What is the Certified Compliance Management Specialist?

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

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 12 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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Executive Summary

Certified Compliance Management Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Compliance Management Specialist (CCMAS) 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 12 Weeks 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 CCMAS 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 Management Specialist

Acronym

CCMAS

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

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex corporate governance functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement corporate governance systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for corporate governance roles across corporates, regulators, government and civil-society organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Corporate Governance Principles and Boards

✦Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

✦Policy Analysis, Research and Development

✦Ethics, Integrity and Anti-Corruption

✦Consumer Protection and Stakeholder Rights

✦Professional Ethics and Governance

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1

Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Compliance Management Specialist

Certified Compliance Management Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards · Corporate governance principles and purpose · Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) · The regulatory and legal environment

2

Designing a Compliance Programme

Designing and testing a compliance programme · Controls that work versus controls that exist · Policy that changes behaviour · Risk appetite and tolerance in practice

3

Testing Whether It Works

Controls that work versus controls that exist · Internal control design and testing · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Audit planning and execution

4

Regulatory Change Management

Regulatory change management and horizon scanning · Regulatory mapping and horizon scanning · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Policy cycle and evidence-based policy

5

Speak-Up and Investigation

Whistleblowing and speak-up channels · Investigating misconduct · Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions · Compliance reporting and disclosure

6

Conflicts and Related Parties

Conflicts of interest and related-party transactions · Investigating misconduct · Board effectiveness and the quality of board information · Managing regulator relationships

7

Policy That Changes Behaviour

Policy that changes behaviour · Controls that work versus controls that exist · Designing and testing a compliance programme · Directors' duties and responsibilities

8

People and Conduct

Maturity and capability assessment · Managing resistance and capability · Capability and skills frameworks · Talent, succession and workforce learning

9

Operations and Quality

Professional standards and self-regulation · Benchmarking against standards · Continuous improvement of controls · Driving measurable governance improvement

10

Programmes and Change

Culture, ethics and behaviour change · Leading governance projects and change · Designing a safety programme or control · Emergency preparedness and response planning

11

Technology and Systems

Digital ethics and responsible AI · Cybersecurity governance · Regulatory and digital transformation · The banking system, intermediation and financial markets

12

Third Parties and Procurement

Procurement and asset management under donor rules · Procurement and contract value · Procurement and contract management · Vendor selection and management

13

Sustainability and ESG

Environmental compliance and impact assessment · Reporting quality and governance · ESG principles and frameworks · Sustainability strategy and materiality

14

Communication and Disclosure

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting · Board and executive reporting · Managing sensitive disclosures · Crisis and reputation communication

15

Strategic Context

Digital transformation and IT strategy · Category management and strategy development · Strategic customer relationships · Manufacturing strategies: make-to-stock, make-to-order and batch versus flow

16

Workforce Governance

Whistleblowing and speak-up culture · NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · The customer experience (CX) discipline · The business analysis discipline and role

17

International and Sanctions

Financial crime, sanctions and trade compliance · Cross-border data and transfers · Global and comparative HR contexts · Managing trade-offs and dilemmas

18

Market Conduct

Fair treatment of stakeholders · Customer experience and journey mapping · Customer service and experience principles · Customer expectations and satisfaction

19

Safety and Environment

Cost and profitability analysis · Health records, data and confidentiality · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Forecasting and planning

20

Records and Documentation

Information lifecycle and records management · Tender planning and documentation · Knowledge management and capability building · Transfer pricing documentation

21

Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Conflicts of interest · Professional ethics and integrity · Conflict resolution and negotiation · Professional standards and ethics

22

Public and Donor Context

Policy and public engagement · Financial statements and the accounting equation · Real estate marketing channels and property portals · Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct

23

Standards and Certification

Quality monitoring and coaching · Service quality and turnaround metrics · Quality assurance of audit · Quality assurance and standards

24

Governance and Compliance

Data breach and incident governance · Building trust through data governance · Capstone scoping: a real governance or policy issue · Designing a governance, compliance or policy solution

25

Legal and Regulatory

Risk, legal and feasibility analysis · Corporate secretarial practice and statutory filings · Consent, rights and data subject requests · Contract exit and renewal

26

Financial Oversight

Cost of capital and WACC · Capital structure and financing decisions · Financial modelling and scenario analysis · Continuous improvement of finance processes

27

Risk and Resilience

Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda · Insurance, risk transfer and retained risk · Stakeholder engagement and risk management · Attachment and developmental theory

28

Data, Records and Reporting

Stakeholder trust and reputation metrics · Reporting to leadership · Ethical principles and codes of practice · Managing boundaries and dual relationships

29

Stakeholders and Oversight

Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Community and lifelong learning · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape · Regulatory reporting and disclosure

30

Leadership and Decisions

Requirements gathering and management · Issue and problem management · Servant leadership and self-organising teams · Escalation and decision-making

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

Designing a Compliance Programme — applied to your own work
Testing Whether It Works — applied to your own work
Regulatory Change Management — applied to your own work
Speak-Up and Investigation — applied to your own work
Conflicts and Related Parties — applied to your own work
Policy That Changes Behaviour — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCMAS 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 CCMAS?

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 CCMAS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 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 CCMAS 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 CCMAS certification?

The Certified Compliance Management Specialist 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 CCMAS 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 CCMAS?

The Certified Compliance Management Specialist 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 CCMAS?

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

Can I study the CCMAS 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 CCMAS?

Graduates progress towards senior governance, compliance and policy-leadership roles. The CCMAS 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 CCMAS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Policy Lead

Government

Certified Compliance Management Specialist

Certified Compliance Management Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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