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CMMC Phase 2 · Nov 2026 An institute of Dallas College
Ascend Global Training Institute
Get CMMC-Ready
with Ascend.
Innovation. Corporate readiness. Wider access to in-demand skills.
CMMC Phase 2 enforcement lands in November 2026 — just months away. Ascend’s four-class ladder takes you from a two-day Awareness on-ramp through Implementation Readiness, CCP Prep, and CCA Prep, delivered on campus at Dallas College — Downtown.
Phase 2 Deadline
Nov '26
C3PAO enforcement
Partner Since
2017
Dallas College
Class Formats
4
Awareness → CCA
Why Ascend
An institute built for what companies need next.
Ascend Global Training Institute is an institute of Dallas College, created to close the gap between in-demand skills and the people who need them — crosswalking employer-driven training into Professional Development and Career Advancement. Its charter is simple: Innovation. Corporate readiness. Wider access to in-demand skills.
An institute of Dallas College · Dallas College — Downtown
Corporate readiness
Built with employers in mind: cohorts that map to the credentials and deadlines organizations face, so teams arrive ready for the work, not just the exam.
Wider access
Backed by Dallas College’s reach, Ascend opens in-demand, high-value credentials to more learners and more communities across North Texas.
Who this is for
Built for the people the deadline actually lands on.
CMMC obligations flow from the contract down to everyone who touches controlled information. If any of these describe your organization, this is your on-ramp.
Prime contractors
Organizations holding contracts directly with the DoD/DoW that must demonstrate CMMC compliance to keep them.
Sub-contractors
Suppliers and partners in a prime’s supply chain who inherit flow-down CMMC requirements.
AI-era compliance teams
Teams preparing for newer AI-era compliance models, where evidence and judgment matter more than policy recitation.
Professionals earning CEUs
Individuals advancing their careers and meeting continuing-education-unit (CEU) requirements.
Awareness & Training programs
Organizations satisfying their CMMC Awareness & Training objectives with a recognized, structured program.
The class ladder
Four rungs, one climb to readiness.
Enter at any rung. Start with the two-day Awareness on-ramp, then climb toward implementation, certification, and assessment as your role demands.
- Rung 1 · Start here Awareness
CMMC for Business Professionals
$795 $895
2 days
The on-ramp: understand CMMC, your obligations, and where your organization stands.
Prepares you for
CEUs and your organization's Awareness & Training objectives.
Enroll → Learn more → - Rung 2 · Implement Readiness
CMMC Implementation Readiness
$2,495
5 days
The implementation bootcamp: build the documentation your assessment will demand.
- Rung 3 · Credential Certified Professional
Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Prep
$3,495
Certification track
Credential prep for the foundational CMMC professional certification.
- Rung 4 · Most advanced Certified Assessor
Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Prep
$4,995
Certification track
Advanced prep for professionals who will conduct CMMC assessments.
Next cohort
Start with the Aug 18–19 Awareness class.
Two days. On campus at Dallas College Downtown. The clearest first step toward your November 2026 readiness.
Awareness · CMMC for Business Professionals
- Dates
- August 18–19, 2026
- Time
- 9:00am – 1:00pm CT
- Format
- Hybrid · On-campus, Dallas College Downtown
- Campus
- Dallas College — Downtown
$795 $895 Early bird
$100 off when you enroll before Aug 1.
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Backed by the Readiness Platform
You don’t just learn the rules.
You train under assessment conditions.
Every Ascend cohort is backed by Divergence’s AI-powered Assessment Simulation. Students practice the judgment a C3PAO actually uses — MET / NOT MET decisions across 200+ scenarios — not just policy recitation.
Engine 01
Certification
Authorized credential prep across the CMMC ladder — from Awareness through CCP and CCA.
Engine 02
Assessment Simulation
Train under real C3PAO conditions: MET / NOT MET judgment calls across 200+ scenarios.
Engine 03
Evidence Intelligence
AI-assisted gap analysis that maps your artifacts against the practices an assessor will check.
Upcoming Cohorts
Class calendar
Filter by class or scheduling status. Future dates are being finalized — register interest and we'll notify you when enrollment opens.
| Class | Category | Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMMC for Business Professionals | Awareness | August 18–19, 2026 | Hybrid · Dallas Downtown | |
| CMMC for Business Professionals | Awareness | September 15–16, 2026 | Hybrid · Dallas Downtown | |
| CMMC Implementation Readiness | Readiness | October 12–16, 2026 | Hybrid · Dallas Downtown | |
| Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Prep | Certified Professional | October 19–23, 2026 | Hybrid · Dallas Downtown | |
| CMMC for Business Professionals | Awareness | November 17–18, 2026 | Hybrid · Dallas Downtown | |
| Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Prep | Certified Assessor | December 7–11, 2026 | Hybrid · Dallas Downtown |
Questions, answered
CMMC at Ascend — frequently asked
Who is Ascend Global Training Institute? +
Ascend Global Training Institute is an institute of Dallas College, focused on innovation, corporate readiness, and wider access to in-demand skills. Its CMMC program is delivered with Divergence Academy.
What is CMMC and who needs it? +
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the U.S. Department of Defense/War framework for protecting controlled unclassified information. Prime contractors and subcontractors in the defense industrial base need it; Phase 2 C3PAO enforcement begins November 2026.
Which class should I start with? +
Most people start with CMMC for Business Professionals (Awareness) to understand the model and their obligations, then move to Implementation Readiness, CCP Prep, or CCA Prep as their role requires.
Where are classes held? +
Classes are hybrid — attend on-campus at Dallas College Downtown or join live online.
Do you offer Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)? +
Yes. The Awareness class supports CEUs and organizational Awareness & Training objectives.
How does payment work? +
Enroll online and pay securely via Stripe. The Awareness class is $895, with $100 off when you enroll before August 1, 2026.
Can my organization enroll a team? +
Yes — contact us at hello@divergence.one to arrange team or cohort enrollment.
The clock is running
November 2026 is closer than it looks.
Phase 2 C3PAO enforcement begins November 2026. Start your climb now with the Aug 18–19 Awareness class at Ascend Global Training Institute — or talk through the right rung for your team.