# PECB Offers CMMC Professionals Free ISO 27001 Certification

PECB is offering current and former Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs) and Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs) a no-cost path to ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer certification. The offer reportedly includes self-paced training, two exam attempts, application fees, and first-year maintenance; applications are due December 31, 2026. For contractors and procurement teams, the offer may help CMMC-experienced personnel broaden their information-security credentials and support work involving ISO 27001 programs. The offer is described in a post and is not independently corroborated in the provided signal.

- Eligible CCA and CCP professionals can apply by **December 31, 2026 (72 days remaining)**.
- The package covers training, two exam attempts, certification application fees, and first-year maintenance, reducing the stated upfront cost of pursuing either credential.
- Contractors may evaluate whether eligible staff pursuing ISO 27001 auditor or implementer certification could support their security assurance and delivery capabilities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Vendors
- PECB (ISO/IEC 27001 certification and training provider)

### Key Quotes
> The offer includes self-paced training, two exam attempts, certification application fees, and first-year maintenance, with an application deadline of December 31, 2026.
> — Original poster

### Sources
- [CCAs/CCPs: Feel Like You Got Burned by CMMC? PECB Is Offering a Free Path to ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer Certification.](https://www.reddit.com/r/CMMC/comments/1x3qccu/ccasccps_feel_like_you_got_burned_by_cmmc_pecb_is) - reddit-cmmc