European Certified Compliance Professional (ECCP)
Certificate Course
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The European Certified Compliance Professional (ECCP) aims to provide participants with the required know-how and skills to deal with current compliance risks and challenges. The course consists of various modules covering a wide range of topics and is ideally aligned with practical requirements. It promotes the development of competence through the combination of knowledge and applied learning. The course content will be provided by our online learning platform, regular online seminars, eTrainings and case studies. Moreover, you will have the chance to discuss the topics during the classroom sessions with top lecturers and practitioners.
Next start date
07 September 2026
Duration
7 Months
Language
English
Format
Blended, Online
Type of education
Certificate Course
Price
€ 12900
The European Certified Compliance Professional (ECCP) aims to provide participants with the required know-how and skills to deal with current compliance risks and challenges. The course consists of various modules covering a wide range of topics and is ideally aligned with practical requirements. It promotes the development of competence through the combination of knowledge and applied learning. The course content will be provided by our online learning platform, regular online seminars, eTrainings and case studies. Moreover, you will have the chance to discuss the topics during the classroom sessions with top lecturers and practitioners.
Your Benefits
Make compliance your success factor and strengthen your expertise to act confidently in the European and international financial environment.
- Be part of Germany’s # 1 Business School for Executive Education.
- Learn from industry experts with real-world experience.
- Gain a recognized certificate to boost your career profile.
- Benefit from the active international Frankfurt School community.
Terminplan
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Target group
The course targets people working internationally in the fields of compliance, fraud, anti-money laundering, audit, risk management or prospective compliance functions.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
07 September 2026 - 19 April 2027
7 Months
Frankfurt am Main or online
€ 12900
METHODOLOGY
Blended Learning: Online Seminars, eTraining, Homework, Classroom Sessions with Presentations & Discussion, Case Studies
CONTENTS
The European Certified Compliance Professional (ECCP) aims to provide participants with the required know-how and skills to deal with current compliance risks and challenges. The course consists of various modules covering a wide range of topics and is ideally aligned with practical requirements. It promotes the development of competence through the combination of knowledge and applied learning. The course content will be provided by our online learning platform, regular online seminars, eTrainings and case studies. Moreover, you will have the chance to discuss the topics during the classroom sessions with top lecturers and practitioners.
STRUCTURE Unit 1
Module 1
Governance & Regulations
Get familiar with the basic principles and requirements, the elements and the operating mode of a governance framework with a focus on the role of compliance.
- The ecosystem of governance & regulation
- Legislative and regulatory background
- Guiding principles for organisational and operational structures
- Elements of a compliance risk and governance framework
Module 2
Financial Supervisory
The evolution and developments in international and European supervision of financial institutions.
- Roles of different supervisory institutions
- International and European supervisors
- Levels and scope of supervision
- International trends
- International banking associations
Module 3
Risk Management
The evolution and (international) developments in compliance risk management. After completing the module you will understand and be able to define key compliance risk areas.
- Develop a Systematic Integrated Risk Analysis for key compliance risks
- Assess and develop compliance/risk management policies, procedures and measures including controlled and sound operations
- Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis (SIRA)
- Components of compliance risk management framework
- International developments
Module 4
Capital Market Compliance
The purpose of compliance in the scope of capital market law. Regulations, Laws, Sanctions or Market Manipulation – this module will give a detailed overview of capital market compliance.
- Sources and aim of Market Abuse Rules: Market Abuse Rules and their Facets; Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) and Laws
- System of Sanction: The 3 step implementation of criminal sanctions MAR –MAD II and WpHG; System of Sanctions regulated in MAR, CRIM-MAD and national law such as WpHG
- Inside Information as Key Topic: Market Abuse as generic Term for Insider Dealings and Market Manipulation; Possible motives for Market Manipulation
- Essential Novelties of the EU Market Abuse Regulation in contrast to former Legislation
Module 5
AML & KYC
The link between AML & KYC, but you also get to know them separately with all their aspects.
You will gain skills to work in the AML sector and manage KYC issues.
