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Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional

Online Certification  ·  11 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CCEP)

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Executive Summary

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability.

This 11 Week programme is structured around OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CCEP holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional
Acronym
CCEP
Category
Governance & Compliance
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Governance and Compliance Officers
  • Policy and Regulatory Analysts
  • Risk and Audit Professionals
  • Company Secretaries and Board Advisors
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to corporate governance
Global Employability
Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Compliance Programme Architecture
✦Compliance Risk Assessment
✦Compliance Communication
✦Conflict of Interest Management
✦Compliance Monitoring
✦Corrective Action Systems
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional · module 20 is the capstone
1
Compliance and Ethics Foundations
IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Compliance and regulatory projects · Data privacy, consent and compliance · Regulatory compliance and market requirements
2
Compliance Programme Architecture
Designing a compliance programme: obligations, controls and ownership · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Building a compliance programme that can be tested · Fraud, conflict of interest and compliance investigations
3
Ethical Culture Development
Compliance training and culture: from awareness to behaviour · Building an ethical culture · Board oversight of risk, culture and internal control · Culture, ethics and behaviour change
4
Regulatory Obligation Mapping
Regulatory mapping and obligations · Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning · Data privacy compliance in practice · Environmental compliance and impact assessment
5
Compliance Risk Assessment
Compliance risk assessment: where the organisation is most likely to breach · Risk and vulnerability assessment · Grant compliance and restricted funding management · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do
6
Standards and Code Development
Roles, standards and professional ethics · Ethics and professional standards in finance · Professional standards and ethics (CIPS) · Professional ethics in technology
7
Ethics Training Systems
Data ethics and privacy in finance · Ethics and transparency in tax · Legal framework, investigator powers and professional ethics · Professional roles and ethics
8
Compliance Communication
Professional ethics and personal integrity at work · Ethics and professional conduct in security · Professional ethics and conduct in security · Research ethics in practice: consent, harm and the researcher’s obligations
9
Speak-Up and Reporting Systems
Evaluation use: reporting findings that change decisions · Whistleblowing and speak-up channels: making it safe to raise concerns · Board reporting and information flows · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
10
Investigation Governance
Forensic accounting and financial investigation · Governance frameworks and codes · Governance in different ownership models · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
11
Conflict of Interest Management
Directors’ duties: what the law and the code expect of each director · Board papers and minutes: the record that makes decisions defensible · Board evaluation and director development: how a board improves · Shareholder engagement and the general meeting
12
Gifts and Hospitality Controls
Corporate objectives and shareholder value · Board reporting and investor relations · Dividend policy and shareholder returns · Whistleblowing, complaints handling and investigative intelligence
13
Anti-Bribery Compliance
Anti-bribery and anti-corruption · Anti-bribery and integrity in selling · Fraud, bribery and anti-money-laundering · Security governance: policy, accountability and board reporting
14
Compliance Monitoring
Compliance monitoring and testing: finding breaches before the regulator does · Financial crime: anti-money laundering and know-your-customer · Project governance frameworks · Assurance, audit and health checks
15
Compliance Testing
Testing strategy: what to test and at which level · Marketing and sales ethics · Governance of campaigns and spend · Managing price and discount governance
16
Ethics Breach Management
Breach management and self-reporting: what to do when a rule is broken · Anti-corruption, integrity and fair dealing · Regulatory compliance and biosafety · Data ethics and farmer privacy
17
Corrective Action Systems
Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Root cause analysis and corrective action · Root cause analysis and corrective action on the line · Governance of service standards
18
Compliance Reporting
Compliance reporting to the board: what to say and how to say it · Risk appetite and governance · Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules · Bribery, corruption and conduct risk
19
Programme Effectiveness Assessment
Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes · Productivity, efficiency and effectiveness · Risk-based audit planning · Audit programmes and fieldwork
20
Compliance and Ethics Capstone
Supplier evaluation and selection · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · Overseeing the chief executive: appointment, performance and succession · Board committees: audit, risk, nomination and remuneration
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional principles aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability
  • Master corporate governance principles and boards and regulatory compliance and risk management
  • Apply policy analysis, research and development and ethics, integrity and anti-corruption in real-world settings
  • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
  • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
  • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
  • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in corporate governance
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCEP certification?

The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Compliance and Ethics Professional, culminating in the capstone “Compliance and Ethics Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CCEP?

This certification is ideal for Governance and Compliance Officers, Policy and Regulatory Analysts, Risk and Audit Professionals and Company Secretaries and Board Advisors, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CCEP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CCEP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with OECD principles, ISO and recognised governance and compliance standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CCEP certification?

The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CCEP certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CCEP?

The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CCEP?

The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CCEP while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CCEP?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CCEP strengthens your expertise in corporate governance, compliance, policy and accountability and positions you for advancement across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Governance
Private Sector
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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Compliance Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CCEP while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Policy Lead
Government
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