The Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists is a member of The CPD Certification Service, reflecting our commitment to delivering structured, high-quality professional development for individuals working across the global gaming industry.
A number of ACGCS certifications have been independently assessed and CPD certified. This provides learners with formal recognition of the time invested in developing their professional knowledge and confirms that the programs meet established standards for continuing professional development.
What Does CPD Certification Mean?
Continuing professional development helps professionals maintain, improve, and expand the knowledge and capabilities required in their roles.
CPD-certified training can support:
Annual professional development requirements
Individual learning and development records
Employer competency frameworks
Career progression
Regulatory and compliance capability building
Evidence of structured professional learning
Professional membership requirements, where accepted by the relevant body
Learners should confirm the specific CPD requirements of their employer, regulator, professional association, or membership body.
Explore our CPD-certified certifications and select the program that best supports your professional development goals.
CPD-Certified ACGCS Certifications
The following ACGCS certifications have been independently assessed and certified by The CPD Certification Service:
Certified Gaming Compliance Specialist (CGCS)
The Certified Gaming Compliance Specialist (CGCS) provides a comprehensive examination of the regulatory, operational, financial crime, integrity, investigative, and governance risks affecting modern casino, sportsbook, and iGaming environments.
Successful completion provides 36 accredited CPD hours.
Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA)
The Certified Gaming Internal Auditor (CGIA) certification equips professionals with the specialized skills and frameworks required to deliver independent, objective, and credible assurance in the casino and iGaming sectors.
Successful completion provides 36 accredited CPD hours.
Certified Gaming Regulatory Specialist (CGRS)
The Certified Gaming Regulatory Specialist (CGRS) is designed to build that broader regulatory capability. The program examines how gaming authorities make defensible decisions, supervise operators, assess suitability, conduct inspections, respond to non-compliance, and protect the public interest in a fast-changing sector.
Successful completion provides 36 accredited CPD hours.
Certified Casino Security and Surveillance Specialist (CCSSS)
The Certified Casino Security and Surveillance Specialist (CCSSS) certification has been designed to address the needs of security and surveillance professionals in the Casino Gaming environment. The CCSSS certification covers topics such as Surveillance Technologies and Systems, Casino Layout and Vulnerability, Cheating Methods and Detection Techniques, as well as Guest and Employee Safety, and Investigations and Reporting.
Successful completion provides 36 accredited CPD hours.
Certified Cage and Finance Specialist (CCFCS)
The Certified Cage and Finance Specialist (CCFCS) certification has been designed to address the needs of cage and finance professionals in the Casino Gaming environment. The CCFCS certification covers topics such as Know Your Customer (KYC), Chip, Token, and TITO Transaction Compliance, Cash Management and Vault Controls, as well as Cage-Based Fraud Risks and Internal Theft, and Suspicious Transaction Recognition and Reporting.
Successful completion provides 36 accredited CPD hours.