Module 6
Anti-Money Laundering
Anti-Money Laundering
- Act professionally as an AML officer & Working in the AML sector
- Get to know all underlying important AML topics
- Understand the interlinks between the sub aspects to mitigate risks in an effective and efficient way
- Understand how to handle and respect the global, regional and national rule sets
- AML regulations & rules setup (global, regional & national)
Module 7
Know Your Customer
Know Your Customer
- What is KYC and which elements does KYC include?
- Gain the essential skills to manage KYC issues and be able to mitigate risks in an effective as well as an efficient way
- Understand how to handle and respect the global, regional and national KYC rule sets
- Learn how to implement or adjust robust KYC element programmes
Module 8
Sanctions & Embargoes
How to research, observe and understand EU and US sanctions.
You will then be shown how to use this knowledge to assess the risk these sanctions pose to your organisation. Finally, you will gain an understanding of how to derive appropriate measures to deal with this risk.
- What are sanctions and embargoes? / Legal fundamentals (UN, EU, US)
- How fast are sanctions imposed and how frequently do sanctions change?
- Assess risk: Understanding different types of risks
- Develop measures: risk-based approach, sanctions compliance programme, transaction screening and monitoring, resources
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
STRUCTURE Unit 1
Module 1
Governance & Regulations
Get familiar with the basic principles and requirements, the elements and the operating mode of a governance framework with a focus on the role of compliance.
- The ecosystem of governance & regulation
- Legislative and regulatory background
- Guiding principles for organisational and operational structures
- Elements of a compliance risk and governance framework
Module 2
Financial Supervisory
The evolution and developments in international and European supervision of financial institutions.
- Roles of different supervisory institutions
- International and European supervisors
- Levels and scope of supervision
- International trends
- International banking associations
Module 3
Risk Management
The evolution and (international) developments in compliance risk management. After completing the module you will understand and be able to define key compliance risk areas.
- Develop a Systematic Integrated Risk Analysis for key compliance risks
- Assess and develop compliance/risk management policies, procedures and measures including controlled and sound operations
- Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis (SIRA)
- Components of compliance risk management framework
- International developments
Module 4
Capital Market Compliance
The purpose of compliance in the scope of capital market law. Regulations, Laws, Sanctions or Market Manipulation – this module will give a detailed overview of capital market compliance.
- Sources and aim of Market Abuse Rules: Market Abuse Rules and their Facets; Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) and Laws
- System of Sanction: The 3 step implementation of criminal sanctions MAR –MAD II and WpHG; System of Sanctions regulated in MAR, CRIM-MAD and national law such as WpHG
- Inside Information as Key Topic: Market Abuse as generic Term for Insider Dealings and Market Manipulation; Possible motives for Market Manipulation
- Essential Novelties of the EU Market Abuse Regulation in contrast to former Legislation
Module 5
AML & KYC
The link between AML & KYC, but you also get to know them separately with all their aspects.
You will gain skills to work in the AML sector and manage KYC issues.
Module 6
Anti-Money Laundering
Anti-Money Laundering
- Act professionally as an AML officer & Working in the AML sector
- Get to know all underlying important AML topics
- Understand the interlinks between the sub aspects to mitigate risks in an effective and efficient way
- Understand how to handle and respect the global, regional and national rule sets
- AML regulations & rules setup (global, regional & national)
Module 7
Know Your Customer
Know Your Customer
- What is KYC and which elements does KYC include?
- Gain the essential skills to manage KYC issues and be able to mitigate risks in an effective as well as an efficient way
- Understand how to handle and respect the global, regional and national KYC rule sets
- Learn how to implement or adjust robust KYC element programmes
Module 8
Sanctions & Embargoes
How to research, observe and understand EU and US sanctions.
You will then be shown how to use this knowledge to assess the risk these sanctions pose to your organisation. Finally, you will gain an understanding of how to derive appropriate measures to deal with this risk.
- What are sanctions and embargoes? / Legal fundamentals (UN, EU, US)
- How fast are sanctions imposed and how frequently do sanctions change?
