About the Certified Program
The Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP®) is a globally recognized certification offered by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) ®. It validates a professional’s expertise in designing, implementing, and managing effective compliance and ethics programs. The CCEP® credential demonstrates mastery of regulatory compliance, ethics standards, risk mitigation, and corporate governance across industries and sectors.
The program ensures that professionals are equipped to help their organizations adhere to legal standards, foster ethical culture, and manage regulatory risks effectively.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the CCEP® program, candidates will be able to:
Identify and Identify and Mitigate Compliance and Ethical Risks
- Recognize legal, regulatory, and ethical risk areas across organizational functions
- Implement strategies to mitigate non-compliance and promote ethical conduct
- Analyze industry-specific compliance risks and adjust controls accordingly.
Develop and Maintain Compliance Programs
- Design and implement compliance structures aligned with business operations
- Establish compliance policies, procedures, and codes of conduct
- Develop oversight, accountability, and reporting mechanisms.
Apply Regulatory Frameworks and Ethical Standards
- Interpret laws and regulations relevant to compliance programs (e.g., FCPA, HIPAA, SOX)
- Promote adherence to ethical standards and organizational values
- Integrate regulatory expectations into day-to-day business activities.
Conduct Internal Investigations and Manage Incidents
- Identify potential violations through monitoring or reporting systems
- Conduct thorough and fair internal investigations
- Recommend and implement corrective and disciplinary actions.
Exam Information
- Format: Multiple-choice questions
- Total Questions: 120
- Duration: 2 hours
- Delivery: Computer-based testing at authorized testing centers or remotely proctored
Eligibility
- A minimum of 1,500 hours of direct compliance and ethics experience within the past two years
- Completion of a CCB-accredited continuing education program is recommended but not required
Maintaining Certification
- 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years
- At least 20 hours must be live training (in-person or virtual)
- Recertification through CCB and compliance with their Code of Ethics
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 120 Minutes
- Standards, Policies, and Procedures2
- Compliance Program Administration2
- Risk Assessment2
- Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Controls2
- Enforcement and Discipline2
- Response and Prevention2
Target audiences
- The The CCEP certification is designed for professionals involved in compliance, ethics, legal, risk, and corporate governance roles, including:
- Compliance Officers and Managers
- Ethics & Integrity Officers
- Risk and Audit Professionals
- In-House Counsel
- Legal and Regulatory Advisors
- Internal Control and Corporate Governance Experts