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
Next Session Starts on February 24, 2026
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
Next Session Starts on April 28, 2026
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
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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! A New Financial World: Sanctions Evasion on the Rise
Free Webinar
FREE! Export Controlled Goods as Bargaining Chips – Utilising Leveraging in U.S.-China Trade
Free Webinar
FREE! Bank Examiners’ Perspective: Do’s And Don’ts in an OFAC Compliance Program.
Free Webinar
FREE! A New Financial World Order: Sanctions Evasion on the Rise Part 2: Turning Insights into Action
Chapter Event
ACSS Denmark Chapter: Sanctions Pub Quiz
Chapter Event
ACSS UAE Chapter: U.S. Corporate Enforcement Trends and Developments
Chapter Event
Le French Chapter de I’ACSS: Sanctions internationales & Controle des exportations – Naviguer dans les zones grises
Chapter Event
ACSS New York Chapter: Compliance Trivia
Chapter Event
ACSS London Chapter: The Annual UK Sanctions Roundup
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