Picking ethics and compliance training online sounds simple until you start comparing options. Some courses are generic slideshows. Others are built for one industry and ignore the rest. Some cost nothing but give you no proof of completion. You need training employees will actually finish, and records an auditor will accept.
The best choice depends on your goal. If you are training a team, look for tracking, reporting, and certificates that document who completed what and when. If you are building your own credentials, look for recognized certifications such as CCEP. Free courses work for awareness, but rarely hold up for regulated work.
Below you will find 10 courses and providers, each rated on content quality, cost, certification value, and fit for different needs. We also explain how to deliver any of them through a learning management system. At Atrixware, we build Axis LMS, so we see daily how companies run an ethics and compliance training program with automated reminders, re-certifications, and audit-ready reports.
1. Axis LMS by Atrixware
What it offers
Axis LMS is a learning management system, not a course library. You build or upload your own online ethics and compliance training, and the platform delivers it and records every result. That makes it different from most items on this list, because it focuses on running your program rather than supplying the content.
- Course building: a drag-and-drop interface for online and virtual classroom training.
- Compliance controls: features for GDPR and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, plus CEU and re-certification tracking.
- Reporting: on-demand and automated reports on learner progress.
- Integrations: user sync with ADP, Salesforce, BambooHR, and Zoho, SAML SSO with Okta, Azure, and Ping Identity, plus a REST API and webhooks.
Reminders and re-certifications run automatically, so you stop chasing people by email. When an auditor asks who completed the code of conduct last year, you pull the report in minutes.
Content teaches people, but a learning management system proves they were taught.
Who it is best for
HR managers, compliance officers, and training leads get the most from Axis LMS. It suits any team that needs an ethics and compliance training program that repeats every year, covers many roles, and leaves a clean paper trail. It also handles customer, channel partner, and paid training, so one system can serve several audiences.
It is not the right pick if you only want a single off-the-shelf course or a personal certificate. In that case, look at the providers further down. Pair them with a platform like this one when you need tracking.
Pricing and what to expect
Atrixware does not publish a flat price for Axis LMS. Cost depends on your user count and the features you need, so you request a quote and a demo from the Atrixware team.
Plan on supplying your own course content, or licensing it elsewhere and loading it in. If you need a custom connection to an HR or CRM system, Atrixware also offers integration services.
2. NAVEX One ethics and compliance training
What it offers
NAVEX One is a broader risk and compliance platform, and training is one module inside it. You get a library of ready-made courses on topics like code of conduct, harassment, anti-bribery, and data privacy. Because the training sits beside other modules, you can tie it to real incidents and policies.
- Course library: off-the-shelf titles for common ethics and compliance topics, including short refreshers.
- Connected modules: hotline reporting, case management, and policy management on one platform.
- Reporting: completion data you can review next to policy attestations and incident trends.
Training sticks better when it connects to the policies and reports your employees actually deal with.
Who it is best for
Mid-size and large companies with a dedicated compliance team get the most from it. If you want ethics and compliance online training bundled with a hotline and policy library, one vendor is easier to manage than three.
Smaller teams may find it more than they need. You will also want to check whether you still need a separate LMS for non-compliance training, such as product or onboarding courses.
Pricing and what to expect
Prices are not listed publicly. NAVEX uses quote-based pricing that typically depends on headcount and on which modules and courses you license, so request a demo and a written estimate.
Budget for an annual subscription, not a one-time purchase. Ask what happens to your price at renewal, and whether course updates and extra languages are included.
3. LRN ethics and compliance courses
What it offers
LRN is a long-standing ethics specialist known for story-driven, video-based courses instead of plain slide decks. Its library covers code of conduct, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, harassment, and data privacy. Lessons lean on realistic scenarios that ask learners to make a call.
- Course library: scenario-based titles, offered in multiple languages.
- Code of conduct tools: ways to publish your code and policies next to the training.
- Culture insight: assessment and advisory services that look at ethical culture, not only completion.
Scenario-based lessons test decisions, and decisions are what an ethics program really needs to change.
Who it is best for
Large and global organizations with an established ethics and compliance training program get the most from LRN. It fits when you want polished, branded content instead of a generic course, and you have budget for a long vendor relationship.
Small teams on a tight budget will likely find it heavy. Compare it with the lighter options later in this list if you only need a few core courses.
Pricing and what to expect
LRN does not publish prices. Expect custom, quote-based pricing shaped by headcount, course selection, and any customization, usually under an annual contract.
Before you sign, ask whether courses ship as SCORM packages you can run in your own LMS. If they do, you can pair the content with a platform like Axis LMS for tracking and reminders.
4. Ethico training management
What it offers
Ethico is best known for its anonymous reporting hotline, and its training management tool builds on that base. You assign courses and review results in the same system that handles reports and investigations, so you can respond to what the hotline reveals with targeted training.
