Prepare a consultant to earn the ISSA CIMS Certified Expert (CCE) credential and maintain it
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Steps
Confirm eligibility and complete the CIMS Certification Expert (CCE) training course through ISSA's learning platform
Pass the associated CCE certification requirements to become authorized to train and consult organizations preparing for CIMS certification
Use the credential to advise BSC clients on documentation, mock assessments, and readiness for their ISSA-accredited third-party assessment
Track the credential's validity period and diarize renewal well in advance of expiration
Complete the CCE recertification course/requirements every two years to keep the credential active
Budget for member vs. non-member renewal pricing, which differs under ISSA's published fee schedule
Known gotchas
CCE certification is valid for two years, not indefinitely — track the renewal date directly rather than assuming a longer cycle
A CCE credential qualifies someone to train/consult on CIMS readiness but does not replace the ISSA-accredited third-party assessor required for the client's actual certification assessment
Confirm current course availability and pricing on learning.issa.com/cims.issa.com, as ISSA periodically updates its education catalog
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