International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)

Name

International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP)

Legal name

Compliance LLC

Website

https://risk-compliance-association.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP) is a private, Washington DC-based professional association wholly owned by Compliance LLC that delivers distance learning certification programs (CRCMP, CISRCP, CC(GRC)P, CRCMP(Re)I, TSecTPro, CRCMP(HR²M)) and corporate training to risk and compliance professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal & Compliance (CLE, Paralegal CE) (EDAAALAB), Remote & Live Online Proctoring Platforms (EDAFADAB), Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

Keywords

• Risk management certification
• Compliance training programs
• Professional certification programs
• Distance learning certification
• Corporate compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. CRCMP Certification Program: One-time fee of $297 for the Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional distance learning and certification program. Includes official presentations, up to 3 online exam attempts per year, and certificate delivery within 7 business days of passing.
2. Lifetime Membership: One-time fee of $473 for lifetime membership providing 50% discount on all certification programs ($148 each for CRCMP, CISRCP, CC(GRC)P, CRCMP(Re)I, TSecTPro), two personalized web pages, lifetime membership certificate with QR code, and SEO/social media promotion.
3. Corporate Training Programs: In-House Instructor-Led Training programs, Online Live Training programs, and Video-Recorded Training programs sold to corporate clients under contracts. Programs are tailored to specific company requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IARCP provides distance-learning professional certification programs (CRCMP, CRCMP(HR²M), CISRCP, CRCMP(Re)I, CC(GRC)P, TSecTPro) and corporate training in risk and compliance management. Offerings include self-paced PDF-based curricula, online examinations, QR-coded verifiable certificates, a Lifetime Membership program, and contracted instructor-led/online-live/video-recorded corporate training.

Product overview

IARCP offers a portfolio of distance learning and certification programs for risk and compliance professionals, with the Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) as the primary certification. The portfolio includes five core certification programs (CRCMP, CISRCP, CC(GRC)P, CRCMP(Re)I, TSecTPro), one advanced specialization (CRCMP(HR²M) for existing CRCMP holders), and a Lifetime Membership program providing discounts and personalized web pages. Training is delivered through asynchronous distance learning with PDF materials, online live sessions via third-party platforms, in-house instructor-led programs, and video-recorded training. The Reading Room provides weekly and monthly newsletters as a content resource for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP): Distance learning and online certification program for risk and compliance management professionals
• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional in Hybrid Risk and Resilience Management (CRCMP(HR²M))
• Certified Information Systems Risk and Compliance Professional (CISRCP)
• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional in Insurance and Reinsurance (CRCMP(Re)I)
• Certified Cyber (Governance Risk and Compliance) Professional (CC(GRC)P)
• Travel Security Trained Professional (TSecTPro)

Products and services

• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) Flagship distance-learning and online certification program covering governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks (SOX, Basel III, COSO), and enterprise-wide risk management. Includes 2,028 slides of official presentations, up to 3 online exam attempts per year, and a certificate with QR code verification. For risk and compliance professionals globally.
• CRCMP(HR²M) — Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional in Hybrid Risk and Resilience Management Advanced specialization in Hybrid Risk and Resilience Management, exclusively available for professionals who have already passed the CRCMP exam. For CRCMP holders seeking to deepen expertise in hybrid risk domains.
• Certified Information Systems Risk and Compliance Professional (CISRCP) Distance-learning and online certification program focused on information systems risk and compliance management. For IT and information security professionals whose work intersects with regulatory and compliance concerns.
• CRCMP(Re)I — Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional in Insurance and Reinsurance Specialized certification program for risk and compliance professionals in the insurance and reinsurance sector. For practitioners navigating complex regulatory environments in insurance, reinsurance, and investment services.
• CC(GRC)P — Certified Cyber (Governance Risk and Compliance) Professional Distance-learning and online certification program for cyber governance, risk, and compliance professionals. For practitioners addressing cyber risk frameworks, data protection obligations, and IT governance requirements.
• TSecTPro — Travel Security Trained Professional Distance-learning and online certification program for travel security professionals. For practitioners responsible for travel risk management and security.
• Lifetime Membership Premium membership ($473 one-time) granting a 50% discount on all distance-learning certification programs ($148 each for CRCMP, CISRCP, CC(GRC)P, CRCMP(Re)I, TSecTPro), two personalized SEO-optimized web pages, a lifetime membership certificate with QR code verification, and active promotion on IARCP's Facebook and LinkedIn pages. For professionals seeking bundled credentialing and visibility.
• Corporate Training Programs (In-House Instructor-Led, Online Live, Video-Recorded) Contracted, tailored training programs delivered as In-House Instructor-Led Training (instructors travel to client locations), Online Live Training (via Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams), or Video-Recorded Training. Custom content is designed to meet specific client requirements and is governed by Memoranda of Understanding. For organizations seeking cohort-based, customized risk and compliance training for groups of employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• CRCMP holders located in 57 countries with global recognition by companies and organizations

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SCCE (Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics): SCCE offers the CCEP and other compliance certifications targeting corporate compliance officers — the exact persona IARCP's CRCMP addresses. It is a direct peer in the compliance-certification category and competes for the same continuing-education budget.
• PRMIA (Professional Risk Managers' International Association): PRMIA offers the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) designation and is a direct peer in risk-management certification. It targets the same risk-practitioner buyer and competes head-to-head with CRCMP for professional designation mindshare, though PRMIA is more focused on quantitative/financial risk.
• The IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors): The IIA grants the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) designation and is a direct peer for compliance and risk professionals. Many of IARCP's internal-auditor and compliance-manager segments also pursue the CIA, making The IIA a close comparator for certification-driven professional development.
• ISACA: ISACA issues CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT certifications covering IT risk, cybersecurity, and GRC — directly overlapping with IARCP's CISRCP and CC(GRC)P programs. ISACA is a direct peer for the IT/cyber GRC practitioner audience that IARCP also targets.
• OCEG (Open Compliance and Ethics Group): OCEG provides the GRC Professional (GRCP) and GRC Audit (GRCA) certifications, directly mirroring IARCP's GRC certification focus. It is a direct peer for governance, risk, and compliance practitioners and overlaps heavily with the CC(GRC)P curriculum.
• GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals): GARP is a direct peer offering the globally recognized Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) certifications — the most established credentialing pathway for risk professionals. IARCP's CRCMP directly competes with FRM for the same risk-manager persona, differing only by breadth (GRC vs. financial risk).

Broad incumbents

• (ISC)²: (ISC)² administers the CISSP and other cybersecurity credentials, serving the same IT/cyber risk professional audience as IARCP's CISRCP. It is a broader incumbent with a much larger portfolio but overlapping customer base in information security and compliance.
• SANS Institute: SANS delivers GIAC cybersecurity certifications and training, overlapping with IARCP's cyber and IT risk certifications. It is a broader incumbent with deeper enterprise training infrastructure, often used by the same IT-security practitioner persona.
• AICPA (American Institute of CPAs): AICPA grants the CPA, CGMA, and CISA credentials and serves finance, audit, and compliance professionals — a broad incumbent whose audience overlaps with IARCP's risk and compliance segments, particularly for SOX and Basel III content.

Emerging players

• EC-Council: EC-Council issues the CCISO, CEH, and CHFI certifications focused on cybersecurity and information assurance. It is an emerging player with overlapping IT/cyber risk audience for IARCP's CC(GRC)P and CISRCP programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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