CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS (CP)
and
CERTIFIED ASSESSORS (CA)
Provisional Assessor Program Notes
The Provisional Assessor Program is underway. 101 experienced professionals were selected, primarily by random lotteries of qualified applicants. Most have completed their training, providing valuable insights that will influence the RP online training and the next instructor-led training.
The CMMC-AB is grateful to all of the applicants and participants. The feedback from the program will improve the training, the AB, the government and the CMMC program as a whole.
For more information about the Provisional Program click here.
Benefits
Certified Professional
- Authorized to participate as an assessment team member under the supervision of a Certified Assessor
- Eligible to become a Certified Assessor
- Valuable credential as an employee with the training to understand the requirements of CMMC for a DoD supplier
- Authorized to use the CMMC-AB Certified Professional logo
- Listed in the CMMC-AB Marketplace
Certified CA-1 Assessor
- Credentialed to conduct CMMC ML-1 assessments
- Authorized to supervise Certified Professionals in the conduct of ML-1 assessments
- After completing 3 assessments
- Authorized to use the CMMC-AB Certified CA-1 Assessor logo
- Listed in the CMMC-AB Marketplace
Certified CA-3 Assessor
- Credentialed to conduct CMMC-AB ML-1, ML-2, and ML-3 assessments
- Authorized to supervise Certified Professionals and CA-1 Assessors in the conduct of ML-1, ML-2, and ML-3 assessments
- After completing 3 assessments
- Authorized to use the CMMC-AB Certified CA-3 Assessor logo
- Listed in the CMMC-AB Marketplace
- After completing 15 assessments
- Authorized to apply for the CMMC-AB CA-5 training and credential
Certified CA-5 Assessor
- Credentialed to conduct CMMC assessment at all maturity levels
- Authorized to supervise Certified Professionals in the conduct of any maturity level assessments
- Authorized to use the CMMC-AB Certified CA-5 Assessor logo
- Listed in the CMMC-AB Marketplace
A Note about Provisional Program Access
- The Provisional Assessor program selection has been completed. Applicants will be notified by email as to the results.
- C3PAO provisional program details are still pending release.
REQUIREMENTS
Citizenship Requirements
CA-1 Assessors- U.S. Person (definition here).
- To participate as a team member on ML-2 assessments, U.S. citizenship is required.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must be citizens of the country where the C3PAO is based
- Authorized only to assess contractors based in that country
- The U.S. Government must establish bi-lateral agreements with other countries with respect to CMMC prior to the issuance of any authorizations related to CMMC
Certified Professional*
- College degree in a technical field or other equivalent experience (including military) OR
- 2+ Years in cyber or other information technology field
- Gain CMMC-AB approval of submitted application as to education and experience requirements
- Complete CMMC-AB Certified Professional Class (CMMC model training) from an LTP (Licensed Training Provider)
Certified CA-1 Assessor*
- U.S. Person (Green card is acceptable). To participate as a team member on ML-2 assessments, U.S. citizenship is required.
- CMMC-AB Certified Professional Credential
- Complete the training and exam for the CMMC Certified CA-1 Assessor credential
- Have or gain a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background check that results in no security clearance**
-or-
Possess a NAC (National Agency Check), DHS Suitability credential or other DoD accepted clearance (required to participate on ML-2 or higher assessment teams)
Certified CA-3 Assessor*
- CMMC-AB Certified Professional Credential
- CMMC-AB Certified CA-1 Credential
- 4+ years of cyber or other information technology experience
- Complete the training and exam for the CMMC Certified CA-3 Assessor credential
- Have or gain a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background check that results in no security clearance**
-or-
Possess a NAC (National Agency Check), DHS Suitability credential or other DoD accepted clearance (required to participate on ML-2 or higher assessment teams)
Certified CA-5 Assessor*
- CMMC-AB Certified Professional Credential
- CMMC-AB Certified ML-1 Credential
- CMMC-AB Certified ML-3 Credential
- Complete the training and exam for the CMMC Certified CA-5 Assessor credential
- Successfully complete 15 CMMC ML-3 Assessments to be eligible for CA-5 training
- Have or gain a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background check that results in no security clearance**
-or-
Possess a NAC (National Agency Check), DHS Suitability credential or other DoD accepted clearance (required to participate on ML-2 or higher assessment teams)
** Details on the path to obtaining Tier 1 and Tier 3 background checks through the AB will be available on cmmcab.org in the future.
JOURNEY
More than a "Cert"...
A CMMC-AB Driven Career
Certified CMMC AB-Professional (CP) - Applications Available NOW
An entry-level Certification used as a pre-requisite for to become a Certified CMMC-AB Assessor or Instructor. Additionally in-house employees can benefit from the training and certification of a CP while assisting their organization with the buildout of CMMC maturity capability
Certified CMMC-AB Assessor (CA-1) - Applications Available NOW
Certified Professional is a Prerequisite
A professional authorized to conduct CMMC Assessments for ML1 and recommend Maturity Level certifications pending CMMC-AB Quality Assurance (QA) approval.
Certified CMMC-AB Assessor (CA-3) - Applications Available NOW
Certified Assessor ML-1 is a Prerequisite
A professional authorized to conduct CMMC Assessments up to Maturity Level 3 and recommend Maturity Level certifications pending CMMC-AB Quality Assurance (QA) approval.
Certified CMMC-AB Assessor (CA-5) - Future
Certified Assessor ML-3 is a Prerequisite
A professional authorized to conduct CMMC Assessments up to Maturity Level 5 and recommend Maturity Level certifications pending CMMC-AB Quality Assurance (QA) approval.
Certified Instructor (CI)- Future
Authorized to serve as an instructor to deliver CMMC Standard Training and CMMC Assessor Training at a Licensed Training Provider (LPP).
Certified Master Instructor (CMI) - Future
Authorized to train the instructors that work for LTPs (Licensed Training Providers) teaching CMMC–AB Professional and Assessor classes.
Certified Quality Auditor (QA)- Future
CMMC-AB Team Member authorized to review and approve assessments submitted by Certified Assessors using criteria and a baseline.
Registrations Are Now Open
- Apply here to be accepted into the program. ($200 fee)
- Take training with Licensed Training Providers (LTP). Learn about LTPs here. Find them here. Classes will start to be offered in Q1 of 2021.
- Take an exam through CMMC-AB. Exams will be available in 2021. Details on how to schedule and take your exams will be provided in early 2021.
The discounted bundles are no longer available for purchase. Exam vouchers will be available for purchase through LTPs in 2021.
Initial Fees
Registration and application fees are non-refundable.
- Application - $200
- Creates unique CMMC-AB registration number
Individual Exam Fees
Includes the first year of certification. Payable at the time of exam.
- Certified Professional - $275 per test
- Certified Assessor 1 - $325 per test
- Certified Assessor 3 - $450 per test
Observer travel and per diem not included. Payable at the time of observation engagement.
- The first assessment of a candidate assessor is observed by an AB credentialed individual. - $2500/day
Annual Maintenance Fees (future)
These fees are published here to broadly set expectations for the future, and will not begin until at least one year after an individual is certified. Maintenance fees are subject to change.
Annual Certification Maintenance
- Certified Professional - $250
- Certified Assessor 1 - $250
- Certified Assessor 3 - $500
- Certified Assessor 5 (future) - TBD
Need help?
If you have questions (or suggestions!) regarding the CMMC-AB application process please contact us. Due to demand for applications, there may be a delay of several days before our team can respond.
