Our nationally accredited compliance and risk courses are designed for all-levels of compliance professionals. We also offer opportunities to become qualified in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF).
Our Courses & Qualifications
Why learn with us
The Australian Compliance Institute was established by compliance professionals for compliance professionals. Similarly, our course content and assessment work has been written for compliance professionals by compliance professionals.
This means that it’s subject matter expert content and is continually improved and reviewed by practising compliance professionals. Our facilitators are also experienced compliance risk and AML professionals who have built, implemented and maintained the compliance management systems they lecture on.
This sets our courses and course content apart. It’s designed to provide the training our members wished they’d had access to when they began their careers and is the knowledge they know their team members need to do their jobs well.
Excellence in the compliance profession is an investment by organisations in delivering their compliance objectives. Without the core knowledge the Australian Compliance Institute passes on to its students, organisations will struggle to achieve the optimum outcomes they seek from their compliance spend.
Employ a professional to lead your compliance and AML work who also has the qualifications with experienced content to back them up.
Nationally Accredited Qualifications
As a registered training organisation (RTO #91640), we offer unique and nationally accredited compliance and risk management qualifications:
- 10964NAT Certificate IV in Compliance and Risk Management
- 10980NAT Graduate Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management
AML & CTF Qualifications
We offer several opportunities to become qualified in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF). Depending on your experience and your role in these areas, there are different levels of learning you can undertake.
Benefits of the Australian Compliance Institute Certification
Australian Compliance Institute certification will help expand your career options and give you a competitive edge in the employment marketplace.
It demonstrates commitment to best practices and advances the GRC field by promoting standards of practice.
Australian Compliance Institute certification marks, referencing your designation, can be used on personal stationery, CVs, online profiles and email signatures.
The mark cannot be used by organisations or to suggest an organisation, as an entity, has been accredited.
Other ways to get qualified
If you have been working in compliance and risk for some time and have undertaken training during that time, but not achieved a complete qualification, Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may be an attractive pathway, to have your knowledge and skills recognised formally.
Contact education@compliance.org.au with any RPL questions.
Continuing Professional Development
The Australian Compliance Institute (ACI) is committed to fostering professional excellence by ensuring that members maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aims to ensure that members holding certification maintain the currency of their skills and knowledge. In an environment of rapidly evolving markets and changing laws and regulations, CPD is essential. Members holding ACI certification must demonstrate they continually improve their ability to do their job and expand their technical and professional skills through education. CPD encourages continuous learning throughout a professional career.
CPD Requirements
All certified members are required to accumulate a minimum of 20 CPD points each calendar year (January 1 – December 31) to maintain their certified membership status:
- AACI – Associate Member ACI
- CCRP – Certified Compliance & Risk Profesional
- CCRP (Fellow) – Certified Compliance & Risk Professional Fellow
CPD Activities and Point Allocation
| Activity Type | CPD Points Allocation |
|---|---|
| Formal education or training courses | 1 point per hour |
| Conferences, workshops, or seminars | 1 point per hour (excluding breaks) |
| Online courses or webinars | 1 point per hour |
| Authoring published articles or papers | 1 point per 1000 words |
| Presenting at conferences or seminars | 1 point per hour (max 3 points per presentation) |
| Mentoring or coaching | 5 points per mentee annually |
| Volunteering in professional committees | 5 points per role annually |
| ACI discussion groups | 1 point per hour (max 5 points per year) |
| Self-directed learning (e.g., reading) | 1 point per hour (max 5 points) |
CPD Record Keeping
Members can track CPD points earned through their ACI CPD Tracker. External CPD activities can be submitted online through the CPD section of the member dashboard. Records of activities, including certificates of completion, attendance records, or evidence of participation should also be retained. The ACI may conduct random audits to verify compliance.
Exemptions and Special Considerations
Members may apply for exemptions or extensions due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, parental leave, or career breaks. CPD is pro-rated from the time of return to the end of the membership year. Applications must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation.
Review and Updates
This CPD policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains relevant and effective in supporting professional development.
For any questions regarding CPD requirements, please contact admin@compliance.org.au
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