What is the Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional?

The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

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Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

Click any module to explore the detailed curriculum topics included in this certification.

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional: industry context, trends and professional standards
Corporate governance principles and purpose
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)
The regulatory and legal environment
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Codes, standards and best practice (OECD)
Professional roles and ethics
Governance and organisational value
Public, private and non-profit governance
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Career pathways and professional development

Testing Whether It Works

Controls that work versus controls that exist
Designing and testing a compliance programme
Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance
The three lines model and who owns risk
Ethical decision-making
Integrity due diligence
Building an ethical culture
Consumer rights and protection law
Fair treatment and market conduct
Competition and antitrust
Complaints and redress mechanisms
Data protection and privacy
Vulnerable consumers and inclusion
Advertising and disclosure standards
Dispute resolution and ombudsman

Speak-Up and Investigation

Whistleblowing and speak-up channels
Investigating misconduct
Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
Consent, rights and data subject requests
Digital ethics and responsible AI
Cybersecurity governance
Cross-border data and transfers
Data breach and incident governance
Building trust through data governance
Capstone scoping: a real governance or policy issue
Analysis and diagnostic assessment
Designing a governance, compliance or policy solution
Risk, legal and feasibility analysis
Implementation and assurance plan
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

Conflicts and Related Parties

Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions
Investigating misconduct
Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Fraud prevention and detection
Whistleblowing and speak-up
Balancing business and consumer interests
GRC platforms and technology
Data analytics for assurance
Regulatory technology (RegTech)
Reporting and disclosure tools
Audit and control automation
Compliance monitoring systems
Data governance and quality
Cybersecurity and information governance
Emerging governance technologies

Reporting and Regulator Relations

Board effectiveness and the quality of board information
Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning
Governance in state, donor-funded and family-owned entities
Building a compliance culture
Policy cycle and evidence-based policy
Problem definition and analysis
Research methods for policy
Stakeholder and impact analysis
Regulatory impact assessment
Policy development and drafting
Implementation and delivery
Monitoring and policy evaluation
Public consultation and engagement
Business ethics and ethical frameworks
Codes of conduct and values

Mapping the Obligations

Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning
Designing and testing a compliance programme
Policy that changes behaviour
Benchmarking against standards
Maturity and capability assessment
Continuous improvement of controls
Assurance and audit outcomes
Stakeholder trust and reputation metrics
Driving measurable governance improvement
Data governance frameworks and roles
Data privacy law and compliance (GDPR)
Information lifecycle and records management
Data quality and stewardship
Stakeholder engagement plan
Directors' duties and responsibilities

Designing a Compliance Programme

Designing and testing a compliance programme
Controls that work versus controls that exist
Policy that changes behaviour
Conflicts of interest
Regulatory and legal duty
Fair treatment of stakeholders
Professional standards and self-regulation
Governance and compliance KPIs
Risk and control effectiveness metrics
Company secretarial practice
Governance in different ownership models
Regulatory mapping and obligations
Enterprise risk management (ERM)
Internal controls and assurance
Managing regulator relationships

Safety and Environment

Leadership impact and organisational health metrics
The organisational context and operating environment
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Forecasting and pipeline health
Event risk, safety and contingency planning
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Analytical techniques and bias
Preparing financial statements
Mine water, tailings and environmental management
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Safety culture, leadership and behaviour
Environmental management and pollution control
Innovation culture, incentives and psychological safety
Grading, standards and food safety compliance

Records and Documentation

Lessons learned and knowledge management
Professional documentation and presentation
Customer success and retention
Agri-enterprise planning and farm records
Livestock records, performance and productivity metrics
Relationship management and retention
Retention, loyalty and lifetime value
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Knowledge management and capability building
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Customer retention in the vehicle ownership cycle
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Health records, data and confidentiality
Record-keeping and data protection

