A practical training course that prepares professionals for a role as a Compliance Officer. No ‘one size fits all’ approach, but dedicated attention to your specific knowledge, experience, and the environment in which you operate. That is what this course offers you. In practice, the duties of compliance officers are often similar, but the context in which they work varies from company to company. The background of professionals entering the compliance function is also highly diverse. Throughout this course, we take these differences into account as much as possible.
We only want to teach you what is truly relevant to you. That is why we take your background, experience, and knowledge into account as much as possible. As a participant, you will not all go through the same ‘knowledge conveyor belt’. Instead, we offer information that aligns with your working environment and the knowledge and experience you already possess.
Target group
This course is suitable for professionals who (are going to) fill the role of Compliance Officer at companies within the financial sector, such as banks, investment firms and institutions, stock market companies, pension funds, trust offices or insurance companies. It is important to have a working environment in which you can carry out the practical assignments of the course.
Education level
This is an HBO (Higher Vocational Education) level course. The training is suitable for professionals with different backgrounds and experience. Relevant (prior) knowledge of laws and regulations is not required.
If the group consists of a mix of English and Dutch-speaking participants, English will be spoken during the plenary sessions. The theory will be available in Dutch and English. You can choose to do the exercises in Dutch or English.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by DSI. This means that the content and examination of the course meets the standards of DSI and provides access to a DSI certification.
Objective
This course prepares you for the role of Compliance Officer. The programme focuses on the ‘compliance cycle’ and the tasks you need to be able to perform as a compliance officer. The assignments measure your ability to do this.
Set up and examination
For each step in the compliance cycle, you will perform one or more tasks. In this way, you learn to perform all the tasks for which you are responsible as a compliance officer.
Each module starts with a one-hour online plenary session where the trainer introduces the module and discusses the assignment for that module. You will then have one month to complete the assignment, applying it to your specific working environment. You will be supported by your personal mentor, a Projective Group consultant, who will act as your sparring partner and advisor.
After the assignment has been submitted, another plenary meeting takes place. Common learning points, pitfalls and best practices will be discussed. After this meeting, you will have the opportunity to further refine the details of your assignment before submitting the final version. The final versions of the assignments are collected in a portfolio and together they form the final assessment.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a diploma and may use the title ‘Qualified Compliance Officer’.
Study material and tools
The theory is presented in an engaging online learning environment. All students are assigned a personal mentor to support them throughout the training programme. These mentors are experienced Charco & Dique consultants who act as external compliance officers for various types of companies in the financial sector. The consultants provide you with practical tools, such as sample documents and templates, which they also use in practice.
VR soft skill training
During your training, you will not only learn the theory you need to master as a Compliance Officer. To excel at your job, soft skills are just as important. When learning soft skills, trust is an important driver for success. In difficult circumstances, such as giving negative feedback, it helps to be able to practice in a safe environment.
This is why participants can practice at home with OWNIT’s VR skill training. Using VR goggles, you practice various ‘difficult’ scenarios, such as addressing unwanted behavior and dealing with resistance to new rules. Learn more by watching the video below.
A good compliance officer is someone who not only possesses specialist expertise and knows the business they operate in, but also has the right skills and attitude. For this reason, we dedicate significant attention during the course to how you position yourself in your role as a compliance officer.
We zoom in on your moral compass. You will learn to look critically at your own beliefs and how they either help or hinder you in the execution of your duties and your contact with colleagues.
Style flexibility is also addressed. You will learn to navigate between the different stakeholders and dynamics you might encounter as a compliance officer. One moment you might need to challenge someone regarding behaviour that breaches standards, while the next you are standing before the Board of Directors to present your report. You must be able to adapt your behaviour and communication easily to these differing contexts.
Study load
The Compliance Officer training takes 9 months. The average study load varies per student, depending on the relevant prior knowledge and experience. You can expect to spend between 6-12 hours per module (not including the lessons).
What do our students say?
Wondering how the first group of participants have experienced our Compliance Officer training? Read more in this blog.
Why the Compliance Officer training?
We take into account your individual background, experience and knowledge
Strong focus on professional skills/soft skills
Support by your personal mentor
Insight in the legal framework of your organisation, by means of compliance software Ruler
Access to practical tools and templates
Frequently Asked Questions
Hoe kan ik mij inschrijven?
The Ministry of Compliance maakt onderscheid tussen individuele inschrijvingen en aanmeldingen namens een organisatie. Als individu kun je via de website inschrijven door middel van de ‘Direct inschrijven’ button. Vervolgens kun je meteen van start.
Organisaties die meerdere cursisten tegelijk willen inschrijven, kunnen contact met ons opnemen. Wij nemen dan binnen één tot twee werkdagen contact met je op, zodat de cursisten zo snel mogelijk van start kunnen.
Can I, as an employer, monitor the study progress?
In our online learning environment, you as an employer can monitor and export the progress of individual participants via a freely accessible dashboard. This gives you an instant overview of participant, course, and content statistics for all programmes followed within your organisation. If you would like to make use of this option, you can indicate this during the quotation process.
What customisation options are available?
We believe our programmes should offer practical relevance for every participant. That is why we are happy to tailor our standard programmes to align with what is happening within your organisation. You can personalise the content or combine topics from different DSI registers. Read more about the customisation options available.
Starting dates
The next group of participants will start in October 2026
You can register via the buttons on the right side of your screen. Would you like to enroll several students at once, or do you have questions about the training? Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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