The PECB CMMC Foundations training course enables participants to understand the fundamental concepts, definitions, and approaches of the CMMC model.
Why Should You Attend?
The PECB CMMC Foundations training course allows you to learn more about the structure of the CMMC model, including CMMC levels, domains, and practices. You will also gain basic knowledge related to the CMMC ecosystem, the CMMC assessment process, and the CMMC Code of Professional Conduct.
The successful completion of the training course is followed by an exam. A PECB CMMC Foundations certificate demonstrates that you comprehend the CMMC model, are able to identify the requirements for CMMC levels, and have the basic knowledge to help an organization in implementing the CMMC requirements.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Individuals interested in being part of the CMMC ecosystem
- Individuals seeking to gain knowledge about the CMMC model
- Individuals interested in using the CMMC model
- Suppliers of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and other organizations seeking CMMC certification
Learning Objectives
This training course allows you to:
- Describe the basic concepts, definitions, and approaches of the CMMC model
- Get acquainted with the CMMC levels, domains, and practices
- Explain how CMMC model could be applied in the supply chain of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) sector
Educational Approach
This training course is participant centered and:
- Contains lecture sessions illustrated with graphics, examples, and discussions
- Encourages interaction between participants by means of questions, suggestions, quizzes, etc.
- Includes quizzes which are a simulation of the questions of the final exam
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
More Details
Course agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to the CMMC ecosystem and the CMMC model
- Day 2: CMMC practices, assessment process, and code of professional conduct
Examination
The “PECB CMMC Foundations” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of the CMMC model, CMMC ecosystem, and code of professional conduct
- Domain 2: CMMC domains, practices, and assessment process
Certificate requirements
Upon the successful completion of the exam, you can apply for the credential shown in the table below.
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
| Designation | Exam | Professional experience | CMMMS project experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certificate Holder in CMMC Foundations | Pass the PECB CMMC Foundations exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- Participants will be provided with the training course materials containing over 200 pages of explanatory information and quizzes.
- An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
- In case of exam failure, candidates can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of the initial exam date.
- The PECB CMMC Foundations credential is not approved by the Cyber AB. It is a PECB credential that demonstrates the candidate’s understanding and knowledge of the basic concepts of the CMMC model and the CMMC ecosystem.
