The CAE-CO Designation Requirements document can answer many of the questions institutions have about the application process. Download the CAE Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) Program Guidance document from the NCAE-C Website.

All educational institutions interested in applying for the CAE-CO designation must complete the online CAE Program Applicant Checklist on the CAE Community website. This webform application guides candidates through the program requirements and provide a self-assessment of readiness. Once the results have been reviewed, institutions intending to apply for the CAE-CO are referred to either Program Development or Application Assistance.

The timeline below has been updated with the new submission deadlines. Applicants who are unsure of their assigned cycle number should contact the CAE Candidates Program National Center at ccnc@whatcom.edu.

*PoS - Program of Study

**Application Due – The date institutions must submit a completed application for pre-submission review (PSR). Partial applications will not be forwarded for review. The PSR is required before there will be a full review of the CAE application.

***Pre-submission Review (PSR) Feedback Deadline – The date the pre-submission reviewer will provide feedback to the institution.