CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES
Certificate in Integrity and Anti-Corruption Compliance. Compliance Officer in the Business Sector
Building compliance leaders and protecting business from corruption
Next class
30 September – 25 November 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE
16 September 2026
Language
English
Format
Online
Fee
EUR 1,150
About
In recent years, corruption has become a growing threat to the sustainability of the business sector. Corrupt practices pose serious legal, reputational and financial risks for companies and financial institutions.
Anti-corruption compliance is an important component of any national anti-corruption framework.
To support the implementation and maintenance of effective and efficient anti-corruption compliance management systems in companies, the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) established the Certification programme on anti-corruption compliance for different categories of professionals.
The programme will support the professional development of managers, compliance officers, lawyers and internal auditors working in companies in various sectors and industries, highlight the existing schemes and typologies of corruption offences and related crimes, and share the best international and regional standards and practices in anti-corruption compliance.
The IACA certificate is a verifiable credential that demonstrates your expertise to current and future employers worldwide, immediately boosting your credibility.
Benefits
- Earn global recognition and legitimacy with a professional certificate from IACA – the only international organization, recognized by numerous UN bodies and other international institutions, with a mandate focused solely on fighting corruption through education, research, and technical assistance delivery.
- Accelerate your career growth with practical skills and international credibility that open doors to leadership roles.
- Learn international anti-corruption compliance standards and best practices from the IACA’s international faculty.
- Make an immediate impact in the workplace.
- Empower your compliance career in just 9 weeks with a weekly workload, designed for busy professionals.
- Study in a comfortable, employer‑friendly format that minimizes workplace disruption.
- Join an IACA’s global network (7,000+ alumni from 168 countries) of anti-corruption and compliance professionals for lifelong connections, support, and growth.
The IACA Instructions, curriculum and academic calendar
Certification process
The programme consists of 8 weeks online training and an online certification exam.
Overall Programme’s duration: 9 weeks.
For obtaining the certificate participants should pass the exam. The pass grade for the certification exam is 75%.
The online certification exam will be conducted online in English in one week after the completion of the training program. The written online examination test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions. Participants will have 3 hours for writing the test.
In case of fail, participants may retake the exam for additional fee. Participants have a period of two years and up to five attempts to pass the exam for a specific certification programme.
Participants who fail to pass an exam within five attempts or two years – whichever occurs first – will no longer be eligible to undertake further exams. In such cases, a six-month cool-down period must be observed before reapplying for the same certification programme.
Admission
Requirements
Submit an online application along with the required documents. After the admissions office has received all required documents, it will review your application and notify you of the outcome within three days of submission of your application. In case of positive decision, you should proceed with the fee payment. IACA will admit you for the Programme after receiving your payment and send you a confirmation.
Required documents:
- Copy of passport
- Copy of diploma confirming a bachelor's or higher degree from a recognized post-secondary education institution
Fees
Programme Fee
The programme fee is EUR 1,150.
The fee for retaking the certification exam is EUR 150.
Discounts
Discounts Under the Preferential Treatment Scheme
Under the Preferential Treatment Scheme for IACA Parties contributing to the general budget of the organization, IACA offers the following discounts on the programmes/trainings tuition fees:
- 10 % - for nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Cote D'Ivoire, Finland, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Morocco, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Thailand
- 15 % - for registered IACA Alumni
- 20 % - for nationals of Austria, China
This scheme remains valid until revocation. It may be modified or superseded by later schemes at any time.
Corporate discounts:
IACA welcomes groups from within companies, financial institutions and other organizations, and offers group discounts on its open online trainings as follows: for groups of 5 and more participants registered to the same training, every 6th participant is enrolled on 100% fee discount. In case of interest, please contact us for further details.
Discount for current master's students:
IACA welcomes current master's students and offers them 15% discount.
Frequently asked questions
How can the IACA certification help me find a job or advance my career in anti-corruption compliance?
The IACA certification can not guarantee that you will get a job in anti-corruption compliance, but it will be your strong advantage in the competitive international labour market.
What is the difference between the certificates “Compliance Officer in the Business Sector” and “Compliance Officer in the Financial Sector”?
The Certificate “Compliance Officer in the Financial Sector” reflects the features of anti-corruption compliance in financial institutions (banks, insurance and reinsurance companies, securities brokers, investment and pension funds, leasing companies). The curriculum includes typologies and risks of money laundering, terrorist financing and financial fraud, international standards and recommendations for financial institutions.
Does IACA certify AML/CFT compliance officers?
IACA does not certify AML/CFT compliance officers.
Should I have professional experience in anti-corruption and/or compliance to apply for the IACA Certification Programme?
No, professional experience is not a mandatory requirement.
Should I proof my English language proficiency?
The language of instruction for this Programme is English. All applicants must be fluent in English to effectively participate in the programme. The prove of English proficiency is not required.
How do I pay the programme fee?
IACA offers the following payment method options: bank transfer and online payment via transfer mate. Please find more information here: https://www.iaca.int/who-we-are/about-us/payment-options.html
Who can I contact if I have questions or difficulties with payment of the programme fee?
You may contact either the certification@iaca.int or our finance team at finance@iaca.int
Which time zone are live sessions scheduled in?
The live sessions are scheduled in CET time zone but start considering the interests of participants located in different time zones.
Contact
If you’d like to find out more about learning with IACA, send an email: certification@iaca.int
Many questions are already addressed in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
We recommend reviewing them and contacting us should if you need any further clarification.