CCEP – Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional
🧭 Overview
CCEP – Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional is a widely recognized credential offered by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB), affiliated with the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE). It is designed for professionals who manage corporate compliance programs, ethics initiatives, and regulatory risk across industries.
The CCEP designation affirms expertise in compliance frameworks, risk assessment, internal controls, investigations, and governance. It is especially relevant for those working in healthcare, finance, insurance, and other regulated sectors. The program emphasizes practical application of ethics and compliance principles in organizational settings.
📚 Requirements
- Minimum of 1,500 hours of compliance-related work experience within the past two years
- Pass the CCEP certification exam (115 multiple-choice questions, 2.5 hours)
- Recommended: Completion of SCCE’s Compliance & Ethics Academy or equivalent training
- Continuing education: 20 CCB-approved CEUs every two years
- Adherence to CCB’s Code of Ethics and professional standards
🤝 Community & Recognition
CCEP holders are part of a global network of compliance professionals committed to ethical leadership and regulatory excellence. The designation is valued by employers in healthcare, insurance, financial services, and government. CCEP designees often serve as compliance officers, internal auditors, risk managers, and ethics advisors.
📜 Quick Facts
Issuing Organization: Compliance Certification Board (CCB)
Website: CCEP Program Overview
Credential Focus: Corporate compliance, ethics programs, regulatory risk management
Audience: Compliance officers, ethics professionals, internal auditors, risk managers
Continuing Education: 20 CEUs every two years
Related Designations: CHC®, CCEP-I®, CCEP-F®, CIA®, CRCM
