The Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists is the leading sanctions and export controls association delivering best-in-class training, offering the CSS and CXS credentials and fostering a dynamic, global community of sanctions and export controls professionals.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Invest in Your Career with the Certified Sanctions Specialist Certification
If you have anything to do with sanctions compliance, you are a prime candidate to benefit from Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS) certification. CSS holders come from diverse backgrounds united by their professional interest.
CSS is a big step forward for beginning or developing a sanctions career. It’s a flexible program that fits in with the busiest of schedules and is a great way to show an excellent understanding of sanctions compliance.

Invest in Your Career with the Certified Export Controls Specialist Certification
If you have anything to do with export controls, you are a prime candidate to benefit from Certified Export Controls Specialist (CXS) certification. CXS participants come from diverse backgrounds united by their professional interest.
CXS is a big step forward for beginning or developing an export controls career. It’s a flexible program that fits in with the busiest of schedules and is a great way to show an excellent understanding of export controls compliance.

TRAINING COURSES

OFAC Essentials Self-Paced

OFAC Regulations Masterclass

EU Sanctions Essentials Self-Paced

US Export Controls for Non-US Companies

Customized Training
UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS
Event schedule
ACSS Connect Call
ACSS Certifications: CSS & CXS – Your Questions Answered
Conference
European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Free Webinar
FREE! A New Financial World Order: Sanctions Evasion on the Rise
Member Webinar
A New Approach to Secondary Sanctions in Europe: The Rise of Ancillary Listings
Free Webinar
FREE! Mid-Year Sanctions Snapshot with LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
Free Webinar
FREE! From Compliance to Crisis: The Hidden Legal Risks in Maritime Sanctions Enforcement
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