# CMMC Notes

Certifications

* CCP vs RP
  * Registered Practitioners  / Registered Practiciton Organizations (RP/RPO) can provide consulting services
  * CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) can provide consulting services but is also a foundational step to becoming a CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)
  * CCP requires taking/passing CCP training and associated exam
* CCA
  * Certified Assessor or Certified Lead Assessor based on experience and taking/passing CCA training and associated exam
* CCI
  * CMMC Certified Instructor replaced Provisional Instructor (PI) program in 2026
  * Requires taking CCI training and association with a Approved Training Provider / Approved Publishing Partner

ISACA becoming new CAICO from CyberAB in April 2026