The best event for you depends on your experience level, what you want to learn, and how you prefer to learn. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose.


Regional Compliance Conferences

Best for: All experience levels

  • Mix of general and specialty topics
  • In-person learning with local networking
  • Broad exposure to current compliance issues

Ideal if you want well-rounded education and networking close to home. Explore Regional conferences below.


SCCE Regionals  |  HCCA Regionals 



Specialized Knowledge Conferences (In person and Virtual offerings)

Best for: Professionals seeking depth in a specific area

  • Topic-focused (e.g., Research Compliance, Managed Care, Enforcement)
  • Deeper dives into emerging or complex risk areas
  • Strong pairing of education and networking


Ideal if you want targeted learning in a particular compliance specialty. Explore Specialized Knowledge conferences below.


SCCE Specialized Knowledge Conferences  |  HCCA Specialized Knowledge Conferences



Virtual Conferences & Webinars

Best for: Flexible, focused learning

  • Webinars: One-hour, topic-specific sessions (live or on demand)
  • Virtual conferences: Multi-session learning without travel
  • Available through the On-Demand Learning Center


Ideal if you need efficient learning or can’t attend in person. Explore SCCE & HCCA Virtual Conferences & Webinars.



Annual Institutes

Best for: Compliance professionals at any experience level who want flexibility and topic variety

  • In-person, multi-day events with a broad selection of breakout sessions
  • Sessions are categorized by basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, allowing you to tailor your schedule
  • Covers a wide range of compliance topics rather than a single, fixed curriculum
  • Strong opportunities for peer networking and faculty interaction
  • Earns continuing education units (CEUs) applicable toward certification requirements
  • For those that are eligible and approved, certification exams are offered onsite following the conclusion of this event


Ideal if you want to customize your learning experience, explore multiple topics, and choose sessions that best match your interests and experience level. Explore our Annual Institutes below.


SCCE Compliance & Ethics Institute (CEI)  |  HCCA Compliance Institute (CI)



Workshops

Best for: Compliance professionals at various experience levels, depending on the workshop topic

Workshops are instructor-led, structured programs designed to provide focused, practical education on specific compliance areas. Depending on the workshop selected—such as Essentials Courses, Compliance Investigations, Auditing & Monitoring, Effective Compliance Training, Risk Assessment and Management, and others—workshops may be well suited for professionals newer to compliance or for those seeking deeper learning in a particular area.

  • Structured, instructor-led format with a defined agenda
  • Topics range from foundational concepts to targeted skill development
  • Designed to build knowledge you can apply directly to your role
  • Typically offered virtually and more affordable than multi-day, in-person programs
  • Earn 20+ CCB-approved CEUs


Ideal if you’re looking for a structured learning experience or focused education in a specific compliance topic. Explore our workshop offerings to find the option that best fits your needs.


SCCE Workshops  |  HCCA Workshops

 


Academies

Best for: More experienced compliance professionals

  • Focuses on practical application, not just concepts
  • Includes case studies, group work, and interactive discussions
  • Covers specific laws and risk areas
  • In-person format to support collaboration
  • Earn upwards of 24 CCB CEUs
  • For those that are eligible and approved, certification exams are offered onsite following the conclusion of this event


Ideal if you already understand the fundamentals and want deeper, hands-on learning. Explore our Academy offerings below.


SCCE Basic Compliance & Ethics Academies  |  HCCA Basic Compliance Academies

 

Choosing between a Compliance Essentials Workshop and an Academy? 


Which to attend is primarily about where you are in your career, not eligibility rules.


If you’re unsure which event is the best fit, consider:

  • How long you’ve worked in compliance
  • Whether you want foundational learning or more advanced application
  • Whether you prefer virtual or in-person education


About Certification


None of these programs are designed as exam prep courses, but many events allow you to earn the CEUs required for certification.