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

UK Sanctions Essentials Self-Paced

US Export Controls for Non-US Companies
UPCOMING 2025 EVENTS
Event schedule
Conference
European Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference
US Conference on Global Sanctions and Export Controls: Washington, D.C.
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
ACSS Chapter Event
ACSS London Chapter: Regulatory Perspectives on the Sanctions Landscape
ACSS Chapter Event
ACSS Singapore Chapter: AI-Powered Export Controls – Screening Dual-Use Goods in Trade Finance Operations
ACSS Chapter Event
ACSS Denmark Chapter: Denmark’s EU Council Presidency: Sanctions Policy and Key Updates
ACSS Chapter Event
ACSS Frankfurt Chapter: Evolving Compliance Challenges in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape
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