ACGCS & Dalhousie University: Academic Partnership
The Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists (ACGCS) collaborates with Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development to deliver university-recognized microcredentials in gaming compliance, regulatory governance, and financial crime risk in the gaming sector.
This partnership combines the industry-focused professional certification framework of ACGCS with the academic credentialing and quality assurance of Dalhousie University, creating programs that connect higher education with the practical realities of the global gaming industry.
Together, ACGCS and Dalhousie provide flexible learning opportunities designed for professionals working in casinos, iGaming operators, regulatory agencies, compliance departments, and law enforcement.
About the Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development
The Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development is a division of Dalhousie University dedicated to delivering accessible, flexible, and career-oriented education for professionals and lifelong learners.
The Faculty focuses on:
University microcredentials
Professional development programs
Industry-aligned certificates
Workforce upskilling and reskilling
Programs offered through the Faculty of Open Learning emphasize applied knowledge and professional relevance, helping learners gain specialized skills that support career advancement and professional recognition. Courses are typically delivered through flexible online formats, allowing working professionals to continue developing their expertise while managing professional responsibilities.
Through partnerships with organizations like ACGCS, Dalhousie ensures its programs remain closely aligned with the real-world needs of regulated industries.
The ACGCS–Dalhousie Partnership
The collaboration between ACGCS and the Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development is designed to strengthen professional education in gaming compliance, regulatory governance, and financial crime risk management.
Under this partnership:
Select ACGCS certification programs are delivered as Dalhousie University microcredentials
Curriculum aligns with university academic standards and industry competencies
Programs are designed for professionals working in casino and iGaming compliance, regulatory agencies, and financial crime prevention roles
This approach ensures that learners benefit from both academic recognition and industry-specific certification.
Dual Credential: University Microcredential + ACGCS Certification
Students who successfully complete participating programs receive two credentials:
1. Dalhousie University Microcredential
Issued by Dalhousie University through the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development, recognizing the completion of a university-level professional program.
2. ACGCS Professional Certification
Issued by the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance Specialists, recognizing professional competency in gaming compliance, regulatory risk management, and financial crime prevention within the gaming sector.
This dual-credential model provides learners with:
Academic recognition from a respected Canadian university
Industry-recognized certification in gaming compliance
Enhanced credibility with regulators, operators, and employers
Career advancement opportunities within the global gaming industry
Strengthening Education in Gaming Compliance
The global gaming sector continues to expand across both land-based casinos and online gaming platforms, creating increasing demand for professionals with specialized expertise in compliance, regulation, and financial crime prevention.
Through the partnership between ACGCS and Dalhousie University, learners gain access to education that combines academic rigor with practical industry application.
Together, ACGCS and Dalhousie are committed to supporting the development of the next generation of gaming compliance specialists, regulators, investigators, and risk professionals working across the international gaming ecosystem.