• Citizenship Requirements
  • None
  • In accordance with CFR 32 Part 170 CMMC Final Rule, CMMC certifications are open to everyone regardless of citizenship.