CMCP
CMCP is a foundational operational technology (OT) certification for professionals working in any mission critical environment.
The Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP) certification is a vendor-neutral, globally trusted program for professionals protecting critical operational technology (OT) infrastructure from physical and cyber-related attacks. CMCP validates the foundational knowledge required to prevent attacks and mitigate risk.
Many roles within mission critical infrastructure would benefit from professionals achieving the CMCP certification to assist with the continuous maintenance of critical systems:
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Engineering Technicians are responsible for operations and maintenance of the communication channels connecting computers with remotely controlled equipment, as well as, the equipment in the network. Tasks and responsibilities may include:
Electronic Control Technicians work with the controls behind electronic equipment. They monitor and assess control systems and carry out repairs under intense pressure to ensure there is no halt in a production process. Tasks and responsibilities may include:
Protection & Control Technicians maintain controllers that regulate the functions of a system. These technicians work in a variety of mission critical environments including automotive, and aerospace and industrial automation. Tasks may include:
Petroleum Technologists are involved in the determination of the specific properties and classification of crude oil, which will determine the refining parameters. During the refining process, laboratory petroleum technologists perform testing and evaluation of various samples. Requirements may include:
The Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP) certification exam is designed to validate your knowledge against mission critical best practices as determined by hundreds of subject matter experts in the mission critical industry. The seven domains shown below are covered in the certification exam, so begin preparing by downloading your copy of the CMCP Candidate Handbook, today!
Wonder how many questions are on the Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP) certification exam and how you will be taking the test? Find out with this snapshot of the CMCP exam requirements:
CMCP
US-English
CMCP candidates must have:
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150
Multiple Choice
180 Minutes
Good-For-Life (GFL)
Get ready for your Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP) certification exam with a voucher package that fits your learning style. Choose from packages with e-learning resources and classroom training offered through the Mission Critical Global Alliance (MCGA) authorized training provider network.
Read the e-learning resources that address the core principles of mission critical operations.
Schedule a classroom-style training program with one of our training partners.
The Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP) certification exam is administered by Pearson VUE. It can be taken through OnVUE, their remote online testing platform, or in person at more than 5,000 testing centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For insight into scheduling and sitting for your exam:
All exams require the purchase of a Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP) exam voucher to register for the exam. Mission Critical Global Alliance (MCGA) recommends choosing a training package or bundle to prepare you for the exam. All bundles include an exam voucher.
To purchase a voucher or package for yourself, someone else, or to make a bulk purchase, select the geographic location below where the exam will be taken.
Taking the exam in the U.S.? Select one of these vouchers.
Taking the exam outside of the U.S.? Choose your voucher here.
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If you have questions about the CMCP certification, reach out to us and a member of the leadership team will contact you.