CMMC Copilot: You're the Pilot.
We're Your Copilot.
From Certification to Career.
First-of-Its-Kind CMMC Training Combining Certification, Hands-On Experience, and Career Development
Why CMMC Copilot is Different
Traditional Approved Training Providers take a checkbox approach. CMMC Copilot is the
only program that trains and develops CMMC professionals through
a comprehensive pathway.
The Traditional Path
Think of traditional training as handing you a flight manual and saying, "Good luck." They only focus on delivering licensed training to pass the exam, then you're on your own to figure out the rest.
❌ Focus solely on passing exams
❌ Zero hands-on experience or simulation
❌ Does not solve the Experience Paradox
The CMMC Copilot Pathway
CMMC Copilot puts you in the cockpit, gives you simulator hours, then connects you with real missions. You're not just certified—you're career-ready.
✅ Certification prep + Hands-On Experience
✅ Real-world CMMC projects
✅ Access to paid consulting opportunities
The Industry Challenge: Experience Paradox Meets AI Disruption
The cybersecurity industry faces two critical challenges
The Experience Paradox
For every 100 cybersecurity jobs employers need to fill, only about 83 people are available. But the real issue isn't headcount—it's experience.
Most newly certified professionals face this paradox: "You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience."
Traditional ATPs don't solve this. They're one-dimensional—focused solely on helping you pass certification exams. After you complete the licensed training and pass your CCP or CCA exam, you're left to figure out the rest yourself.
The AI Revolution
Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally disrupting the cybersecurity industry, making it exponentially more competitive. Tools that once required deep technical expertise are becoming automated.
In this new AI-driven landscape, certification alone is not enough. Employers need professionals who combine technical credentials with practical experience, critical thinking, and proven competence in real-world scenarios.
CMMC Copilot's holistic approach to professional development prepares you to compete and thrive in this AI-driven world by focusing on what AI can't replace: hands-on experience, judgment under pressure, and proven ability to execute real CMMC assessments.
Ready to Break Through the Experience Paradox?
Learn how CMMC Copilot can accelerate your career development with
hands-on training and real-world experience.
How CMMC Copilot Works: Your On-the-Job Training Pathway
CMMC Copilot is structured as a comprehensive On-the-Job Training (OJT) and apprenticeship pathway
built on an Applied Learning Ethos.
CMMC Consulting
Build an independent consulting practice helping Defense Industrial Base organizations achieve compliance
C3PAO Certification Teams
Serve on CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) teams conducting Level 2 certification assessments
Internal Defense Contractor Roles
Work for Defense contractors or subcontractors to help them achieve and maintain CMMC compliance
You're the pilot. You choose your destination.
We Guide You There Through
Progressive Ranks
CMMC Copilot uses a Competency-Based Training Model where you advance based on what you can prove you know, not just seat time. The program features three progressive ranks, each unlocking greater opportunities:
CMMC Copilot 1
(Bronze Wings)
Complete CCP certification training
Participate in hands-on CMMC Level 1 mock assessments
Complete 24 CCP simulator hours working on real CMMC projects
Earn your Bronze Wings: Physical and digital badge recognizing your achievement
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CMMC Copilot 2
(Silver Wings)
Complete CCP certification training
Participate in advanced hands-on CMMC Level 2 mock assessments
Complete 32 CCA simulator hours
Earn your Silver Wings: Physical and digital badge
CMMC Copilot 3
(Gold Wings)
Complete CMMC Level 3 specialized training
Participate in advanced hands-on CMMC Level 3 mock assessments
Complete 16 CMMC Level 3 simulator hours
Earn your Gold Wings: Physical and digital badge
The CMMC Copilot OJT Pathway: Applied Learning Ethos
Academics (Certification Prep)
Aspire Cyber, as an Approved Training Provider (ATP), delivers the licensed CCP and CCA training required to qualify you to take certification exams.
Available Formats:
Self-Paced Guided Learning
12 months access to course recordings
Practice exams and hands-on online assignments
Access to live Instructor Open Q&A Discussion calls
Up to 3 hours of dedicated instructor time per course
Free course retake if you don't pass the certification exam
Virtual Private Instructor-Led Training
CCP Training: 4 Days
CCA Training: 5 Days
Simulation (Flight Simulators)
We use mock assessments—referred to as "flight simulators"—designed to replicate real CMMC conditions.
