CBT Instructions

By mandating that all CMS employees complete information security training before they are granted access to CMS systems, the CMS Computer Based Training (CBT) program establishes a common baseline of security knowledge across the entire CMS enterprise.  In addition to completing the mandatory CBT, new users must also submit a certification access request, a process that is explained under the CMS System User Certification tab on the left.  CMS Information Security & Privacy training is provided through the CBT, and must be completed within three (3) working days of receipt of a CMS User ID.  The link at the bottom of this page will take you directly to this training requirement.

The following CMS User TYPES are required to complete the CBT:

• CITIC Contractor
• Non-Medicare Contractor
• CMS Employee
• CMS Rotation
• Federal-Baltimore HR Center
• Federal-Commission Corps
• Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC)
• Researcher
• Other (persons instructed that are not included in this training)

The following users TYPES are exempt from the CBT requirement:

• End-Stage Renal Disease Network
• Federal-Centers for Disease Control
• Federal-Dept. of Justice/Defense
• Federal-Dept. of Veteran Affairs
• Federal-Gov't Accountability Office
• Federal-General Services Admin
• Federal-Health & Human Services
• Federal-Internal Revenue Service
• Federal-Office of Inspector General
• Federal-Office of General Counsel
• Federal-Railroad Retirement Board
• Federal-Social Security Admin
• Federal-Other
• HPMS Only MCO-GHP
• Managed Care Org/Group Health Plan
• Medicaid Drug Manufacturers
• Medicare Advantage / Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drug / Prescription Drug Plan / Cost Contracts – Using Other Systems
• Medicare Contractor/Intermediary/Carrier
• Program Safeguard Contractor
• Quality Improvement Organization
• State Agency

If you are still unable to access the CBT, please contact the CMS IT Service Desk at 410-786-2580 or 1-800-562-1963.