Ethics and Anti-Corruption

AI, ethics and algorithmic accountability
Ethical supply chains
Culture, ethics and behaviour change
Professional ethics and integrity
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Conflicts of interest management
Ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in HR
Conflict resolution and mediation
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
Ethics and duty of care
Professional ethics and duty of care
Ethics and professional conduct in security
Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
Ethical principles and codes of practice

Public and Donor Context

Policy and public engagement
Psychoeducation and public communication
Media and public communication
Interpreting financial statements
Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Financial statement and cash-flow analysis
Presentation and public speaking
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Public versus private procurement
Real estate marketing channels and property portals
Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct
Real estate development and project appraisal
Proposal development and donor reporting
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach

Standards and Certification

Quality assurance and standards
Safety management systems (ISO 45001)
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Digital permits and inspections
Integration with quality and environment
Certification and continual improvement
Design review and quality
Quality management and standards
Data quality and master data management
In-process quality control and inspection
Sustainability certification and standards
Traceability, recall and quality assurance systems
Quality management systems and audits
Quality monitoring and coaching

Governance Practice

Risk-based internal audit
Audit planning and execution
Control testing and evidence
Risk appetite and tolerance in practice
Board and executive reporting
Regulator and investor relations
Leading governance projects and change
Team leadership in governance
Governance transformation and reform
Building governance maturity
Regulatory and digital transformation
Measuring governance improvement
Compliance reporting and disclosure
Animal welfare standards and ethical husbandry
Regulatory compliance and market requirements

Legal and Regulatory

Legal and regulatory responsibility
Environmental legal compliance
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Contractor and visitor safety
Legal and other requirements
Contractor safety and shared workplaces
HSE legal duties and enforcement
Contract types and risk allocation
Contract administration and variation
Contract performance and exit
Contract governance and compliance
Stakeholder rights and fair treatment
Procurement and contract value
Procurement and contract management
Market access, buyers and contract farming

Financial Oversight

Accountability and transparency
Microfinance and group lending
Financial inclusion and agency banking
Budget vs actual and variance
Impact, blended and concessional finance
Fraud risk and controls
Risk-based audit planning
Data analytics in audit
Audit risk and materiality
Total cost of ownership
Value proposition and differentiation
Managing large and complex accounts
Customer lifetime value and profitability
Carbon markets and climate finance
Value addition and processing decisions

Risk and Resilience

Crisis and reputation communication
Duty of care and risk management
Managing risk and difficult cases
Risk assessment and safety planning
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Financial risk in projects
Risk identification and analysis
Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Risk response and contingency
Integrated risk and quality control
Managing growth, risk and resilience
Interest-rate risk and gap analysis
Derivatives and risk instruments
Control environment and risk assessment
Crisis communications

Data and Reporting

Findings, reporting and remediation
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Reporting quality and governance
Data visualisation for finance
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Cost and profitability analysis
Evidence-based improvement
Evidence-based practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy
Psychometric and screening tools
Professional writing and reports
Data-driven decision support and analytics
Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs
Complaint data and learning
Net Promoter Score and satisfaction metrics

Stakeholders and Oversight

Stakeholder and investor engagement
Stakeholder and sponsor management
Reporting to boards and executives
Compliance and regulatory projects
Delivery, quality and stakeholder plan
Stakeholder identification and analysis
Stakeholder engagement strategy
Reporting and dashboards
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Dashboards and performance reporting
Forecasting and planning
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Corporate responsibility and community
NGO governance, boards and registration
Management accounts and dashboards

Leadership and Decisions

Influencing and advising leaders
Project management principles and lifecycle
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
Management reporting and decision support
Capital structure and financing decisions
Regulatory change management
Leadership and management development
Safety culture and leadership
Management and board reporting
Influencing and safety leadership
Decision support and insight
Team leadership and motivation
Project management software and tools
Portfolio and resource management systems
Document and configuration management

People and Conduct

Managing resistance and capability
Communicating risk to the workforce
Developing talent and succession
Managing resistance and capability building
Workforce and shift management in retail
Scaling delivery capability
Land-use planning, capability and degradation management
Communicating financial results
Roles, standards and professional conduct
Workforce management and scheduling
Workforce planning and scheduling
Professional ethics and banking conduct
Treating customers fairly and market conduct
Customer and employee satisfaction
Bribery, corruption and conduct risk

