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JOIN How to get CCA certified
You’ve prepared by doing the work, taken the exam and are now ready to apply for your CCA certification. Let’s make sure you have everything you need:
STEP 1: PASS THE EXAM
Prior to sending your application, you must meet the following requirements:
- Pass the CCA Exam within the last two years
- Active CCP certification
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience
- 1+ year of assessment or audit experience
- One intermediate or advanced proficiency level for the Career Pathway Certified Assessor 612 from the DoD Manual 8140.3 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program
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STEP 2: PAY THE APPLICATION FEE
Pay the one-time US$50 application processing fee
- Once your official exam scores have been released, you may pay the application fee and then apply for certification.
- Login to your MYISACA account to access the application processing fee.
STEP 3: FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION
Candidates must apply for certification within five years of having passed the exam.
ONLINE APPLICATIONCCA certification requirements
Successfully complete the CCA examination
The CCA exam is open to those looking to participate in formal CMMC assessments. To earn the CCA exam you will need to complete mandatory training through an ATP. When you take the CCA exam, we’ll send you your results, and if you passed, the details you need to apply for your CCA certification. Candidates have two years from the passing date to apply for certification.
Demonstrate the minimum required work experience
A minimum of three years of cybersecurity experience and one year of assessment or audit experience is required for certification. Candidates have two years from the passing date to apply.
Earn & report CPE hours
Attain and report a minimum of 120 Continuing Professional Development (CPE) hours during a three-year reporting period, completing a minimum of 20 CPE hours per year. If these CPEs satisfy the requirements for other ISACA certifications, they may also count toward those designations.
Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics
Members of ISACA and/or holders of the CCA designation agree to a Code of Professional Ethics to guide professional and personal conduct.