- Course assignment: assign ethics and compliance courses by employee, role, or department.
- Completion tracking: see who finished, who is overdue, and who needs a nudge.
- Connected reporting: review training data next to hotline and case trends.
A hotline shows you where the risks are, and training is how you respond to them.
Who it is best for
Organizations that already use or plan to buy a hotline get the most value here. A compliance officer can link a spike in reports to a training assignment without exporting data between tools.
Look elsewhere if your needs go beyond compliance. Product, sales, and onboarding courses usually call for a general-purpose LMS, and a platform like Axis LMS covers that range.
Pricing and what to expect
Ethico does not publish prices. Expect quote-based pricing that depends on headcount and the modules you bundle, typically as an annual subscription.
Before you commit, ask whether the course content is included or licensed separately. Also confirm how the training module reports completions for audits.
5. SAI360 ethics and compliance learning
What it offers
SAI360 pairs a governance, risk, and compliance platform with a large catalog of ethics and compliance courses. The learning side covers code of conduct, anti-bribery, data privacy, and harassment. You can buy it on its own or with the risk software, and that flexible packaging is its main draw.
- Course catalog: ready-made titles, including short microlearning, offered in multiple languages.
- Risk modules: policy, third-party risk, and incident management on the same platform.
- Reporting: completion data you can review next to your risk areas.
Training that maps to your real risks beats a catalog you assign to everyone.
Who it is best for
Mid-size and global companies that want learning and risk management from one vendor fit best. If your compliance team already keeps a risk register, you can aim training at the highest-scoring risks instead of assigning the same courses to everyone.
Smaller teams may find the platform more than they need. A full ethics and compliance training program here can also take longer to set up than a simple course purchase, so ask about implementation time up front.
Pricing and what to expect
Prices are not listed publicly. SAI360 uses quote-based pricing that depends on headcount and on which learning and risk modules you license.
Ask for an itemized estimate that separates course content from software fees. Also confirm whether you can export courses to your own LMS, since that decides whether you need a second system for non-compliance training.
6. Skillsoft compliance training
What it offers
Skillsoft is a large corporate learning company, and compliance is one part of a broad content library that also covers leadership, tech, and business skills. Its compliance titles include code of conduct, harassment prevention, data privacy, and anti-bribery. Learners take them through the Percipio platform, so you can run ethics and compliance training online next to everyday upskilling.
- Course library: compliance titles in short video and scenario-based formats.
- Percipio platform: assignments, learner dashboards, and completion reports.
- LMS delivery: ask whether courses can load into your own system.
One catalog for compliance and general skills means fewer systems for your learners to juggle.
Who it is best for
Mid-size and large companies that want compliance and professional development from one vendor get the most from Skillsoft. If your people already need leadership or technical courses, bundling them keeps vendor management simple.
Look elsewhere if you need courses built around your own policies. Generic content rarely mirrors your handbook, so pair it with a platform like Axis LMS when you want custom policy courses and audit-ready tracking.
Pricing and what to expect
Skillsoft does not post compliance prices publicly. Expect quote-based, per-user pricing on an annual subscription, with the total shaped by headcount and which content bundles you choose.
Before you sign, ask what the renewal price will be and whether extra languages are included. Also confirm how completion data exports for audits.
7. VComply ethics training tools
What it offers
VComply is a governance, risk, and compliance platform, and training support is one piece of it. It is built to assign tasks, track obligations, and store evidence, so it works best as a tracker for your online ethics and compliance training rather than a deep course catalog.
- Policy management: publish policies and collect employee acknowledgments.
- Task tracking: assign training and attestations with due dates and reminders.
- Audit evidence: keep completion records and reports in one place.
A compliance tool that stores proof of training is only as good as the content you load into it.
Confirm which course content, if any, comes with your plan before you buy.
Who it is best for
Small and mid-size teams that want policy, risk, and training tracking together get the most from VComply. If your priority is policy acknowledgments and audit evidence, the fit is good, and one tool replaces several spreadsheets.
Teams that want polished scenario-based courses, custom branding, or customer and partner training should look at a dedicated LMS such as Axis LMS. You can run your ethics and compliance training program there and keep a separate tool for risk registers.
Pricing and what to expect
VComply shows plan information on its website, but figures change and depend on modules and user counts, so confirm current pricing with the vendor. Ask whether training content is included or sold separately, and how many users each tier covers.
8. Mitti free compliance courses
What it offers
Mitti offers free online compliance courses covering workplace basics. Treat it as an awareness-level option, not a full program. Catalogs and formats change, so check the current course list before you plan around any title. Before you rely on it, confirm three things:
- Whether learners receive a completion certificate you can file.
- Whether you, as an admin, can see who finished.
- Whether the content matches the laws and policies that apply to you.
Free training only helps if you can prove who took it.
