Certified Gaming Compliance Specialist (CGCS)

A Truly International Casino Gaming Compliance Certification

The Certified Gaming Compliance Specialist (CGCS) certification has been designed by Casino Gaming Thought-Leaders from around the world to deliver a curriculum that reflects the day-to-day needs and considerations of compliance professionals working in the industry. The CGCS certification was designed to not only cover topics such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud, but to also focus on key skills such as Ethics and Leadership, as well as new and emerging areas such as Sports Betting and Match-Fixing. Designed for all levels within the Casino Gaming industry, the CGCS certification also covers topics related to Internal and External Audit, Regulatory Compliance and Governance. Access the complete CGCS Module outline here

There are 2 pathways to becoming a Certified Gaming Compliance Specialist

• Self Study - through a PDF Study Guide and Online Exam *Enroll today
• Online Blended with Live Sessions - offered jointly with Dalhousie University’s Microcredential course in Casino Gaming Investigations

Module 1: What is Leadership? Module 2: Different leadership styles Module 3: How to Become a Leader Module 4: Leading Teams and Groups Module 5: Motivating Employees and Team Members Module 6: Leadership style Module 7: What is Management? Module 8: The attributes of a leader Module 9: The Foundations and Philosophy of Ethical Behavior Module 10: Codes of Conduct and Professionalism Module 11: Internal accountability Module 12: External accountability Module 13: Ethical leadership Module 14: Anti-Money Laundering Module 15: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regime for Casinos Module 16: Broader AML Regulatory Requirements for Casinos Module 17: Compliance Program Module 18: Know Your Client (KYC) Regulatory Requirements Module 19: Suspicious Transactions and Reporting of Persons Module 20: Risk and Red Flags in Casinos and Gaming Module 21: High Risk and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) Module 22: Reporting Requirements Module 23: Records and Documentation Module 24: Introduction to Fraud and Fraudulent Activities Module 25: Types of Frauds Module 26: Understanding Fraudsters and Fraudulent Behavior Module 27: Classification of Fraudsters Module 28: Fraud Triangle Module 29: Fraud Deterrence Module 30: Fraud Detection Methods Module 31: Fraud Indicators and Alerts Module 32: Fraud Investigation Process and Techniques Module 33: Fraud Reporting and Record-Keeping Module 34: Introduction to Corruption Module 35: Types of Corruption and Related Activities Module 36: Management and Employee Corruption Module 37: Impact of Corruption on Customers Module 38: Overview of Anti-Corruption Laws and Regulations Module 39: Anti-Corruption Compliance Program Module 40: Role of Governance and Management Module 41: Role of Anti-Corruption Officer in Prevention of Corporate Corruption Module 42: Corruption Identification and Investigation Module 43: Reporting and Training Module 44: International Bodies Governing AML Regime Module 45: National Legal and Regulatory CDD/KYC Frameworks Module 46: Role and Supervision by Regulator Module 47: Three Lines of Defense Module 48: Board of Directors Governance Module 49: Board Compliance Committee (BCC) Module 50: Compliance Function Module 51: Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) Module 52: Role of Internal Audit Module 53: Risk Management Module 54: Periodic Board Reporting Module 55: Compliance Reviews and Training Module 56: Security and Surveillance Module 57: Loansharking Module 58: Sports Betting, Match-Fixing, and Odds Manipulation Module 59: Responsible Gaming Module 60: Human Trafficking Module 61: Introduction to Blockchain Module 62: Understanding Cryptocurrency Module 63: Understanding NFTs, Metaverse and Defi Module 64: Use of Metaverse by Criminals for Money Laundering Module 65: Money Laundering Stages with Cryptocurrency Module 66: Financial Crime Risks associated with Cryptocurrencies Module 67: Introduction to Data, and Information Module 68: Understanding Criticality of Information and Data/Information Fraud Module 69: Overview of Information Security Objectives Module 70: Overview of Hacking, Data Manipulation, and Data Losses Module 71: Cyber Security and Information Security Measures Module 72: Understanding Risks and Information Security Risks Faced by Institutions Module 73: Information Security Risk Management Process