Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional-Fellow

Advanced Certification for Compliance and Ethics Professionals

Compliance Certification Board (CCB) – 10 years of certifying more than 2600 Compliance and Ethics Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is the CCEP-F?

The CCEP-F (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional-Fellow) is an advanced certification for Compliance & Ethics Professionals

2) Do I qualify for the CCEP-F designation?

There are many eligibility requirements for obtaining the CCEP-F designation. They include:

• Must have the CCEP credential for a minimum of 3 years (can be non-consecutive)

• Must be a current SCCE member, and have maintained membership for at least 3 years preceding application (can be non-consecutive)

• Minimum of a bachelors degree, verified by a certified transcript

• Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Compliance & Ethics Professional

For a complete list of eligibility requirements, see page 2-3 of the CCEP-F Candidate Handbook

3) When can I apply for CCEP-F certification?

SCCE will begin accepting applications in September 2009.

4) What are the costs associated with the fellowship certification program?

There are three basic costs:

The CCEP-F application fee is $150 and is non-refundable.
When presenting the fellowship project to the Fellowship Committee, the applicant must pay his or her own travel costs to the meeting.
The certification renewal cost is $200.

5) What are the benefits of obtaining the CCEP-F designation?

Formal methodology for demonstrating an advanced level of knowledge and commitment to the compliance & ethics profession.
Criteria for advancement in the compliance & ethics industry
Mentoring provided during the process of applying for and achieving CCEP-F certification as a compliance & ethics professional.

6) What do I need to complete in order to obtain the CCEP-F certification?

Step 1) Complete and submit the CCEP-F application with all supporting documentation

Step 2) Receive approval from the Compliance Certification Board to go forward with the application process

Step 3) Complete the simulation exam

Step 4) After passing the simulation exam, submit a copy of fellowship project

Step 5) Present fellowship project to the Compliance Certification Board

7) Who will answer questions I have as I work through the fellowship application process?

Once your CCEP-F application has been approved by the Compliance Certification Board, you will be notified of your mentor. The mentor you receive is deemed an expert in the field of compliance and ethics, and will be available to help you through any difficulties in the process of obtaining the CCEP-F certification

8) What is the timeline for the application process:

CCEP-F candidates have 3 years from the time their application is approved by the Compliance Certification Board to finish all necessary steps

9) What is an acceptable fellowship project:

The fellowship project will cover a topic(s) that was approved in the application process. This should be in the format of a thesis or case study. You may provide either a 30-50 page thesis on a compliance topic, or 4 case studies. Both options require original work, and the candidate must allow the CCB (Compliance Certification Board) to make the work available to benefit other compliance professionals.

10) Once I obtain the CCEP-F advanced certification, how do I maintain it?

The CCEP-F certification is valid for two years. Fellows may maintain their certification by:

Documentation of 50 CCB continuing education credits.
Payment of the renewal fee.
Documentation of 10 units of professional service activities.

For a complete list of accepted professional service activities, see pages 4-5 of the CCEP-F Candidate Handbook.

11) Who can I contact for more information?

Contact Liz Hergert, Certification Coordinator, at 1-888-277-4977 x7905, or e-mail ccep@corporatecompliance.org.