CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)

CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) Course

Course Format Options:

• Live Online: Instructor-led by CAICO (Provisional) Certified Instructors.
• In-Person: Classroom-based in Mesa, Arizona; other international locations.

Duration: 4 Days

Training Schedule:

• Courses are aligned with various time zones, noted in the course title (e.g., Arizona, ET, European CEST).

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Consultants providing CMMC guidance and support to organizations.
• Professionals pursuing the CAICO CMMC Certified Assessor or CMMC Certified Instructor career path.

NOTE: As per the new 32 CFR Part 170 CMMC Final Rule: You DO NOT have to be a citizen of the United States to become certified.

Path to Becoming a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)

To earn the CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) credential, you must meet the following certification requirements:

• Hold a CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) Certification: The CCP credential is a prerequisite.
• Obtain DoD Tier 3 Clearance: Gain a Tier 3 Background Investigation determination or equivalent.
• Maintain Good Standing with CAICO: Stay compliant with CAICO application requirements.
• Sign Required Agreements: Complete necessary agreements as part of the application process.
• Pay Fees: Submit initial application fees and maintain certification through annual renewal fees.
• Complete the CMMC Assessor Course: Attend training provided by a CMMC Approved Training Provider (ATP).
• Pass the CCA Certification Exam: Successfully complete the exam to validate your knowledge and skills.
• Meet Professional Experience Requirements:
  • At least 3 years of cybersecurity experience.
  • At least 1 year of assessment or audit experience.
  • Hold a baseline certification aligned to the Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency Level under DoD Manual 8140.3 (e.g., Security Control Assessor).
    • For more details, visit the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework.

Educational Approach

Our participant-centered training methodology ensures an engaging and comprehensive learning experience. Key features include:

• Dynamic Lecture Sessions: Clear explanations supported by graphics, real-world examples, and case studies.
• Interactive Discussions: Foster collaboration through questions, suggestions, and participant insights.
• Hands-On Exercises: Case study-based activities to apply concepts in realistic scenarios.
• Exam Simulations: Quizzes modeled after certification exam questions to prepare you for success.

Why Attend This Course?

The CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) course equips professionals with the expertise to:

• Guide organizations through CMMC compliance processes.
• Conduct assessments as part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) ecosystem.
• Expand career opportunities as a certified assessor or instructor within the CMMC framework.

Optimize Your CMMC Career Path

Join a course tailored to empower cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge, skills, and credentials necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of defense-sector cybersecurity compliance.

Start your journey toward becoming a CMMC Certified Assessor today!