- Attend three weekend meetings
- Attend an all day meeting at each of two annual CISOA conferences
- Attend four (or more) meetings with assigned mentors
- Complete all assigned case studies as homework and participate in class discussions
- Arrange for the payment of :
- The attendance fee ($1,699 for California Community College applicants; $2,000 for all other applicants, non-refundable)
- All meal, hotel, and travel costs including airlines and ground transportation. (The program will provide complementary meals at two breakfasts and one lunch during each weekend meeting.)
- One annual CISOA Conference fee at the beginning of the program only if attending other conference activities. (Participation in the CISO Certification Program includes a complimentary conference pass to the annual CISOA Conference occurring at the end of the program).