What is included?

• You have 12 months time as of reception of the learning material to learn, do the exam and get your certification
  
• Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course 
• Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed  
  
• An Attestation of Course Completion worth 28 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course. 
• In case candidates do not pass the exam, they are entitled to a free retake within 12 months from the date the coupon code is received  
• + 20% reduction on the first year subscription for our all-in-one ISMS/GRC management solution
  

Why should you take this training course?

By attending the Certified CMMC Professional training course, you will acquire knowledge about the structure of the CMMC 2.0 model including CMMC levels, domains, and practices. In addition, you will develop the ability to understand, differentiate, and explain the relationship between the CMMC and the primary reference documentation such as FAR 52.204-21, DFARS 252.204-7012, and NIST SP 800-171. You will be able to (a) identify, describe, and compare the roles and responsibilities of each member of the CMMC ecosystem, (b) identify and mitigate ethical concerns based on CMMC Code of Professional Conduct, (c) identify and analyze the CMMC model source and supplementary documents, (d) understand the implementation of CMMC practices and review of CMMC level 1 practices, (e) explain the CMMC assessment phases and the role of the Certified CMMC Professional in CMMC assessment process, and (f) understand how to define the CMMC high-level scoping.

This training course will allow you to become a valuable asset for CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs), organizations demanding CMMC trained resources, and consultancy agencies.

The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. If you pass the exam, you can apply for the “Certified CMMC Professional” credential.

Who should attend?

This training course is intended for:

• Professionals or managers involved in and concerned with the implementation of CMMC in an organization seeking CMMC certification
• Individuals interested in being part of the CMMC ecosystem as CMMC assessment team members or individuals aiming to become Certified CMMC Assessors
• Cybersecurity and technology consultants 
• Federal employees
• Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the CMMC model and its requirements
• Individuals interested in providing consultancy services for the CMMC preparation 

Training course structure

Module 1: Introduction to CMMC stakeholders, ecosystem, references, FCI, and CUI

• Training course objectives and structure
• CMMC stakeholders and ecosystem
• DoD cybersecurity standards and regulations
• CMMC framework
• CMMC source documents
• Unclassified information categories

Module 2: CUI protection, CMMC model, and CMMC domains

• CUI identification, marking, and safeguarding
• CUI storage, sharing, dissemination, and destruction
• CMMC model
• CMMC domains

Module 3: CMMC levels 1 and 2

• CMMC level 1
• CMMC level 2

Module 4: CMMC high-level scoping, CMMC assessment process, and code of professional conduct

• CMMC high-level scoping
• CMMC assessment process
• Code of professional conduct
• Closing of the training course

Certification Exam

Learning objectives

Upon successfully completing the training course, you will be able to:

• Comprehend the relationship between CMMC model, FAR clause 52.204-21, DFARS clause 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and other regulations and frameworks
• Explain CMMC levels, domains, and practices
• Interpret the requirements of CMMC model in the specific context of an Organization Seeking Certification (OSC)
• Support an organization in effectively planning, implementing, and attaining the required CMMC level
• Interpret the roles and responsibilities across the CMMC ecosystem and the CMMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Explain the CMMC assessment process and CMMC high-level scoping

Examination

The “Certified CMMC Professional” exam fully meets the requirements of the Cyber AB. It evaluates the participant’s knowledge of the CMMC model, its relevant supporting materials, applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and the CMMC ecosystem. The “Certified CMMC Professional” exam covers the following domains:

• Domain 1: CMMC Ecosystem
• Domain 2: CMMC-AB Code of Professional Conduct (Ethics)
• Domain 3: CMMC Governance and Sources Documents
• Domain 4: CMMC Model Construct and Implementation Evaluation
• Domain 5: CMMC Assessment Process (CAP)
• Domain 6: Scoping

Duration: 3 hours
Location: Online through the PECB app OR in person in one of the PECB exam centers
Preparation: PECB Exam Preparation Guides
Language: The exam is available in multiple other languages and does not need to be taken in the same language as the training material. Additional time can be requested when your native language is not available in your mother tongue (to be requested by candidates on the exam day)
Retake: In case you fail the exam, you can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

Certification

The Cyber AB is authorized by the Department of Defense to serve as the sole non-governmental partner for monitoring CMMC compliance and managing CMMC training and certification. As such, for more information about the Cyber AB certification process, please visit https://cyberab.org/.

The requirements for obtaining the “Certified CMMC Professional” credential are provided below.

​For more information about cybersecurity certifications and the PECB certification process, refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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