Certified CARVER Assessment Professional® (CCAP)
The Certified CARVER Assessment Professional® (CCAP) is a registered trademark credential that recognizes mastery of the original CARVER Target Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment (TAVA) methodology. Candidates earn the CCAP by successfully completing the CARVER TAVA Training Course.
From security and intelligence to entrepreneurship and organizational management, USF has the certification to upskill your professional resume.
Why CCAP matters
University-backed
The CARVER TAVA course is certified through the University of South Florida’s Security Training Collaborative.
Industry-recognized
Completers receive 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through ASIS–International.
Proven framework
Validates applied competency in systematic risk assessment and prioritization using the CARVER methodology
How to earn the CCAPs
- Complete the CARVER TAVA Training Course (live or online).
- Receive your CCAP designation upon successful completion. Â
Who it’s for
Security leaders, risk managers, intelligence professionals, and operational executives who need a rigorous, defensible method for assessing targets, vulnerabilities, and priorities.
Show your command of CARVER. Earn the CCAP and elevate your professional credibility
CARVER Master Practitioner ™ (CMP)
Master the method. Prove your edge. Lifetime credential.
The CARVER Master Practitioner ™ (CMP) designation is the flagship credential from the CARVER Training Institute. It signals mastery of the CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology—used for decades by intelligence agencies, military units, and Fortune 500 companies to assess risk, prioritize actions, and outthink the competition.In addition to being certified through the University of South Florida’s Office of Continuing Education, students can also receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through ASIS-International and the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Earning the CMP shows you can apply CARVER across security, business, strategy, and leadership—bringing clarity, precision, and strategic insight to complex decisions. This is a lifetime credential.
How to Qualify for the CMP Exam
STEPÂ ONE
Complete the CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment (TAVA) Training Course (live or online).
STEPÂ TWO
Complete one additional CARVER course of your choice:).
- CARVER Leadership
- CARVER Strategy
- CARVER Mindset (online option available)
Exam Preparation Materials
After completing the two required courses, you may purchase the official CMP Exam Prep Bundle, which includes:
- •A four-book set covering the core CARVER topics
- Flashcards to reinforce key concepts
- A practice test to gauge readiness
- A study checklist to keep you on track
Exam Details
After completing the two required courses, you may purchase the official CMP Exam Prep Bundle, which includes:
- 100 multiple-choice questions drawn from the four CARVER domains.
- Professionally administered online.
- No continuing education units (CEUs) required. Once you earn the CMP, you hold it for life.
Why Earn the CMP?
- Professional Credibility – Demonstrate CARVER mastery trusted by intelligence, special operations, and global business leaders.
- Career Advantage – Stand out in security, leadership, and risk management.
- Practical Mastery – Apply CARVER to real-world challenges in business, sports, and strategic planning.
- Lifetime Recognition – No recertification or renewal fees—ever.