# Approved Publishing Partner (APP) | Secureframe

> Understand CMMC Approved Publishing Partners (APP), their role in creating CMMC training materials, APP accreditation, and how APPs support the CMMC education ecosystem.

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An Approved Publishing Partners (APP), formerly known as a Licensed Publishing Partner (LPP), is an organization approved by the CAICO to develop the CMMC certification curriculum for Approved Training Providers (ATPs).

## What is an Approved Publishing Partner (APP)?

An Approved Publishing Partners (APP), formerly known as a Licensed Publishing Partner (LPP), is an organization approved by the [CAICO](https://secureframe.com/glossary/caico) to develop the CMMC certification curriculum for [Approved Training Providers (ATPs)](https://secureframe.com/glossary/approved-training-provider-atp). APPs are responsible for developing the curriculum, mapping it to the certification blueprints, and submitting the curriculum for a third-party review to earn the CMMC Approved Training Materials (CATM) designation.