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Cybersecurity extends to all entities delivering products or services to the federal government. The Program Protection – Cyber Credentials Program focuses on the standards, controls, and frameworks needed for safeguarding controlled unclassified information (CUI) and other assets throughout the supply chain. This three-course program supports the competency standards set by NCMA’s ANSI-accredited, Contract Management StandardTM Publication (CMS), and the corresponding Contract Management Book of Knowledge (CMBOK) standards. It is also DAU-aligned. Participants of this program will obtain:

  • 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
  • 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
  • The foundation contracting professionals need to oversee the supply chain 

After the successful completion of each individual course, you will be sent an electronic Training Certificate. Upon completion of all program requirements, you will receive a specialized digital badge identifying the Program Protection – Cyber Credentials Program and the associated competencies attained. 

Program Requirements

Course Title Course Number Learning Objectives/NCMA CMS Competencies Available Delivery Method/s

Cybersecurity for Contracting Professionals

1040

Learning Objectives:

  • Given case studies of cybersecurity risks, explain the role contracting professionals play in cybersecurity management
  • Given an overview of cybersecurity laws and regulations, determine which cybersecurity laws and regulations apply to your contracting organization
  • Given a walkthrough of various cybersecurity standards, controls, and frameworks, determine their impact on federal acquisitions
  • Given real-world contracting situations, analyze how to manage cybersecurity risks during acquisition planning and contract performance
  • Formulate a plan for staying up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity requirements

NCMA CMS Competencies:

1.4  Regulatory Compliance
2.1.1  Plan the Solicitation
4.1.1  Administer Contract

CLPs: 16
CEUs: 1.3

  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

 

Conducting Acquisitions for Cloud Services

1043

Learning Objectives:

  • Interpret the terminology, regulations, and processes specific to cloud acquisitions
  • Analyze the unique aspects of cloud acquisitions during the planning phase of the acquisition cycle
  • Analyze the unique aspects of cloud acquisitions during the contract formation phase of the acquisition cycle
  • Analyze the unique aspects of cloud acquisitions during the contract administration phase of the acquisition cycle

NCMA CMS Competencies:

1.2  Contract Principles
1.3  Standards of Conduct
1.4  Regulatory Compliance
2.1.1  Plan the Solicitation
2.1.1.1  Shape Internal Requirements
2.1.1.2  Conduct Market Research
2.1.1.4  Formulate Contracting Strategy
4.1.1  Administer Contract
4.1.2  Ensure Quality
4.1.4  Manage Changes

CLPs: 16
CEUs: 1.3

  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

 

Cybersecurity – Supply Chain Risk Management for Acquisition Personnel

1053

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify methods and techniques for contracting professionals to oversee and mitigate supply chain risks including cybersecurity
  • Describe the concepts of cybersecurity and cybersecurity compliance as they relate to the roles of contracting professionals
  • Describe the cybersecurity regulations and requirements that provide the foundation for contracting professionals to oversee the supply chain
  • Explain how contracting professionals ensure that cybersecurity complies with regulations and requirements in the supply chain

NCMA CMS Competencies:

1.1  Skills and Roles
1.4  Regulatory Compliance
2.1.1  Plan the Solicitation
4.1.1  Administer Contract

CLPs: 16
CEUs: 1.3

  • Instructor-Led Virtual
  • Instructor-Led In-Classroom

 

Additional Credential Information

  • Expiration: 3 years from date earned
  • Restrictions: None
  • Total CLPs if all courses in the Credential are completed: 48
  • Total CEUs if all courses in the Credential are completed: 3.9

Acquisition & Contracting Programs Letter of Intent

Courses completed prior to submitting this Letter of Intent may apply toward completion of the certificate program you wish to pursue. Please note that you have up to three years from the first certificate program course taken to complete the program.

Note: This Letter of Intent is for Management Concepts records only, not a legal contract, and does not obligate the student to take courses.