CCA Course Overview: Advance to CMMC Assessor and earn 40 CPE Credits
| Grow your place in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by mastering compliance assessment processes of mandatory protection for Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This inaugural Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Certified Professional (CCP) course is offered by Adodo, a Cyber-AB CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and Authorized Training Provider (ATP), in partnership with Knight Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Compliance (CICC). This course, taught by Dr. Tom Duffey, Knight CICC Principal, Consultant, Assessor/Auditor, and Instructor, an ISACA APMG accredited trainer, and a respected leader serving in multiple roles within the Houston security community, provides candidates with a deep, actionable understanding of the CMMC ecosystem, including required tools, techniques, and security requirements detailed in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171. Designed specifically to prepare you for the rigorous CMMC CCA exam, this instructor-led training verifies your knowledge to perform effective CMMC Level 2 Certified Assessments for Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs). The first phase of CMMC enforcement went active on November 10, 2025, mandating the implementation of critical protections, and in phase two defense contractors will be required to pass rigorous assessments to secure government contracts. Earning your CCP is the crucial first step in your CMMC journey. The official CCP training class and certification are also mandatory prerequisite for professionals seeking to advance to Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), and/or Lead CCA (LCCA) certifications. Note: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)/Department of War (DoW) is the authoritative source for CMMC documentation (https://www.acq.osd.mil/cmmc/documentation.html). |
Who Should Attend?
- This comprehensive CCA certification preparation training builds on the CCP training and is critical for professionals spanning the compliance and cybersecurity spectrum at all levels, including but not limited to:
- Executives and employees of Organizations Seeking CMMC Certification (OSC)
- Prime and Subcontractors with current and future defense contracts involving the storage, transmission, and/or processing of Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Professionals at all levels
- Regulatory Compliance Officers and Legal and Contract Compliance Professionals
- Federal and Commercial Cybersecurity and Technology Consultants and Managers
- Federal Employees and Contract Office Representatives (CORs)
- Registered Practitioners (RPs) and Registered Practitioners Advanced (RPAs)
- Candidate CMMC Assessment Team Members
Prerequisites
| CCP candidates should have ALL of the following: • Complete the official CCP Training Course AND • Three or more years of cybersecurity experience (Bachelor's degree, education, and/or related military or professional experience) AND • One or more years in assessment/audit experience AND • Hold ONE current "Intermediate" or "Advanced" certification from the list below: -Intermediate • CompTIA Security+, Cloud+, CASP+, or PenTest+ • Mile2 CISSO • ISC^2 CGRC/CAP • GIAC GSEC or GCSA • FITSP-A -Advanced • ISACA CISA or CISM • CompTIA CySA+ • ISC^2 CISSP or CISSP-ISSEP • GIAC GSLC or GSNA • EC-Council CCISO |
CAICO Blueprint Alignment
Official CMMC Assessor and Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO) 2022 Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Blueprint Alignment
The curriculum is strictly aligned with the official 2022 CAICO Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) Blueprint, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to successfully prepare candidates for the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) certification examination. The course is structured to provide in-depth instruction across all weighted content domains while emphasizing practical application through real-world assessment scenarios and hands-on exercises.
- Domain 1: Evaluating Organizations Seeking Certification (OSCs) Against CMMC Level 2 Requirements (15%)
- Domain 2: CMMC Level 2 Assessment Scoping (20%)
- Domain 3: CMMC Assessment Process (CAP) (25%)
- Domain 4: Assessing CMMC Level 2 Practices (40%)
Houston, TX
Join us for the inaugural Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) training at the Microsoft Corporate Office in Houston, Texas. This instructor-led course combines expert instruction, real-world assessment scenarios, and practical exercises to prepare candidates for the Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) certification examination.
Remote attendees are also welcome!
Starting Monday, November 2nd, 2026
Dates
Monday to Friday
Nov. 2nd - Nov. 6th, 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm CST
Location
Microsoft Corporate Office
750 Town & Country Blvd., Suite #1000
Houston, TX 77024
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Tom Duffey
Lead Adodo / Knight CCA Instructor:
Dr. Tom, a respected leader in the Houston community, is a mechanical engineer, consultant, auditor, thought leader, project manager, instructor, and OT/IT cybersecurity and regulatory compliance professional with over 30 years of experience in the defense, energy, and healthcare sectors. Dr. Tom, the principal at Knight CICC, is a lead CCA and CMMC Certified Instructor (CCI).
Knight CICC
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CYBERSECURITY & COMPLIANCE
Protect - Consult - Audit - Train
Adodo is your mission-ready partner for DoD Cyber Compliance, dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes. We are an Authorized CMMC C3PAO and Authorized Training Provider (ATP).
Phone: 202-656-3630
hello@adodo.ai (C3PAO)
training@adodo.ai (Training)