Certification or Licensing
Becoming certified helps you to stand out from the crowd—and it can potentially lead to higher pay and better advancement opportunities. Several certification credentials are available to compliance professionals. For example, the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics offers the certified compliance and ethics professional credential. Those who pass a certification exam and meet prerequisites of having at least one year of compliance experience can earn the credential. Additionally, several health industry compliance credentials are available. The Regulatory Compliance Association offers the chartered regulatory counsel and chartered regulatory analyst credentials to those who demonstrate a mastery of compliance-related issues. The American Bankers Association provides the certified regulatory compliance manager credential to applicants who meet experience requirements, earn continuing education credits, and pass an examination. Contact these organizations for more information.