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The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) requires every Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) and Certified Anti-Corruption Expert Manager (CACEM) to maintain professional competence through continuing professional education (CPE), in full accordance with The AACI policy published at https://www.theaaci.net/CONTINUING-PROFESSIONAL-EDUCATION.

This policy ensures that each certified professional remains proficient in corruption prevention, internal control, governance, ethics, and integrity. Compliance with CPE requirements is a continuing condition for holding a valid certification and maintaining good standing with The Institute.

CPE Fulfillment Options

A certified professional may fulfill the CPE requirements through a broad range of acceptable learning activities that advance knowledge and professional competence in anti-corruption, governance, internal control, auditing, or related fields. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Attending seminars, conferences, workshops, or training programs organized by The AACI, its strategic partners, universities, professional associations, or reputable institutions recognized for their academic or professional standing.
• Completing formal academic courses from accredited universities or colleges.
• Participating in online or self-study courses, including webinars and e-learning programs relevant to the field.
• Publishing or presenting research papers, articles, or professional materials addressing corruption prevention, governance, or ethics.
• Serving as an instructor, panelist, or discussion leader in professional or academic programs related to anti-corruption or governance.
• Undertaking other verifiable educational activities that align with The AACI’s objectives and meet reasonable professional education standards.

Clarification on “approved institutions”

The term approved institutions refers to universities, professional bodies, training organizations, and educational entities that are either:

1. Accredited by a recognized national or international authority, or
2. Demonstrably reputable in delivering professional or academic programs relevant to corruption prevention, internal control, governance, or ethics.

Pre-approval from The AACI is not required unless the professional seeks advance confirmation for CPE hour recognition in borderline cases. The AACI reserves the right to evaluate and recognize learning activities at its discretion.

Examples of The AACI Learning Programs

Certified professionals may also choose to attend CPE-qualified programs organized directly by The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI). Examples include:

• Whistleblowing: A Prerequisite for Effective Corruption Discovery © https://blog.theaaci.com/whistleblowing/
• Principles of Internal Control: Management Emphasis © https://blog.theaaci.com/ic/
• Corporate Governance: Effective Implementation and Corruption Prevention © https://blog.theaaci.com/cg/
• Developing Effective Corruption Prevention Policy © https://blog.theaaci.com/cpp/

These programs are periodically offered via Zoom or in-person sessions through The AACI or its authorized strategic partners worldwide.

Compliance and Verification

Each CACM and CACEM certificate holder is responsible for tracking and documenting their annual CPE hours. Participation in qualified programs—whether delivered by The AACI, its partners, or other reputable institutions—must be verifiable. Certified professionals are expected to retain supporting documentation for potential audit or review by The AACI Certification Unit.

For complete details, refer to the official CPE policy on The AACI website or contact info@theaaci.com.

Footnote:

The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) does not endorse, accredit, or certify any external institution, program, or organization unless such endorsement is expressly stated in writing by The AACI. Unauthorized use of The AACI’s name, logo, or certification trademarks is strictly prohibited.