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.
- 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.