- Assess risk: Understanding different types of risks
- Develop measures: risk-based approach, sanctions compliance programme, transaction screening and monitoring, resources
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
STRUCTURE Unit 1
Module 1
Governance & Regulations
Get familiar with the basic principles and requirements, the elements and the operating mode of a governance framework with a focus on the role of compliance.
- The ecosystem of governance & regulation
- Legislative and regulatory background
- Guiding principles for organisational and operational structures
- Elements of a compliance risk and governance framework
Module 2
Financial Supervisory
The evolution and developments in international and European supervision of financial institutions.
- Roles of different supervisory institutions
- International and European supervisors
- Levels and scope of supervision
- International trends
- International banking associations
Module 3
Risk Management
The evolution and (international) developments in compliance risk management. After completing the module you will understand and be able to define key compliance risk areas.
- Develop a Systematic Integrated Risk Analysis for key compliance risks
- Assess and develop compliance/risk management policies, procedures and measures including controlled and sound operations
- Systematic Integrity Risk Analysis (SIRA)
- Components of compliance risk management framework
- International developments
Module 4
Capital Market Compliance
The purpose of compliance in the scope of capital market law. Regulations, Laws, Sanctions or Market Manipulation – this module will give a detailed overview of capital market compliance.
- Sources and aim of Market Abuse Rules: Market Abuse Rules and their Facets; Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) and Laws
- System of Sanction: The 3 step implementation of criminal sanctions MAR –MAD II and WpHG; System of Sanctions regulated in MAR, CRIM-MAD and national law such as WpHG
- Inside Information as Key Topic: Market Abuse as generic Term for Insider Dealings and Market Manipulation; Possible motives for Market Manipulation
- Essential Novelties of the EU Market Abuse Regulation in contrast to former Legislation
Module 5
AML & KYC
The link between AML & KYC, but you also get to know them separately with all their aspects.
You will gain skills to work in the AML sector and manage KYC issues.
Module 6
Anti-Money Laundering
Anti-Money Laundering
- Act professionally as an AML officer & Working in the AML sector
- Get to know all underlying important AML topics
- Understand the interlinks between the sub aspects to mitigate risks in an effective and efficient way
- Understand how to handle and respect the global, regional and national rule sets
- AML regulations & rules setup (global, regional & national)
Module 7
Know Your Customer
Know Your Customer
- What is KYC and which elements does KYC include?
- Gain the essential skills to manage KYC issues and be able to mitigate risks in an effective as well as an efficient way
- Understand how to handle and respect the global, regional and national KYC rule sets
- Learn how to implement or adjust robust KYC element programmes
Module 8
Sanctions & Embargoes
How to research, observe and understand EU and US sanctions.
You will then be shown how to use this knowledge to assess the risk these sanctions pose to your organisation. Finally, you will gain an understanding of how to derive appropriate measures to deal with this risk.
- What are sanctions and embargoes? / Legal fundamentals (UN, EU, US)
- How fast are sanctions imposed and how frequently do sanctions change?
- Assess risk: Understanding different types of risks
- Develop measures: risk-based approach, sanctions compliance programme, transaction screening and monitoring, resources
Exam
Exam
Exam
Exam
STRUCTURE - Unit 2
Module 1
Anti Bribery & Corruption
International legal and regulatory requirements for fighting bribery and corruption, and you will learn how to implement these requirements.
- Bribery and corruption is making headlines
- Key concepts
- International context and history of fighting bribery and corruption
- ABC typologies and red flags / ABC compliance programme
- New laws and regulations
Module 2
Anti-Fraud & Investigations
Further awareness of fraud and fraud risks and enable you to better understand the concepts and international developments of fraud risk management frameworks and financial forensic investigations.
- Definitions Anti-Fraud & Investigations
- Is fraud a relevant risk?
- Examples of fraud cases
- International developments
Module 3
International Compliance & Employee Screening
Framework, organisational behaviour, and deviance and the importance of screening and selection instruments.
