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APM Group Secures CESG Certified Training Contract [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) APM Group has announced it is working with CESG to deliver its new cyber security training certification scheme. According to a release, the CESG Certified Training (CCT) scheme is designed to assure high quality cyber security training courses delivered by training providers. APM Group is an independent Certification Body which been appointed by CESG to assess the courses for content and delivery. Training courses will be assessed under the CCT scheme against the relevant areas of the IISP Skills Framework. The new CCT scheme complements the CESG Certified Professional (CCP) scheme. CCP is a measure of an individual's competence to demonstrate sustained ability to apply skills, knowledge and expertise in real-world situations. APM Group said it is currently one of three certification bodies offering the CCP scheme. Both CCP and CCT share the IISP Framework as a common standard. The new CCT scheme will help individuals and businesses identify which training courses are most relevant to their current role(s) as a part of a comprehensive learning pathway for the cyber security profession as a whole. The CCT scheme will be launched in June 2014 and will be managed by APM Group. It is expected that the first courses will be 'CESG certified' by late summer 2014. CESG, the information security arm of GCHQ, aims to protect and promote the vital interests of the UK by providing advice and assistance on the security of communications and electronic data. The APM Group is a business providing accreditation and certification services. More information: www.cesg.gov.uk www.apmgroupltd.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |