Per Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 8140.03, all DoD civilian employees and military service members in DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) under the cybersecurity workforce element must be qualified in accordance with DoDM by February 2025 to be compliant. If you, your department, or organization need training and certification as it relates to DoD 8140, ONLC is here to help.
Get approved cybersecurity training classes needed to be compliant and guard computer systems against emerging threats and to safeguard IT environments with ONLC Training Centers.
DoD 8140 is the updated version of DoD 8570 and was created to expand the work roles covered. All DoD information assurance and cybersecurity personnel must be certified in one of the IT certifications listed for their job category and level within six months of assignment to the position. The DoD Directive specifies vendor certifications by level, but does not specify training providers so you can choose the training you feel is best to prepare you for certification.
ONLC has been providing exceptional computer training since 1983 and as an authorized partner for many of the certification vendors on the DoD approved list, we have the quality training you want to be successful and earn a certification for the DoD requirement.
Get started today learning in a format that works best for you to meet your DoD requirement! View course titles, schedules and learning options by clicking a certification name in the DoD baseline certifications table.
Instructor-led Training (ILT) -or- On-Demand
Our Instructor-led Training (ILT
) DoD 8140 classes are live and hands-on with an online trainer. The online instructor can see all the work you're doing and provide direct assistance. There's also hands-free audio for asking questions and participating in class discussions. Attend live classes from any ONLC center coast to coast 
or from your own location . Training is fully interactive no matter what location you choose. Alternatively, On-Demand DoDM 8140.03 courses are self-study, elearning that's a blend of video tutorials, labs and exercises. You take the course from your own location using your own equipment. You'll have 24/7 access for a period of months to learn on your own schedule. On-Demand may not be available for all titles.
Our Group Training solutions can help save both time and money upskilling your staff to be DoDM 8140.03 compliant. Training instruction can be delivered virtually to accommodate participants in multiple locations or at one location onsite. Course content can be customized to meet specific learning objectives, schedules and budgets! Whether it's a team of 10 or a division of a thousand, ONLC has the experience and resources to make your group training a success. To learn more and to receive a price quote based on your needs see DoD 8140 Group Training .
, plus see a class a 2nd time with our optional free refresher course . These ONLC value-adds are available when you attend our public, instructor-led training classes.
Some courses also come with an exam prep, exam voucher and pass guarantee.* which can be used for both instructor-led and On-Demand course formats.
Department of Defense ( DoD ) 8140 Directive requires every full and part-time military service member, defense contractor and civilian employee with privileged access to US Department of Defense information systems (IS) to obtain industry certification credentials that have been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
The training, certification and workforce management requirements of Directive 8140 applies to all members of the DoD IA and Cybersecurity Personnel workforces including military, civilians, local nationals, Non-appropriated fund (NAF) personnel, and contractors. The requirements apply whether the duties are performed full-time, part-time, or as embedded duty.
An individual needs to obtain only one of the approved listed certifications for his or her category or specialty and level to meet the minimum requirement.
DoDM 8140.03 Approved Baseline Certifications |
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| Information Assurance Technical (IAT) |
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| IAT Level 1 | IAT Level II | IAT Level III |
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Information Assurance Management (IAM) |
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| IAM Level I | IAM Level II | IAM Level III |
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Information Assurance System Architects and Engineers (IASAE) |
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IASAE I |
IASAE II |
IASAE III |
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Cyber Security Service Providers (CSSP) |
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| CSSP Analyst | CSSP Infrastructure Support | CSSP Incident Responder |
| CSSP Auditor | CSSP Manager | |
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The above table lists DoD approved IA baseline certifications aligned to each category and level of the IA Workforce. Personnel performing IA functions must obtain one of the certifications required for their position, category/specialty and level to fulfill the IA baseline certification requirement. Most IA levels within a category or specialty have more than one approved certification and a certification may apply to more than one level. An individual needs to obtain only one of the "approved certifications" for his or her IA category or specialty and level to meet the minimum requirement. For example, an individual in an IAT Level II position could obtain any one of the four certifications listed in the IAT Level II cell. Higher level IAT and IAM certifications satisfy lower level requirements. Certifications listed in Level II or III cells can be used to qualify for Level I. However, Level I certifications cannot be used for Level II or III unless the certification is also listed in the Level II or III cell. For example:
Higher level CSSP and IASAE certifications do not satisfy lower level requirements |
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ONLC can help your agency personnel meet DoD 8140 with cyber security training and assist agency personnel achieve both IT certifications and compliance with regulations.
Department of Defense ( DoD ) Directive 8140 FAQs
DoD information assurance and cybersecurity personnel must be fully trained and certified to baseline certification requirements to perform their duties. Review the details with this list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs ) and when you're ready remember ONLC provides hands-on, instructor-led classes that are compliant with (DoD) Directive 8140 . See FAQs 
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DoD 8140 Group Training Option
ONLC offers complete learning solutions so training coordinators can quickly and successfully upskill their teams while maintaining their budget. Training can be via our public class schedule or private sessions delivered virtually or onsite. We can also customize content to meet the client's specific needs and technologies. To discuss our group training options and to receive a price quote complete our quick Group Training Request form or call 1.800.288.8221 (weekdays).
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To view the DoD Directive go to https://dodcio.defense.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Library/DoDM-8140-03.pdf .
ONLC accepts completed SF-182 forms as payment for training.
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