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Cyber Defence Capability Assessment Tool (CDCAT®) in Jordan

Name: Cyber Defence Capability Assessment Tool (CDCAT®)
Price: 2800.00 USD
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This 3-day course builds capability to assess cyber defence maturity, practise the tool workflow, and prepare for the certification exam.

24 hours (3 days) Professional APMG Certifications

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

The Cyber Defence Capability Assessment Tool (CDCAT) is a structured approach for assessing cyber defence capability across people, process, and technology. The associated certification is awarded by APMG International and recognises the ability to apply the model to real organisations. Over three days, you will learn the CDCAT concepts, scoring model, and control mappings, then apply them in guided labs. You will configure a simulated assessment, collect and evaluate evidence, prioritise remediation, and produce stakeholder-ready reports and dashboards. APMG International administers the certification exam. Specific exam format, booking arrangements, and sitting options are provided by APMG and its exam partners; this course includes a mock exam and guidance on how to book. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Explain the purpose, structure, and key terminology of CDCAT
Apply the capability assessment methodology and interpret scores
Map control requirements to recognised frameworks during an assessment
Plan and scope an assessment, including roles, data sources, and evidence needs
Capture, organise, and validate evidence to support capability ratings
Prioritise remediation and communicate risk and progress using reports and metrics
Integrate outputs with governance, assurance, and continuous improvement processes
Prepare effectively for the APMG certification exam with practice questions and a mock exam

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

3-day course agenda

3 days · 24 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 3 recommended days
Practical work: 3 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Foundations of CDCAT and the assessment modelDomains 1–3: purpose and terminology; methodology and scoring; control mappings

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:30 · Course orientation, objectives, and assessment approach
09:30–10:30 · CDCAT purpose, scope, and terminology
10:45–12:15 · Capability assessment methodology and scoring model
13:15–14:15 · Control sets and mapping to recognised frameworks
14:15–15:15 · Tool walkthrough: configuration, assessment structure, roles
15:30–16:15 · Exam-style practice questions: foundations and terminology
16:15–17:00 · Hands-on: setting up an assessment and importing evidence placeholders
17:00–17:30 · Day 1 review and Q&A

Put it into practice

Using a simulated CDCAT environment, configure an assessment for a sample organisation and define the assessment scope. Map an initial control set to the chosen scope and prepare the scoring template.

You’ll take away
Configured assessment skeleton and scoring template

Day 2Evidence, scoring consistency, and actionable outputsDomains 2, 4–6: scoring; risk prioritisation; evidence; reporting and communication

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 1 and short quiz
09:20–10:30 · Data collection techniques and evidence management
10:45–12:15 · Scoring walkthrough on example domains; calibration and consistency
13:15–14:15 · Risk prioritisation and remediation planning using CDCAT outputs
14:15–15:15 · Reporting and dashboards for different stakeholders
15:30–16:15 · Exam-style practice questions: assessment scenarios
16:15–17:10 · Lab: conduct a mini-assessment on a case study environment
17:10–17:30 · Day 2 review and action plan

Put it into practice

Work in pairs to collect sample evidence, assign capability ratings, and compare results to calibrate scoring. Generate a prioritised remediation list and a one-page stakeholder summary.

You’ll take away
Mini-assessment pack with ratings, remediation list, and stakeholder summary

Day 3Governance, integration, and exam readinessDomains 6–7: stakeholder communication; governance and continuous improvement

What we’ll cover

09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 2 and readiness check
09:20–10:30 · Governance, assurance, and continuous improvement with CDCAT
10:45–12:15 · Integrating CDCAT with organisational risk and audit processes
13:15–14:15 · Advanced reporting: metrics, trends, and executive briefings
14:15–15:15 · Common pitfalls in assessments and how to avoid them
15:30–16:30 · Mock exam (sample questions under timed conditions)
16:30–17:00 · Mock debrief, exam tips, and booking guidance for the APMG exam
17:00–17:30 · Personal study plan and next steps

Put it into practice

Consolidate the case study assessment into an executive briefing and a governance action list. Peer-review another team's outputs and refine the improvement plan.

You’ll take away
Executive briefing deck and governance action list

Bring it all together

Certification exam: Cyber Defence Capability Assessment Tool (CDCAT®), awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for Cyber Defence Capability Assessment Tool (CDCAT®), marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
Cyber Defence Capability Assessment Tool (CDCAT®): issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD ≈ AED 10,280	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD ≈ AED 16,530	Included

Local amounts are indicative only, converted at the rate captured on 2026-10-02. You are charged in USD and your bank sets the final rate.

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are specified by the awarding body. We recommend experience in information security, risk, audit, or IT operations; bring a laptop with a modern web browser (lab access provided).

Who is this course for?

CFOs and Finance Directors – seeking cost-efficiency in compliance processes.
IT Audit Managers – responsible for managing lengthy audit cycles.
Compliance Officers – ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS.
Heads of Risk and Governance – managing multi-framework environments.
Cybersecurity Consultants – delivering assessments across diverse client needs.
CISOs in Critical National Infrastructure – requiring trusted, validated tools.
Government Security Advisors – looking for MOD-endorsed methodologies.
Defence Contractors – needing assurance tools with military-grade credibility.

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