Certified CIP Compliance Professional (C3P)
Credential Information
Certified CIP Compliance Professional is designed for those with broad responsibilities across multiple areas of compliance oversight. This includes professionals within an organization’s compliance or regulatory oversight teams and technical subject matter experts with significant participation in audits and other oversight activities.
This program signifies competence in all aspects of managing compliance with the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, which establish federally mandated cybersecurity controls for organizations that own or operate electric power generation or transmission in North America.
Upon completion of this program, recipients will:
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the NERC CIP standards.
- Identify the operational and technology contexts in which the NERC CIP standards are applied.
- Apply regulatory and compliance oversight processes used to enforce the standards.
- Be qualified to develop, implement, oversee, and manage all aspects of CIP compliance programs and related security efforts within the electric sector.
Related Certifications and Experience
A broad range of prior certifications and experience may constitute prior learning for this credential, including CISSP, CISA, and CSM. Previous experience in information systems audit or regulatory compliance will map to this credential.
Target Staff Functions
Cybersecurity, Operational Technology, Networking and Communications, Regulatory Compliance, associated management.
Industry Foundations for CIP (Available On-Demand)
This course has been designed to establish a baseline of conceptual technical knowledge that is important to the understanding of and compliance with the NERC CIP standards. The target audience is industry professionals that do not have significant technical backgrounds. However, individual sections may be useful and relevant for technical professionals that need to fill knowledge gaps in domains outside their core expertise.
Program Elements:
Our courses can be completed in several delivery modalities throughout the participant’s one year access.
Hybrid/Blended
A mix of in-person and online components.
Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
Can be either in-person or virtual but always guided by a live instructor.
On-Demand
Training is available at any time through our Learning Management System (LMS)
Cohort-Based Learning
A structured group of participants who begin and progress through a course or program at the same time, often participating in shared activities, discussions, and assignments. Learn more.
Access to Class Recordings
Since Spring of 2020, our CIP courses have been offered online. Online classes are recorded for later viewing by attendees.
On-Demand Course Access
In addition to the recorded classes, individual recordings of each class unit are being developed for on-demand viewing.
Additional On-Demand Video Library
In addition to recorded course presentations, additional videos that delve deeper into specific topics are being developed. These videos will build on the information presented in course materials providing more extensive and thorough discussion than can be accomplished in limited class time. More than 50 topics have been identified and the first videos will be released in late 2021
Self-Study Guide and Resource Library
The self-study guides for CIP courses provide a roadmap for further study and review of topics presented in class. All referenced documents are available directly from the class repository for convenience.
Email Access to CIP Instructor
Our CIP instructors are available via email to program participants. This allows a convenient resource to get quick answers to questions that arise between or after class sessions.
Monthly Zoom Open Q&A
Program participants have access to regular online Q&A sessions with our CIP instructors. These will be held at least monthly, but possibly more frequently based on demand
- Developed and delivered by industry-recognized experts
- Tailored to address current regulatory standards and real-world practices
- Flexible course delivery to accommodate working professionals
Upon purchase, each participant receives 12 months of full access to all course materials within the selected program. This includes:
- On-demand access to class recordings for flexible, self-paced learning
- Full access to the EnergySec Resource Library, featuring tools, templates, and reference materials
- Direct email access to EnergySec instructors for questions and personalized guidance
- Access to one in-person course as part of the selected program
- Participants may pursue full certification or choose to complete individual courses based on their professional needs and interests.