NERC Continuing Education Courses

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What is NERC CIP Training?

NERC CIP training is used to teach employees the regulatory standards in policies and controls regarding CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) systems of the NERC (North American Reliability Corporation). Specific training is required for the critical systems involved in the North American BES (Bulk Electrical System) to ensure that operations continue to function reliably and safely.

What are the Requirements for NERC CIP PRA?

Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) requirements are maintained by the NERC CIP standard CIP-004-6. A PRA program must include processes that do the following:

• Confirm Identity
• Perform a seven-year criminal history records check, including current residence as well as other locations of residence where the subject has resided for more than 6 months consecutively
• Evaluate criminal history records checks for authorizing access
• Verify that PRA’s performed for contractors or service vendors are properly conducted as previously outlined
• Ensure that individuals with electronic or physical access have a completed PRA within the last seven years

How Many NERC CIP Standards are There?

There are 13 standards that stakeholders (including investors, merchants, and government entities) of the BES should uphold, and by so doing maintain the integrity of critical infrastructure. These standards, including guidelines for security controls management, training of personnel, and incident reporting, outline specific requirements describing what it takes to be compliant.  

How Long does a NERC Certification Take?

NERC Certification can vary in its completion time, depending on factors such as course length and the time from application submission to acceptance. In most cases, certification should be completed within nine months of the date that the application has been accepted.

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