
Train Until You Pass
If a SimSpace trainee doesn’t pass the CMMC exam on the first attempt, they can retake our training as many times as necessary until they pass at no additional cost.
Student Satisfaction
If you’re not completely satisfied with your SimSpace CMMC training product, we will offer a full refund. Check out the Terms & Conditions for details.
CMMC Knowledge Transfer
If an employee leaves within 3 months of obtaining CMMC certification, you can transfer your SimSpace training license to a different employee for free.Who needs this training?
This training is designed for cyber professionals who want to become a CMMC Certified Assessor. It prepares trainees for the Maturity Level 1 (CA-1) Assessor exam, which is the entry point for all CMMC assessors.
Course prerequisites
Per the CMMC-AB, CA-1 Assessors must be U.S. Persons who can pass a Tier 3 background check and have four or more years of cyber experience. You must also already be credentialed as a CMMC Certified Professional (CP).
Full course details
In this course, you will learn the complete methodology for conducting a Maturity Level 1 (ML1) CMMC assessment.
- Learn how to identify the cybersecurity reference documents and evidence associated with ML1 security practices.
- Examine the details of Federal Contract Information (FCI), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Federal contractor culture.
- Gain insight on how to record and organize the data you gather from a CMMC assessment.
- Know how to keep your assessments clean and viable through a full treatment on ethics.
- Understand how to complete the assessment process by preparing and delivering the CMMC assessment report.
Meet the Training Authors
These pros have paired their deep cyber expertise with insights on the new CMMC framework to craft a rich training experience that sets you up for success.Frequently Asked Questions
To become a CMMC CA-1 Assessor, you must:
• Be a U.S. Person (Green card is acceptable). To participate as a team member on ML-2 assessments, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Hold the 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)
As a Certified Assessor (CA), you may train to become a Level 1, 3, or 5 Assessor. As your level increases, you are credentialed to oversee CMMC assessments at higher maturity levels with increased data sensitivity. You are also eligible to supervise CPs and lower-level CAs.
After you complete the CA-1 training, you must then apply to take the CA-1 exam with the CMMC-AB. Only after you pass that exam and meet the full requirements for a CA-1 will you be authorized to conduct CMMC assessments.
Users may sign up for SimSpace's Certified Professional Training Course first to prepare their organizations for their CMMC assessment. If you wish to continue training to become a Certified Assessor, we offer a suite of CMMC trainings so you can go as far as you want on the CMMC journey all within a single platform.
And if you already have your CMMC CP credential, you can skip the CP training and jump right into CA-1.
If you are not completely satisfied with your SimSpace CMMC training product, we will offer a full refund. To qualify, the purchaser must notify SimSpace of the desire for a refund within one week of the user starting the course and having accessed or completed 20% or less of the course content.
Yes, but with an important limitation. An organization seeking certification (OSC) can optionally hire a C3PAO or a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) to consult on their preparations and pre-assess the organization. However, the organization must then work with a different C3PAO to find CAs to perform the actual CMMC assessment.
More CMMC Training Programs by SimSpace
SimSpace offers a suite of Certified Professional and Certified Assessor training to help experienced cyber professionals understand and meet the new CMMC requirements for their organization. Our self-paced online courses let you go as far as you want on the CMMC journey — all within a single platform.
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Certified Professional (CP)
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Certified Assessor (CA) - 3
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Certified Assessor (CA) - 5
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Sold outGain the most advanced training to conduct or supervise CMMC assessments up to the highest level of maturity (ML-5) for organizations with progressive practices.
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