Going that step further
Getting qualified is the first step. When you combine your demonstrated knowledge and learning with a commitment to continual professional development and the code of ethics you sign up for when you join us, you level up your professional standing.
Being certified by the Australian Compliance Institute demonstrates to your current and future employees that you have continued to invest in your knowledge and skills, and that knowledge is current.
Employing certified compliance professionals and supporting that certification says to regulators, customers and other stakeholders that you have an active and positive culture and take compliance seriously by employing the best people for the job and investing in them continuously.
Associate Member Australian Compliance Institute | AACI
The Australian Compliance Institute’s Associate designation is an accreditation for compliance professionals, recognising their knowledge, skills and experience as a compliance and risk practitioner.
How to obtain the Associate Accreditation
To be awarded this designation, you must fulfil the following:
- Complete the 10964NAT Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management.
- Be a financial member of the Australian Compliance Institute and retain the membership.
- Have completed two years’ experience in a role with compliance and or risk duties.
- Ongoing commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD), earning 20 CPD Points during the membership year (from July 1 to June 30).
Certified Compliance & Risk Professional | CCRP
The Australian Compliance Institute’s Certified Compliance and Risk Professional (CCRP) designation is for senior practitioners who have contributed extensively to the profession for the benefit of their peers and the industry.
The CCRP accreditation is awarded to those with five years’ experience or more – recognising their leadership and management skills, knowledge, and experience as a compliance and risk practitioner.
How to obtain the CCRP
To be awarded this designation, you must fulfil the following:
- Complete the 10980NAT Graduate Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management.
- Be a financial member of the Australian Compliance Institute and retain membership.
- Have five years’ experience in a governance, risk, or compliance-related role, with two of those years in senior/management positions.
- Ongoing commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD), earning 20 CPD Points during the membership year (from 1 July to 30 June).
Certified Compliance and Risk Professional Fellow | CCRP Fellow
The Australian Compliance Institute’s Certified Compliance and Risk Professional Fellow (CCRP Fellow) designation is for senior practitioners who have contributed extensively to the profession for the benefit of their peers and the industry.
The CCRP Fellow is the highest accreditation level achievable, awarded to those with ten years’ experience or more.
How to obtain the CCRP Fellow
To be awarded this designation, you must fulfil the following:
- Complete the 10980NAT Graduate Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management and hold the CCRP accreditation.
- Demonstrate at least 10 years’ experience in a compliance and risk management role.
- Author and publish a compliance and risk management related article in the Australian Compliance Institute’s peer-reviewed journal and provide a written reference from at least one mentoree.
- To retain the CCRP Fellow you must be a financial member of the Australian Compliance Institute and retain the membership.
CCRP Fellow Application Process
To apply for the CCRP Fellow, you must provide:
- Your CV, including referees.
- A copy of your published article in the Compliance & Regulatory Journal.
- A written reference from mentoree.
- A one-off application fee of $750, including GST.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The application fee will not be refunded in situations where the application does not meet the criteria and must be paid in advance at the time of applying. All applicants will be notified of the outcome. Successful applications will receive the ir CCRP Fellow certificate along with a pin.
Where do I send my application?
Send your application to the Australian Compliance Institute’s Accreditation and Education Committee by email.