Accreditations & Partnerships — ACSMI Cybersecurity Certification

Accredited, Trusted, and Industry-Connected

At ACSMI (Advanced Cybersecurity Management Institute), we believe that real trust starts with real credentials.
Our Advanced Cybersecurity & Management Certification stands apart because it's backed by globally recognized accreditations, influential partnerships, and direct industry validation.

When you train with ACSMI, you're not just learning cybersecurity skills — you're earning credentials that employers, regulators, and top organizations immediately recognize and respect.

Our Professional Accreditations

✔ CPD Accredited (170+ Hours of Advanced Training)

ACSMI’s cybersecurity certification is accredited through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.

  • 170+ verified CPD hours included

  • Recognized by employers, professional bodies, and regulatory agencies worldwide

  • Proof that your cybersecurity education meets rigorous, real-world standards for lifelong career development

✔ ACE-Recognized Program (American Council on Education)

ACE ID: AEDG-0006 | Credit Recommendation: 6 Semester Hours in Cybersecurity or Computer Information Systems

Evaluated and listed in the ACE National Guide (2025–2028), ACSMI’s Advanced Cybersecurity Program meets the highest standards of academic and professional excellence.

Key Details:

  • ACE Evaluation Period: 08/01/2025 – 07/31/2028

  • Credit Type: Course | Length: 170 Hours (8 Weeks) | Minimum Passing Score: 70

  • ACE Credit Recommendation:

    • 3 SH – Cybersecurity Essentials (Lower-Division Baccalaureate)

    • 3 SH – Cybersecurity Administration (Lower-Division Baccalaureate)

Program Overview:
This ACE-evaluated certification delivers in-depth, scenario-based training in network defense, penetration testing, risk management, and cybersecurity operations. Through real-world simulations and expert-led instruction, learners develop hands-on mastery across multiple domains of modern cyber defense.

Learning Outcomes Include:

  • Applying risk frameworks, encryption, IAM, and layered defense strategies

  • Deploying SIEM, IDPS, Splunk, Wireshark, and Metasploit for dynamic threat management

  • Conducting red/blue/purple team drills, vulnerability assessments, and breach response simulations

  • Adapting cybersecurity approaches to finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure

  • Managing SOC operations, incident response, and business continuity planning

  • Preparing for global certifications including CISSP, CEH, CISM, OSCP, and CySA+

Instructional Excellence:
Delivered via multimodal learning — lectures, case studies, simulations, and mentoring — the program follows ACE standards for academic rigor and measurable outcomes. Assessments include exams, case studies, and performance rubrics to ensure competence across real-world challenges.

This recognition by ACE affirms ACSMI’s position as a leader in advanced, credit-bearing cybersecurity education, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry application.

✔ Exempt Vocational Training Provider (via CCRPS)

Our partnership with CCRPS ensures that ACSMI qualifies as exempt vocational education — enabling access to funding and reimbursement programs.

  • Practical, job-focused curriculum recognized by professional and regulatory bodies

  • Designed for real employability, not academic theory

  • Validated under the U.S. vocational exemption framework

Strategic Partnerships Powering Your Career

✔ AFCEA International Membership

  • Official organizational member of AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association)

  • Alignment with military, government, and defense-sector standards

  • Access to exclusive global cybersecurity networking opportunities

✔ YM Careers Job Board Partnership

  • Direct employer pipelines for ACSMI-certified specialists

  • Exclusive listings on cybersecurity-specific job boards

  • Immediate career pathways post-certification

Our Industry and Academic Advisory Boards

✔ Fortune 500 Advisory Board Oversight

  • Curriculum reviewed quarterly by Fortune 500 CISOs, SOC leaders, and researchers

  • Real-time updates based on threat intelligence and workforce needs

  • Guarantees market-aligned, job-ready graduates

✔ Educational Innovation Advisory

Led by Dr. Amareen Dhaliwal, expert in memory science and accelerated learning, ensuring ACSMI’s courses remain:

  • Scientifically optimized for retention and mastery

  • Adapted for AI-integrated learning environments

  • Continuously improved for measurable outcomes

Leadership Driving Accreditation and Excellence

✔ Chief Academic Officer – Dr. Roxanne Kemp, PhD

  • Oversees ISO 21001, ANSI, and DoD 8140 alignment

  • Ensures ongoing accreditation compliance and academic quality assurance

  • Leads curriculum audits and modernization for evolving threat landscapes

✔ Director of Cyber Education – Janero Washington

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP Affiliate, CompTIA CySA+

  • Leads curriculum-to-compliance mapping under frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and HIPAA

  • Integrates practical cyber lab simulations and compliance-based assessments

Why Accreditation Matters for Your Cybersecurity Career

  • Global Recognition: CPD- and ACE-accredited credentials are trusted by multinational employers

  • Career Mobility: Vocational exemption and ACE credit enhance funding eligibility and hiring confidence

  • Built-In Trust: Advisory board oversight guarantees alignment with employer expectations

  • Compliance Readiness: Training built under finance, healthcare, and defense frameworks

Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement

We don’t stop once accredited — we evolve relentlessly:

  • Quarterly curriculum updates reflecting new threat trends

  • Annual accreditation renewals and audits

  • Ongoing partnerships in AI security, blockchain defense, and zero-trust frameworks

At ACSMI, accreditation isn’t just a badge — it’s a living promise:
That your cybersecurity education is — and always will be — future-proof, employer-approved, and globally respected.