Operations and Quality

Continuous environmental improvement
Attachment and developmental theory
Management review and improvement
Continuous improvement and learning organisations
Process improvement and lean thinking
Productivity and efficiency improvement
The procurement cycle and operating models
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)
Supplier development and improvement
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Policy administration and customer service in insurance
Self-service and digital support
Design thinking for service
Customer service technology stack
Emerging service technologies

Programmes and Change

Cost reduction and efficiency programmes
Compliance frameworks and programmes
Strategic workforce planning and demand forecasting
Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Onboarding and induction programme design
Succession planning and talent pipelines
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Designing a safety programme or control
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Policy, planning and objectives
Risk assessment that changes what happens
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Voice of the customer programmes
Loyalty programmes and rewards
Leading through peak and change

Technology and Data Risk

Bancassurance and digital insurance models
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Telehealth and digital care delivery
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Practice management systems
Agile and digital transformation projects
Automation in project delivery
Emerging project technologies
Digital disruption and modern go-to-market
Digital and data-driven go-to-market
Digital marketing strategy
Peer support and consultation
Irrigation systems: surface, sprinkler and drip design
Appropriate and small-scale mechanisation technologies
Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services

Third Parties and Procurement

Input supply, agro-dealers and last-mile distribution
Negotiation with vendors
Supply market analysis
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Fair trade and responsible supply
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Subcontractor and supplier management
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Procurement and stock management for health commodities
Conflicts of interest and procurement ethics
Vendor selection and management

Sustainability and ESG

Embedding sustainability in sourcing
Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms
Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns
Sustainability and social impact in projects
Market analysis and environmental scanning
Sustainability and responsible marketing
Monitoring sustainability outcomes
Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development
The business case for productivity, quality and sustainability
Monitoring, evaluation and sustainability plan
Climate-smart agriculture and seasonal risk
Social performance and outreach
Sustainable and green banking
Emerging assurance areas (ESG)
Corporate social responsibility communications

Communication and Disclosure

Managing sensitive disclosures
Board reporting and information flows
Safety communication and campaigns
Environmental monitoring and reporting
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Communicating vision and telling stories
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Transparency, fairness and value for money
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Writing advisory reports that drive decisions
Monitoring, control and reporting
Communication planning and management
Project data, reporting and analytics

Strategic Context

Strategic customer relationships
Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow
Content strategy across platforms
Business case and strategic alignment
Strategic alignment of investments
Competitive analysis and differentiation
Product and portfolio strategy
Go-to-market and channel strategy
Brand and reputation as strategic assets
Growth strategy and demand generation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Competitive strategy and positioning
Business model design and innovation
Setting strategic priorities and choices

Workforce Governance

NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
The customer experience (CX) discipline
The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline
Measuring HSE performance
Value innovation and uncontested market space
Discovery-driven planning and assumption testing
Innovation portfolio and the three horizons
Product launch and go-to-market sequencing
Intellectual property and defensibility of innovation
Measuring innovation performance
Leadership versus management and when each is needed

International and Sanctions

Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies
Sanctions screening and PEP management
Coaching for performance
Banking products, services and delivery channels
Stakeholder mapping in banking
Professional and persuasive communication
Team leadership in banking operations
Innovation and fintech collaboration
Corporate governance in banks
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Credit analysis and the 5 Cs of credit

Market Conduct

Customer experience and journey mapping
Customer service and experience principles
Customer expectations and satisfaction
Customer experience transformation
Customer service and CX strategy
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer and journey analysis
Customer experience strategy
Customer journey mapping
Reducing customer effort
Customer effort and sentiment analysis
Customer onboarding and lifecycle
Customer and community engagement
Know Your Customer and enhanced due diligence
Data protection and customer privacy

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCEP certification?

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.

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 Weeks 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?

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.

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