Program Protection — Cyber and AI Certificate Program
Explore the standards, controls, and frameworks needed for safeguarding controlled unclassified information (CUI) and other assets throughout the supply chain.
How to Earn a Certificate
Enrolling in and completing one of our Certificate Programs is simple and straightforward. Just complete the following steps to earn your Certificate and accelerate your career in the federal government.
Choose a Program
Find the program and specific track that best meets your professional development needs.
Enroll in Program
Submit a Certificate Program Application to learn more about our programs. Submitting this form doesn’t oblige you to take any courses.
Select and Register
Browse our website to explore our essential training courses for employees and team development, along with available dates.
Complete
Complete all program requirements within 3 years of starting your first course. Attend all classes and pass any final exams (if applicable).
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Program Overview
This 3-course program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited Contract Management Standard™ (CMS™) and the corresponding Contract Management Book of Knowledge® (CMBOK®) competencies and standards. After the successful completion of each individual course, you will be sent an electronic certificate of completion. Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a specialized digital badge identifying the Program Protection — Cyber and AI Certificate Program and the DAU-aligned competencies attained.
Learning Outcomes 1
An understanding of the role contracting professionals play in cybersecurity management, including the strategies they can employ to support the reduction of security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks during acquisition planning and contract performance management
Learning Outcomes 2
Interpretation of cybersecurity laws and regulations and the ability to determine which apply to an agency’s requirements during the acquisition process, with specific emphasis on cloud services
Learning Outcomes 3
The foundation contracting professionals need to oversee the supply chain
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Program Requirements
Courses
| Course name | Course ID | Delivery methods | Length | Tuition |
Credits
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity for Contracting Professionals | 1040 | 2 Days | $1,099 | 16/14/16 | |
| Conducting Acquisitions for Cloud Services | 1043 | 2 Days | $1,099 | 16/14/16 | |
| Cybersecurity and the Supply Chain | 1053 | 2 Days | $1,099 | 16/14/16 |
Additional Certificate Program Information
- Expiration: 3 years from date earned
- Restrictions: None
- Total CLPs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 48
- Total CEUs if all courses in the Certificate Program are completed: 3.9
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Certificate Program FAQs
Acquisition and Contracting Certificate Programs Letter of Intent
Courses completed prior to submitting this Certificate Program Application may apply toward completion of the certificate program you wish to pursue. Please note that you have up to 3 years from the first certificate program course taken to complete the program.
Note: This Certificate Program Application is for Management Concepts records only, not a legal contract, and does not obligate the student to take courses.
