Certified Practising Compliance Manager (CPCM) - Exam Only

The Certified Practising Compliance Manager (CPCM) credential is for experienced compliance professionals who want formal recognition of their skills — without committing to a full course. It’s an exam-only certification that verifies your capability in governance, audits, and risk management across Australian health, aged care and disability sectors.

If you’ve been leading compliance work for years but lack a formal qualification, CPCM bridges that gap. The assessment focuses on real-world application, not textbook memorisation. It’s about recognising professionals who already demonstrate integrity, accountability and strong regulatory understanding in their roles.

Passing the CPCM exam signals to employers and peers that you operate at a high level of compliance expertise — the kind that keeps organisations safe, ethical, and ready for the future. This professional certification is relevant to multiple areas of practice, including:

  • Disability / NDIS

  • Aged Care

  • Mental Health

  • Digital Compliance

  • Allied Health

  • Advocacy Practice

  • Other health and community services organisations.

Certified Practising Compliance Manager (CPCM) - Exam Only

  • No set duration - sit the exam when you feel ready. You will be provided with a syllabus to guide your self-learning, to help you prepare for the exam.

  • This is an exam-only certification, which means there are no taught courses to attend.

    You will be provided with past exams and sample exam questions to work through, as well as a comprehensive learning syllabus to guide your preparation.

    Outside of the exam itself, your overall assessment includes a mandatory short viva voce (conversation) that will occur in real time via Zoom or similar virtual meeting technology.

  • Delivered 100% online.

    Language: English.

  • Anytime from Monday 12 January 2026 onwards.

  • Minimum 18 years of age.

    Competent English speaking and writing communication skills.

  • This program is fully inclusive. In 2025, the total fee is $370 (GST inclusive).

    Exam fee must be paid prior to commencement.

    If you fail the exam, you are entitled to one (1) resit of the exam at no additional cost. However, if you fail twice, you will need to re-apply and submit the fee again.

 

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In this exam, you can expect to be examined on topics including:

  • Legislative and regulatory interpretation in health, aged care, and disability sectors

  • Governance systems and board accountability

  • Risk management frameworks and control systems

  • Audit methodology, evidence collection, and non-conformance reporting

  • Complaint and incident investigation processes

  • Quality management systems and continuous improvement principles

  • Ethical leadership and decision-making in compliance

  • Stakeholder communication and influencing skills

  • Scenario-based application of compliance theory

  • Practical decision-making within policy and regulatory constraints

  • Written and situational responses demonstrating leadership judgement

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