Cannabis Compliance Professional® Certification

Association for Cannabis Banking • Professional Certification

Cannabis Compliance Professional Certification (CCP)

Advance your knowledge of cannabis banking regulations, BSA/AML compliance, customer due diligence, risk management, cannabis payments, and examination readiness through a structured online certification program.

Designed for banking and credit union compliance professionals, BSA officers, auditors, risk managers, and cannabis banking program leaders.

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Cannabis Banking Compliance Training Built for Real-World Responsibilities

Cannabis banking creates unique compliance obligations and operational challenges. This professional certification brings together cannabis-specific education and the core financial institution controls needed to serve cannabis-related businesses responsibly.

Understand Cannabis Regulations

Examine federal and state cannabis banking considerations, hemp-related developments, and cannabis business models.

Strengthen BSA/AML Controls

Build knowledge of customer due diligence, beneficial ownership, transaction red flags, reporting, and fraud controls.

Prepare for Examinations

Connect policies, monitoring, documentation, payments oversight, and internal risk management to examination readiness.

Cannabis Compliance Professional Certification Curriculum

The 15-session CCP program is organized into four modules. Course titles reflect ACB's proposed 2027 curriculum; the new capstone lesson is being developed. Regulatory content should be reviewed against applicable requirements when delivered.

Module 1

Cannabis Regulatory Framework and Banking Fundamentals

Understand the changing regulatory environment, cannabis business operations, and the policies that support a defensible banking program.

  1. Re-scheduling Marijuana is Finally a Reality! What Financial Institutions Need to Know
  2. Understanding Cannabis Business Models: From Cultivation to Retail
  3. Intoxicating Hemp is Over: What the NEW Federal Rules Mean for Your Bank and Your CRB Customers
  4. Cannabis Banking Compliance: Policies, Procedures, Monitoring and Examination Documentation (New capstone session)
Module 2

BSA/AML Compliance and Cannabis Customer Due Diligence

Apply customer due diligence, monitoring, investigation, and reporting principles to cannabis banking relationships.

  1. Red Flags in Cannabis Transactions - What BSA Officers Need to Know
  2. Beneficial Ownership and Cannabis Clients - BOI Rules in Practice
  3. BSA/AML Program Intensive: Core Requirements, Risk and Investigations
  4. CTR and SAR Regulations: Filing Requirements and Best Practices
Module 3

Cannabis Banking Risk Management and Internal Controls

Build practical controls, manage fraud exposure, and align risk and compliance teams with business operations.

  1. Structuring a Cannabis Banking Program That Scales
  2. Understanding and Mitigating Fraud in Cannabis Banking
  3. Reconciling Your Cannabis Banking BSA/Risk Department with Business Lines
  4. Tailoring Deposit and Loan Agreements with High-Risk CRBs
Module 4

Cannabis Banking Operations, Payments and Examination Readiness

Address cannabis-related cash and payment risks and prepare documentation for BSA examinations.

  1. Managing Cash-Heavy Cannabis Accounts with Treasury Services
  2. Cashless ATM, Credit Card & Pin-Based Debit Card Crackdown: What Banks Must Know Now
  3. How to Survive Your Next BSA Exam

Certification Requirements

Structured learning with a clear pathway to demonstrate cannabis banking compliance knowledge.

  • Complete 15 required webinar sessions
  • Study four core learning modules
  • Complete a proposed final assessment of 40–50 multiple-choice questions
  • Achieve a minimum passing score of 80%

Who Should Pursue CCP?

Developed for professionals responsible for safeguarding cannabis banking programs and customer relationships.

  • Bank and credit union compliance professionals
  • BSA/AML officers and analysts
  • Risk managers and internal auditors
  • Cannabis banking program managers
  • Consultants and service providers supporting financial institutions

Cannabis Compliance Certification: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cannabis Compliance Professional certification?

It is an ACB professional certification pathway designed for cannabis banking compliance, BSA/AML, risk management, operations, and examination readiness. The proposed curriculum includes 15 required webinar sessions organized into four modules.

Who should take this cannabis compliance certification?

Bank and credit union compliance officers, BSA/AML professionals, auditors, risk managers, cannabis banking program managers, and related service providers who work with cannabis-related businesses.

How many sessions are required?

The curriculum includes 15 required webinar sessions, with approximately 15 hours of instruction based on the scheduled webinar lengths.

Is there a final exam?

The proposed certification includes a 40–50-question multiple-choice final assessment with a minimum passing score of 80%.

Is the certification available online?

ACB certification education is designed for online delivery, allowing participants to learn at their own pace. Enrollment details and course availability are provided through ACB.

Can my institution request an invoice?

Yes. Use the invoice request button on this page to contact ACB about enrollment and payment by invoice.

Advance Your Career in Cannabis Banking Compliance

Build skills in cannabis regulations, BSA/AML, customer due diligence, fraud prevention, risk management, and examination readiness with the Association for Cannabis Banking.

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