The CGCS certification offers a comprehensive exploration of critical issues in the gaming industry, including Leadership, Ethics, and the design of effective Compliance Programs. Graduates will gain expertise in high-risk areas such as Sports Betting, Loansharking, Money Laundering, Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Match-Fixing, and Human Trafficking, as well as modern challenges like Cryptocurrency and Odds Manipulation.

This certification also covers Risk Management, Sanctions, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, and working with PEPs, ensuring professionals are well-prepared to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and promote responsible gaming practices while safeguarding their organizations from financial and reputational risks.

The CCSSS certification provides a thorough understanding of key areas essential to maintaining a secure and compliant gaming environment. This program covers Security Personnel Roles and Responsibilities, Surveillance Technologies and Systems, and strategies for Casino Layout and Vulnerability Assessment to help mitigate risks. Graduates will learn to counter Cheating Methods, detect and prevent Fraud and Theft, and ensure Guest and Employee Safety.

With modules on Emergency Management and Incident Response, Risk Management and Security Planning, and Communication and Coordination in Security Operations, graduates become equipped to safeguard both the physical and operational integrity of gaming establishments.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of key aspects of responsible gaming, covering topics including the Industry Landscape and Understanding Player Behavior, implement Responsible Gaming Frameworks and Tools. Graduates learn about Responsible Gaming Principles in Action, strategies for Player Education and Awareness, and the role of Technology in fostering a safer gaming environment.

The course also addresses Responsible Marketing and Advertising, Employee Training and Engagement, and Community Engagement as part of broader Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. This course prepares professionals to tackle Challenges and Solutions while exploring the future of responsible gaming.

The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking and Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists have partnered to raise awareness of human trafficking in the Casino industry. “A Gaming sector equipped with the education and knowledge about human trafficking can play a critical role in addressing exploitation in this industry in Canada. Gaming compliance officers able to spot the red flags of human trafficking and money laundering can help this sector to avoid Casino locations being frequented and used by human traffickers,” said Julia Drydyk, Executive Director, The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking.

This course addresses sex trafficking, labour trafficking, prevalence, and tools and resources for casino sector