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Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Prep

Certification-track preparation for the foundational CMMC professional credential — your entry into the assessment ecosystem.

$3,495

Certification track · Hybrid

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The Certified CMMC Professional credential is the recognized entry point for anyone who wants to work inside the CMMC ecosystem — as a consultant, an advisor, or a future assessor. This certification-track class is built to get you ready.

CCP Prep takes you through the territory the credential covers: how the CMMC ecosystem fits together, how the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) works, how scoping is applied, how the practices are evaluated, and the ethics and professional conduct expected of practitioners. It closes with structured, exam-focused review.

You’ll leave with a clear command of the foundational material and a focused plan to sit the exam.

The CCP is the foundation of a CMMC career. For professionals advancing to conduct assessments, the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) credential — and our CCA Prep class — is the natural next step.

Outcomes

What you'll be able to do

✓Understand the CMMC ecosystem and the roles within it — C3PAOs, assessors, and the CyberAB.
✓Work through the CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) and how an assessment is conducted.
✓Apply scoping principles and the CMMC practices the way the credential expects.
✓Recognize the ethical and professional conduct standards required of CMMC practitioners.
✓Prepare for the CCP exam with structured, exam-focused review.

Who it's for

Built for

•Consultants and advisors building a practice around CMMC.
•GRC and compliance professionals expanding into the CMMC ecosystem.
•Practitioners entering the CMMC assessment field who need the foundational credential.

What we cover

Curriculum themes

01 The CMMC ecosystem and the roles within it

02 The CMMC Assessment Process (CAP)

03 Scoping principles and asset categorization

04 The CMMC practices and how they are evaluated

05 Ethics and professional conduct for practitioners

06 Exam preparation and review

Class FAQs

Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) Prep — questions, answered

What is the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)? +

The CCP is the foundational professional credential in the CMMC ecosystem. It demonstrates a working knowledge of the model, the assessment process, scoping, and the practices — and it is the common entry point for professionals who want to work in or alongside CMMC assessments.

Are there prerequisites for this prep class? +

This class is built for professionals with a working background in IT, security, or compliance. If you are newer to CMMC, our Awareness and Implementation Readiness classes are a strong foundation first.

Does the price include the CCP exam voucher? +

Plan for the exam fee separately unless we confirm otherwise for your cohort. Check with our team for the current details before you enroll.

How is the class delivered? +

It is delivered hybrid — attend on-campus at Dallas College Downtown or join live online. See the calendar for upcoming cohort dates.

How much does it cost? +

$3,495.

What comes after the CCP? +

The CCP is the foundation. Professionals who go on to conduct assessments advance toward the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) credential — our CCA Prep class is the next step on that path.

Do I need to have taken the Readiness bootcamp first? +

No, it is not a formal prerequisite. That said, the hands-on implementation experience from Readiness gives helpful real-world context for the assessment concepts covered here.

Upcoming dates

When this class runs

October 19–23, 2026 Hybrid · Dallas Downtown

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