·01 — What is CCNC?
The national hub for CAE collaboration.
The CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) serves as the entry point for colleges and universities pursuing Academic Validation or NCAE-C Designation. It provides mentoring from qualified advisors, self-assessment tools using the CAE Program Applicant Checklist, and tailored resources to guide institutions through the designation process. CCNC works in close collaboration with the Peer Review National Center (PRNC) and the CAE-CNC to help institutions meet national cybersecurity education workforce needs.
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Designation tracks
Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, Cyber Research, and Cyber AI — choose the right fit.
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Curriculum mapping
Map your programs to the CAE Knowledge Units and DoD 8140 work roles.
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Community access
Once designated, join the CAE Community for resources, grants, and convenings.
·02 — Related programs
Other ways into build ecosystem.
Programs in the same sub-service — Connect the Cyber Academic Community.
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Enable Academic Institutions
CAE Community
National center supporting and empowering 490+ CAE-designated institutions through centralized resources, technical support, and strategic workforce development initiatives.
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Connect the Cyber Academic Community
USCYBERCOM Academic Engagement Network
Direct communication network between USCYBERCOM and CAE-designated institutions, providing academia visibility into operational cyber priorities and Department of War workforce needs.
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