CCO Certified Compliance Officer

Why to attend this program?

The Certified Compliance Officer (CCO™) international professional certification is designed to provide a practical understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including the regulatory environment governing compliance, the role of corporate governance and ethics in compliance programs, and the effective implementation of compliance programs. It equips compliance officers and managers with practical skills that can be applied directly in the workplace.

Certification Benefits

Assess the level of compliance within your organization and develop an appropriate regulatory response to applicable requirements.
Identify the internal and external factors that influence your organization’s compliance obligations.
Understand the risk consequences of non-compliance.
Evaluate the relationship between corporate governance and compliance, including market expectations regarding that relationship.
Understand legislation relating to corporate accountability and ethical conduct.
Understand how to design a compliance program that is appropriate for your organization.
Learn how to improve the organizational structure of the compliance function.

Benefits of Successfully Earning the Certification

Earn the internationally recognized CCO™ certification.
Use the professional designation internationally on your business card and curriculum vitae.
Receive membership for up to two years with the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM).
Access learning centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Module 1: Compliance Fundamentals & Regulatory Environment

Introduction to Regulatory Compliance
Internal Controls and Regulatory Frameworks
Role of Regulators and Supervisory Authorities
Compliance Risk and Organizational Accountability
Corporate Governance and Ethical Conduct

Module 2: Building an Effective Compliance Function

Role and Responsibilities of the Compliance Officer
Compliance Governance Structure
Independence, Authority and Resources
Compliance Policies, Procedures and Manuals
Compliance Risk Assessment
Managing Conflicts of Interest

Module 3: Compliance Monitoring, KYC & Customer Due Diligence

Compliance Monitoring and Testing
Reporting, Recordkeeping and Complaint Management
Customer Identification and Account Opening Requirements
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Beneficial Ownership and UBO Identification
Risk-Based Customer Classification

Module 4: Financial Crime, Tax Compliance & Sanctions

AML/CFT Red Flags and Risk Indicators
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
FATCA Requirements
Common Reporting Standard (CRS)
International Sanctions and Embargoes
Virtual Assets and Emerging Financial Crime Risks

Module 5: Corporate Compliance, Ethics & Anti-Corruption

Corporate Ethics and Accountability
Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Whistleblowing and Ethical Reporting
Dealings with Government and State-Owned Entities
Public Procurement and Corruption Risks
Compliance Communication and Relationship Management

Module 6: Compliance Review & Organizational Effectiveness

Reviewing the Effectiveness of the Compliance Function
Optimal Compliance Structure
Compliance Officer Challenges
Compliance Program Evaluation
Fraud and Corruption Prevention
Continuous Improvement of the Compliance Framework

GAFM Global Academy of Finance and Management

Target Audience
• Regulatory compliance professionals
• Corporate secretaries
• Risk managers
• Legal advisers and attorneys
• In-house legal counsel
• Auditors and audit managers

🏅 Certificates

Successful Participants shall receive:

Program Certificates