Legal & Compliance Credential Verification
How to Verify a CCEP Certification (Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional)
The Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) is issued by the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) and is the primary credential for general corporate compliance and ethics roles. It is distinct from healthcare-specific compliance certifications like the CHC and CHPC. Here is how to verify it.
Quick answer
Verify the CCEP credential through the SCCE credential directory at corporatecompliance.org. SCCE provides a public search tool to confirm active CCEP status by name. SCCE also issues Credly digital badges for certified members.
SCCE compliance certifications
SCCE issues a suite of compliance and ethics credentials organized by industry and role level:
| Credential | Full Name | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| CCEP | Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional | General corporate compliance and ethics; cross-industry |
| CCEP-I | CCEP — International | Global compliance programs; multinational corporations |
| CCEP-Fellow | CCEP — Fellow | Senior-level recognition for experienced compliance professionals |
| CHC | Certified in Healthcare Compliance | Healthcare-specific compliance (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback) |
| CHPC | Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance | Healthcare privacy (HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule focus) |
| CCEP-F | CCEP — Financial Services | Compliance in banking, insurance, and financial services |
SCCE credentials and HCCA (Health Care Compliance Association) credentials are issued by affiliated organizations and share the same certification infrastructure. Both appear in the SCCE/HCCA credential lookup.
How to verify via SCCE
SCCE maintains a credential verification tool for all its certifications:
- Go to corporatecompliance.org and navigate to the “Certifications” section
- Use the credential verification or member directory search tool
- Enter the candidate's name to look up their certification status
- Confirm the specific credential (CCEP, CCEP-I, CHC, etc.) is listed as active
SCCE also issues Credly digital badges for active credential holders. Ask the candidate to share their badge link and verify it is active and issued by SCCE or HCCA.
Distinguish CCEP from CHC for healthcare roles
The CCEP is a general compliance credential and may not reflect healthcare-specific knowledge. For compliance officer roles in hospitals, health systems, or pharmaceutical companies, look specifically for the CHC or CHPC designations alongside or instead of CCEP.
CCEP eligibility and exam
Eligibility for the CCEP exam requires:
- Minimum one year of compliance and ethics program work experience in the past three years, or
- A Compliance Certification Board (CCB)-approved ethics and compliance training program within the past two years
The CCEP exam covers compliance program structure, leadership, risk assessment, training, investigations, third-party management, and ethics program elements. It is administered by computer-based testing through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB), which is affiliated with SCCE.
Renewal requirements
CCEP certification must be renewed every two years:
- 20 continuing education units (CEUs) required per 2-year period
- CEUs can be earned through SCCE/HCCA conferences, webinars, SCCE Basic Compliance and Ethics Academy, and other approved training
- Active CCB certification number (CCEP certificate number) is required to appear in the lookup
CCEP vs. other compliance credentials
| Credential | Issuer | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| CCEP | SCCE | General corporate compliance officer; cross-industry |
| CHC | HCCA / SCCE | Healthcare compliance officer (HIPAA, Stark, Anti-Kickback) |
| CAMS | ACAMS | AML/BSA compliance; financial services |
| CIPP/US | IAPP | Data privacy compliance; US law focus |
| CIA | IIA | Internal audit and controls (related but audit-focused, not ethics) |
Red flags
- Name not found in SCCE's credential directory — may indicate expired renewal
- Claiming CCEP for a healthcare compliance role where CHC is the relevant standard
- Citing “SCCE certification” without specifying CCEP vs. CHC vs. CHPC
- Credly badge link expired or not linked to a live SCCE/CCB-issued badge
Verification checklist
- 1. Confirm which specific SCCE/HCCA credential is claimed (CCEP, CCEP-I, CHC, CHPC)
- 2. Search the SCCE credential directory at corporatecompliance.org
- 3. Confirm the credential is active and the name matches
- 4. For healthcare roles: verify CHC or CHPC specifically, not just CCEP
- 5. Optionally verify Credly badge: confirm issuer is SCCE/CCB and badge is active
Verify the compliance candidate's educational background
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