Certified CMMC Assessor Training (CCA)

Course 2073

  • Duration: 5 days
  • Language: English
  • Level: Intermediate

This training program provides job training for individuals and assessment teams to become a Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) and take the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) exam. The course covers the requirements for assessing the CMMC Level and using a workflow to improve efficiency during an Assessment.

The CCA plays a critical role in ensuring that Department of Defense (DoD) suppliers and service providers comply with the cybersecurity requirements set by the Secretary of Defense. The CMMC program aims to provide a standard model for evaluating organizations that wish to provide products and services to the DoD. These organizations are required to demonstrate their cybersecurity competency and compliance under the CMMC program. The course also covers the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

The training solutions are delivered through virtual instructor-led training and virtual classrooms using real-time delivery methods. Our training programs cater to the type of training that suits the team member's needs. The course also provides employee training to improve the overall performance of the team. This job training is in compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) cybersecurity requirements.

Certified CMMC Assessor Training Delivery Methods

  • In-Person

  • Online

Certified CMMC Assessor Training Information

In this CMMC CCA-1 course, you will:

  • Protect CUI with the CMMC program.
  • Establish the key elements of your responsibilities as a professional CMMC Assessor.
  • Work through an Assessment.
  • Validate the context and scope of a Level 2 CMMC Assessment.
  • Assess the practices in all 14 domains derived from NIST SP 800-171.

Training Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course, you must have the foundational cybersecurity knowledge of a Certified CMMC Professional, which you can obtain by taking the following course and exam:

Certified CMMC Assessor Training Outline

Topic A: Protect Controlled Unclassified Information
Topic B: Utilize the CMMC Source Documents

Topic A: Identify Assessment Roles and Responsibilities
Topic B: Establish an Assessor Mindset
Topic C: Determine the OSC's Cybersecurity Environment

Topic A: Identify Assessment Flow and Milestone Events
Topic B: Prepare to Work with the OSC
Topic C: Formalize the Plan
Topic D: Assess the Evidence
Topic E: Handle Non-Conformity Issues
Topic F: Finalize the Assessment

Topic A: Define Scope Fundamentals
Topic B: Categorize the Assets
Topic C: Determine the OSC Context
Topic D: Define ESPs
Topic E: Validate the Assessment Scope

Topic A: Evaluate the AC Practices
Topic B: Identify AC Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the AT Practices
Topic B: Identify AT Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the AU Practices
Topic B: Identify AU Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the CA Practices
Topic B: Identify CA Connections and Considerations

H3: 
Topic A: Evaluate the CM Practices
Topic B: Identify CM Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the IA Practices
Topic B: Identify IA Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the IR Practices
Topic B: Identify IR Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the MA Practices
Topic B: Identify MA Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the MP Practices
Topic B: Identify MP Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the PE Practices
Topic B: Identify PE Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the PS Practices
Topic B: Identify PS Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the RA Practices
Topic B: Identify RA Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the SC Practices
Topic B: Identify SC Connections and Considerations

Topic A: Evaluate the SI Practices
Topic B: Identify SI Connections and Considerations

Appendix A: Evidence Collection Approach for CMMC Practices Levels 1 and 2
Appendix B: Additional Documentation for CCAs
Appendix C: Mapping Course Content to the CCA Exam

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Certified CMMC Assessor Training FAQs

A Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) applies a rigorous Assessment Process to ensure the relevant security controls have been effectively implemented and that there is evidence that these controls can be sustained.

The CCA is responsible for identifying the scope of an Assessment, assessing the Cyber-AB CMMC Level 2 practices, and using an established process and workflow to enable efficiencies during an Assessment.

  • Certified CMMC Professionals (CCP) who are interested in becoming a Certified Assessor at Level 1
  • Cyber Professionals looking to provide CMMC guidance
  • OSC’s – Organizations seeking certification
  • Anyone looking to build a foundation of knowledge around the CMMC Level 1 requirements

Vendors or contractors working in any part of the DoD supply chain will be required to obtain CMMC compliance in order to continue working with the DoD.

To ensure your success in this course, you must have the foundational cybersecurity knowledge of a Certified CMMC Professional, which you can obtain by taking the Learning Tree course 2072, Certified Professional CMMC Training (CCP).

Yes, we offer team training solutions that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of your organization, including full-scale program development, expert team coaching, and blended learning models. Our team can deliver the training when, where, and how you want it.

The CMMC program provides a standard model and process for conducting a conformity assessment of Department of Defense (DoD) suppliers and service providers. Organizations wanting to provide products and services to the DoD will be required to demonstrate their cybersecurity competency and compliance under the CMMC program.

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