Become a Certified Sanctions and export control Professional

What is the CSECP?

The Certified Sanctions and Export Control Professional ("CSECP") certification sets the market standard in training and education in export controls and sanctions. The CSECP is the only professional certification developed by former government officials, top-tiered trade compliance lawyers, and senior industry professionals.

Release date: June 1, 2025

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What is the ISECS-CSECP?

The ISECS-CSECP is the only economic sanctions and export controls certification initiative designed to incorporate regulatory, enforcement, and national security frameworks within multiple independent jurisdictions, in one certification program.

How was the CSECP Developed?

The ISECS-CSECP is a collaborative effort between former international government officials (regulatory, enforcement, and national security), trade compliance lawyers, and industry professionals from multinational companies to create a unique, one-of-a-kind, industry standard for professional certifications.

How do I earn the CSECP Title?

As a CSECP Student, you can earn the CSECP title by completing two of several certifications, which will be released throughout 2025. They will include:

• U.S. Sanctions and Export Controls (mandatory for earning the CSECP title)

• Chinese Sanctions and Export Controls (optional, in development)

• European Sanctions and Export Controls (optional, in development, will include multiple member states)

• Canadian Sanctions and Export Controls

• Japanese Sanctions and Export Controls

• India Sanctions and Export Controls

• Others planned through 2025 and 2026

Upon successfully completing the individual certificate courses, you will be awarded the coveted CSECP Certificate and Title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at membership@internationalsanctionssociety.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How do I take the CSECP?

First, become a member of ISECS to receive your discount for ISECS-Compliance Education Center (“ISECS-CEC”) training courses and the CSECP certification by visiting the website. After becoming a member , you will receive an email with further instructions.

Second, register your account with the ISECS’ CEC for any course or certification. You may also email membership@internationalsanctionssociety.org for more information.

Already a Member? You will receive an email with a link and instructions to create your own ISECS-CEC account. If you have not received your email with this special link for Members, please contact us at membership@internationalsanctionssociety.org.

What is the cost?

Cost is dependent on which certificate courses are chosen but the CSECP professional title will be more cost effective than any other economic sanctions or export controls certification on the market.

How long will it take to complete the CSECP program?

The CSECP courses are self-paced. Students may complete courses within a few weeks or can take a few months based on individual preference.

What makes ISECS’ program different than other certifications on the market?

ISECS’ educational courses are the only courses on the market developed by former international regulatory enforcement officials, who have monitored international trade throughout the world. They are uniquely qualified to help teach industry how to minimize the risk of government scrutiny through risk-based training, actual case studies, and personal experiences.

Do I need to continue to pay for continuous learning credits to maintain my CSECP?

There is no need to continue to pay for continuous learning. Much like a driver’s license, you do not have to keep paying for the ability to be considered “certified”. To maintain the certification, a student can continue to attend ISECS Wednesday Webinars and participate in ISECS working groups, which are free with the ISECS yearly membership fee.

How does having former government officials develop a certification help?

Former government officials deeply understand the purposes, priorities, and psychology of government agencies around the world, and only they can help develop training programs that will be universally respected and acknowledge as being authoritative.

How will the CSECP help me and my company?

Becoming “certified” through the International Sanctions and Export Control Society will provide immediate credibility in the world of compliance professionals from both industry and government perspectives.

Who may I contact for more information about becoming a member, taking ISECS training courses, or earning the CSECP certification?

For more information, please contact the ISECS at membership@internationalsanctionssociety.org

Will ISECS’s training be in multiple languages?

Yes, ISECS’s training will be offered in other languages, and in some instances, in English with other languages’ subtitles.

Will ISECS’s training and certifications be focused on US laws only, or other countries?

ISECS’s Compliance Education Center training and education will be focused on many countries’ regulations.