The Gamified Learning Experience:
As you complete mock assessments, attend study sessions, and develop CMMC artifacts (System Security Plans, policies, evidence documentation), you earn points toward advancing your rank.
Every simulation includes:
Pre-Flight Brief: Training objectives and flight plan overview
Hands-On Execution: You conduct the assessment in a safe environment
Post-Flight Debrief: Structured feedback from experienced CMMC Copilots
This debrief process is the single most important part of learning. It's how military aviators internalize mistakes and improve rapidly without real-world consequences.
Through multiple simulator sessions, you practice conducting CMMC assessments—examining documentation, interviewing stakeholders, testing controls, documenting findings—until you develop real competence.
Mentorship and Community
You're never navigating alone. You'll fly side-by-side with experienced CMMC Copilots who provide real-time feedback and guidance.
Weekly CMMC Study Sessions (Live): Led by CCPs or CCAs, these sessions reinforce learning and provide peer collaboration
Monthly CMMC Coaching Sessions: Led by subject matter experts who provide strategic career guidance and advanced technical insights
CMMC Copilot functions as a self-sustaining community focused on mutual investment in member success—counter to traditional, individualistic ATP models.
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CMMC Clinic
Work on actual CMMC projects with supervision and guidance, building practical experience and your professional portfolio.
Training Enclaves:
You'll have access to training CMMC enclaves (Microsoft, Google Workspace, PreVeil, Virtru) where you can implement actual CMMC configurations in realistic environments.
This hands-on experience is critical because the official CCA certification requires candidates to have at least three (3) years of cybersecurity experience and one (1) year of assessment or audit experience.
The Tier 3 Advantage
Here's a problem traditional ATPs don't address: After passing your CCP and CCA exams, you typically wait in limbo until your Tier 3 background check completes—which can take months.
With CMMC Copilot, you're gaining real-world experience while you wait. You can continue building skills through mock assessments, simulator hours, and potentially paid consulting work (depending on client requirements)—all while your background check processes.
You're not stuck waiting. You're building your career.
Meet Your CMMC Copilots
All CMMC Copilots are CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs), CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs), and Lead CMMC Certified Assessors with real-world operational experience.
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Dr. Constance Blanson, PhD
CCA & CMMC Provisional Instructor
Academic Professor and IT Consultant specializing in cloud security, FedRAMP, and pragmatic security frameworks.
Dr. Maureen McWhite, PhD
PhD - CCP & CMMC Provisional Instructor
Supply chain cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of IT experience, specializes in helping small and medium businesses reduce cyber risk through training and establishing strong cybersecurity postures.
Tiffany
Laitola
CCP & CMMC Provisional Instructor
Retired Master Chief Petty Officer (E-9) with 30 years in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. Led top-scoring Navy Cybersecurity Inspection.
Derrich
Phillips
Lead CCA & CMMC Provisional Instructor
20+ years managing strategic security programs. U.S. Army Cyber Network Defender. Leadership at Lockheed Martin and Bank of America.
Who Should Join CMMC Copilot?
This program is designed for individuals seeking comprehensive career development in CMMC compliance:
High School Students
Get a head start on a high-demand cybersecurity career with hands-on training and clear progression.
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College Students
Gain professional certifications and real-world experience while still in school, graduating job-ready.
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Cybersecurity Professionals
Specialize in the high-demand CMMC field with practical experience that employers actually want.
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Military Veterans
Apply your security clearance and operational discipline to a lucrative civilian CMMC career with training that feels familiar.
IT Professionals
Transition into cybersecurity compliance with structured training and hands-on experience.
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Carrier Changers
Enter a growing field with comprehensive training, mentorship, and clear career pathways.
See If CMMC Copilot Is Right for You
Payment plans available. Ask about organizational sponsorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Launch Your CMMC Career?
If you're serious about building a CMMC career with hands-on experience and comprehensive development—schedule a 15-minute consultation today.
No pressure. Just an honest conversation about your personalized flight plan.