Southern Methodist University

Services Provided
  • Approved Training Providers
  • Cybersecurity Training Vendors
  • Workforce Alignment
CPAN Supplier Discount

CPAN members are eligible for a 20% registration discount using code CPAN20, with additional group pricing available.

Description:

Southern Methodist University (SMU) is a CAICO-approved CMMC Training Provider and a participant in the CMMC Partner Assurance Network (CPAN), supporting organizations and defense supply chains pursuing alignment with the Department of War (DoW) CMMC framework. SMU offers CCP (Certified CMMC Professional) and CCA (Certified CMMC Assessor) preparatory training through open-enrollment formats, including online, hybrid, and in-person delivery, with in-person courses are GI Bill eligible and also have Sallie Mae financing available. SMU also provides custom delivery on-site or on-campus training for employee cohorts of 10 or more. Successful completion of the SMU training program results in an SMU certificate of completion and a digital credential, issued independently of the certification exam, while fulfilling the required training hours established for eligibility to sit for the CCP or CCA examinations. Instruction is delivered by industry practitioners with direct experience in cybersecurity frameworks and CMMC readiness activities. SMU is a nationally and globally recognized R1 research institution, located in Dallas, Texas, and hosts the annual Southwest CMMC Implementation Conference.