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Introduction to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Executive
4 Day
CMMC

A foundational course on Controlled Unclassified Information — what it is, how it is categorized, how it must be marked and handled, and why its protection is central to CMMC compliance. Participants leave with a clear, operational understanding of CUI obligations.

Target Audience

All personnel who create, receive, store, transmit, or destroy information in a Defense Industrial Base environment. Particularly valuable for operations staff, program managers, and anyone handling federal contract information.

Learning Objectives

1

Define CUI and explain why the CUI Program was established.

2

Navigate the CUI Registry and identify relevant categories.

3

Apply appropriate marking requirements, including banner markings, portion markings, and Limited Dissemination Controls (LDCs).

4

Describe safeguarding expectations for physical, administrative, and technical environments.

5

Understand NIST SP 800-171 requirements for storing CUI in information systems.

6

Apply proper workflows for handling, sharing, transmitting, and receiving CUI.

7

Identify incidents and misuse indicators and follow appropriate reporting procedures.

8

Describe organizational responsibilities in building and maintaining a CUI Program.

Delivery Format

Self-Paced

Fully self-paced online delivery allowing participants to complete course modules on their own schedule. Includes structured lessons, reference materials, and practical exercises designed for independent progression.

Per-Course Price$125

Hybrid

Primarily self-paced course delivery supplemented by scheduled live check-ins with an experienced subject matter expert or instructor three times per day to answer questions, provide clarification, and reinforce key concepts.

Per-Course Price$250

Bundle discounts available. Enroll in multiple Core Course Series courses and automatically receive tiered savings — up to 20% off when completing the full series. Discounts are applied automatically at enrollment.

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