Corporate Compliance and Ethics Certificate
Default students: earn a validated Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Ethics in approximately 10–15 hours, self-paced. A limited number of seats remain.
For Default students:
14-day withdrawal (full refund) before completion
Self-paced · Start immediately
Default can enroll at heavily discounted prices through the enrollment deadline -
from $299 to $99.00
Default students are eligible through August 25th.
Enrollment closes at 11:59 PM CT. If you plan to enroll, we recommend completing
enrollment before the deadline.
Why this certificate matters
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers.
Individual results may vary.
Program Overview
Overview
Overview
The Corporate Compliance and Ethics Certificate Program is designed for college students interested in developing strong, in-demand compliance and ethics skills required across a wide range of roles and industries. It provides a comprehensive understanding of corporate compliance and ethics, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to support regulatory adherence, ethical decision-making, and risk management in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships, your first job out of college, or competitive early-career positions, this program helps prepare you for roles where compliance and ethics knowledge is a required skill and a core part of the job.
Key Features
Audience
Designed for students interested in corporate compliance and ethics and roles that involve regulatory compliance, risk management, and organizational governance. The program is well suited for students across business, finance, law-related studies, and arts and sciences, as well as anyone seeking to strengthen their résumé for compliance-related roles across industries.
Duration
Four months of access per semester to course materials and resources. At the end of four months, you can renew your access if needed.
Time to Complete
Expected to be completed within 10 to 15 hours, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning.
Certificate
Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Ethics.
Optional Custom Emphasis
Leveraging advanced AI technology, the program offers a personalized learning experience that allows students to tailor their certificate toward a specific industry or career direction.
Rather than focusing solely on abstract compliance concepts, students may select an emphasis aligned with the types of roles or industries they are interested in pursuing, such as financial compliance, healthcare compliance, corporate governance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
For example, a student interested in corporate governance roles may choose an emphasis in corporate governance. This emphasis would be reflected in the title of the certificate earned; for example:
Certificate in Corporate Compliance and Ethics, Emphasis: Corporate Governance
This approach helps students clearly communicate relevance to employers while maintaining broad applicability across industries.
Why This Certificate Matters
Compliance and ethics knowledge appears in job descriptions across industries. This certificate provides a clear and credible way to demonstrate compliance awareness, readiness for governance- and compliance-related roles, and the skills employers expect.
Key Features
No key features available.
Optional custom emphasis
No custom emphasis available.