- Understand the origins of organisational deviance
- Recognise the complexities and interrelations
- Get familiar with specific measures that can be taken
- Translate the assessment into a coherent advice
Module 4
Questioning Techniques
Key elements to lead a successful interview: from preparation to structure or rapport.
- Interview: preparation, phases & steps, possible barriers influencing the quality of the interview, interview versus conversation
- Personality, agreeableness & influencing, lying & non-verbal behaviour, offender typology
- Rapport & the working alliance
- Information reliability & registration
- Risk assessments & risk management in the workplace
Exam
Exam
three hours
European Certified Compliance Professional
STRUCTURE - Unit 2
Module 1
Anti Bribery & Corruption
International legal and regulatory requirements for fighting bribery and corruption, and you will learn how to implement these requirements.
- Bribery and corruption is making headlines
- Key concepts
- International context and history of fighting bribery and corruption
- ABC typologies and red flags / ABC compliance programme
- New laws and regulations
Module 2
Anti-Fraud & Investigations
Further awareness of fraud and fraud risks and enable you to better understand the concepts and international developments of fraud risk management frameworks and financial forensic investigations.
- Definitions Anti-Fraud & Investigations
- Is fraud a relevant risk?
- Examples of fraud cases
- International developments
Module 3
International Compliance & Employee Screening
Framework, organisational behaviour, and deviance and the importance of screening and selection instruments.
- Understand the origins of organisational deviance
- Recognise the complexities and interrelations
- Get familiar with specific measures that can be taken
- Translate the assessment into a coherent advice
Module 4
Questioning Techniques
Key elements to lead a successful interview: from preparation to structure or rapport.
- Interview: preparation, phases & steps, possible barriers influencing the quality of the interview, interview versus conversation
- Personality, agreeableness & influencing, lying & non-verbal behaviour, offender typology
- Rapport & the working alliance
- Information reliability & registration
- Risk assessments & risk management in the workplace
Exam
Exam
three hours
European Certified Compliance Professional
STRUCTURE - Unit 2
Module 1
Anti Bribery & Corruption
International legal and regulatory requirements for fighting bribery and corruption, and you will learn how to implement these requirements.
- Bribery and corruption is making headlines
- Key concepts
- International context and history of fighting bribery and corruption
- ABC typologies and red flags / ABC compliance programme
- New laws and regulations
Module 2
Anti-Fraud & Investigations
Further awareness of fraud and fraud risks and enable you to better understand the concepts and international developments of fraud risk management frameworks and financial forensic investigations.
- Definitions Anti-Fraud & Investigations
- Is fraud a relevant risk?
- Examples of fraud cases
- International developments
Module 3
International Compliance & Employee Screening
Framework, organisational behaviour, and deviance and the importance of screening and selection instruments.
- Understand the origins of organisational deviance
- Recognise the complexities and interrelations
- Get familiar with specific measures that can be taken
- Translate the assessment into a coherent advice
Module 4
Questioning Techniques
Key elements to lead a successful interview: from preparation to structure or rapport.
- Interview: preparation, phases & steps, possible barriers influencing the quality of the interview, interview versus conversation
- Personality, agreeableness & influencing, lying & non-verbal behaviour, offender typology
- Rapport & the working alliance
- Information reliability & registration
- Risk assessments & risk management in the workplace
Exam
Exam
three hours
European Certified Compliance Professional
DETAILS AND CONDITIONS
Certificate
European Certified Compliance Professional
Programme Structure
The course is divided into two units. Each unit consists of:
Online Learning Phase
- 5-6 Web Sessions incl. Kick-off (approx. 30 minutes each)
- 5-6 eTrainings (approx. 6-10 hours per eTraining)
Classroom Session
- 5 seminar days on-site in Frankfurt (eight hours each)
- You can choose whether you attend online or on campus
Exam
Price
Including the exam and the certification. All amounts are exempt from VAT. Members of the German Association of Compliance Managers (BCM) receive a 10% discount on the total amount.
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