Who it is best for
Individuals, volunteers, and very small teams get the most from it. If you want a quick refresher or a first look at ethics and compliance training online, free courses cost you nothing to try. They also work as pre-reading before a longer, paid course.
Regulated teams should look elsewhere. Auditors want dated, per-employee records, and a free course rarely supplies them. If you still like the content, build a short policy course and quiz in Axis LMS, then assign it with automated reminders.
Pricing and what to expect
The courses are free to take. The real cost is your time, because you must verify completions by hand, collect certificates, and chase late learners yourself.
Before you commit a team, ask whether certificates are included at no charge and whether the content is updated regularly. If the answer to either is unclear, use the courses for awareness only, and keep your formal ethics and compliance training program on a platform that records results.
9. Compliance Training Online courses
What it offers
Compliance Training Online sells self-paced courses on workplace topics such as ethics, harassment prevention, and safety. You pick the titles you need, and learners finish them in a browser. It is a simple way to buy ethics and compliance training online without committing to a full platform. Catalogs change, so confirm these points before you buy:
- Whether each course ends with a certificate of completion.
- Whether a manager can see results for a group of learners.
- Whether the course names the federal or state rules it covers.
Buying a course is easy, but proving who completed it is the harder job.
Who it is best for
Small businesses, HR generalists, and individuals who need a few specific courses get the most from it. If you have 10 employees and one required topic, buying per course beats signing a platform contract.
Growing teams hit limits fast. Tracking dozens of completions by hand gets messy, so move the records into an LMS such as Axis LMS. Ask the vendor whether courses export as SCORM files. If they do not, build your own policy course there and keep the reminders automatic.
Pricing and what to expect
Expect per-course, per-learner pricing, which means your cost climbs with headcount. Check the current rate on the vendor’s site, since figures change. Ask about volume discounts and whether certificates cost extra, so a small team does not overpay for a larger ethics and compliance training program than it needs.
10. SCCE Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional
What it offers
SCCE awards the Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential. It is a professional certification, not a course. You earn it by passing an exam on compliance program management, risk assessment, and ethics. For people who build and run compliance programs, it is the most recognized credential on this list.
- Exam: a computer-based test of roughly 100 multiple-choice questions.
- Prep: SCCE sells study materials plus online and live prep sessions.
- Eligibility: compliance work experience and continuing education credits. Check the current rules.
- Renewal: you keep the credential active with continuing education units.
A certification proves what you know, while a course only shows what you sat through.
Who it is best for
Compliance officers, ethics managers, and analysts who want to advance get the most from CCEP. If you design an ethics and compliance training program, the credential gives you weight with auditors and executives.
It does not suit employees who only need annual training. Send them to a course instead. If your own team holds CCEP, track their CEUs and renewal dates in a system like Axis LMS so nobody lapses.
Pricing and what to expect
Expect separate costs for the exam, SCCE membership, and prep materials. Membership usually lowers the exam fee. SCCE posts current rates on its site, so confirm them before you budget. Plan on real study time, plus renewal costs every cycle. Many employers reimburse the fees, so ask your manager first.
11. American University compliance certificate
What it offers
American University offers a university-issued certificate in compliance-related study through its professional and graduate programs. This is academic learning, not a 30-minute module. Program names, formats, and course lists change, so check the current catalog and confirm:
- Whether the program runs fully online or on campus.
- How many courses and weeks it takes to finish.
- Whether credits count toward a degree or CCEP continuing education.
A university certificate adds academic weight, but only if the curriculum matches the work you do.
Who it is best for
Career builders get the most from it. If you are moving into compliance from law, HR, or finance, a university credential gives your resume structure and credibility. It also suits managers who want deeper grounding before they design an ethics and compliance training program.
Employees who only need annual training should skip it. It takes too long and costs too much for that, and it records nothing for your auditors. Keep staff courses in a platform like Axis LMS.
Pricing and what to expect
University programs charge tuition by course or credit, so the total runs far higher than a single online course. The university posts current figures on its site, so confirm them before you budget. Ask about employer tuition assistance, financial aid, and payment plans.
Plan on set deadlines, graded work, and a real weekly time commitment. Compare the total against the CCEP route above, then pick the credential that employers in your field recognize.
Choosing the right training for your team
Start with your goal, then match the tool. If you need course content, NAVEX, LRN, SAI360, or Skillsoft can supply it. If you want a credential, CCEP or a university certificate carries real weight. Free and per-course options work for awareness, but ethics and compliance training online only counts when you can prove who finished it.
That proof is why most teams end up needing a platform. Tracking, reminders, and audit-ready reports turn any course, bought or built, into a program an auditor will accept. Pick the content that fits your risks, then make sure something records the results.
Ready to see how that works in practice? Book an Axis LMS admin demo and watch how you can assign training, automate re-certifications, and pull completion reports in minutes.
