Our qualifications help compliance professionals develop relevant knowledge and best practice for operating within the fields of governance, risk and compliance, financial crime prevention and anti money laundering (AML). Awarded in conjunction with the Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, you can be assured that you are studying for a worthwhile qualification that is the benchmark of excellence.
ICA is the trusted partner for you and your organisation.
ICA members are recognised globally for their commitment to best compliance practice and an enhanced professional reputation. These compliance professionals engage in lifelong learning to develop relevant knowledge and best practice to achieve their career ambitions with the support of the like-minded, professional ICA community.
We encourage our members to engage in lifelong learning, through a meaningful regime of Continuous Learning. Membership provides you with a wide range of tools and resources to help you achieve your professional goals. Visit the Continuous Learning zone and view some of our sample content ►
Members are recognised for their commitment to best compliance practice and an enhanced professional reputation. Eligible members can use ICA membership designations (AICA, MICA or FICA).
Become a part of a global, like-minded professional community. Discuss latest developments, news, questions and more to develop your global understanding of compliance.
Members have access to an online development plan and log making it easy for you to keep track of your learning activities throughout the membership year.
Unlimited access to an extensive range of regularly updated on-demand technical and soft skills learning, articles, podcasts and videos making it easy to keep up to date with latest developments and initiatives.
The industry publication exclusively authored and edited for ICA - is available every two months and is packed with articles and commentary from experienced practitioners on a host of practical issues and hot topics.
We provide a wide range of ICA and external partner online events. ICA Members will receive information and invitations to various online, global and regional online events, all stored within our events calendar. Members are entitled to exclusive discounts to The Big Compliance Festival.
Become a recognised member of an international professional body by receiving designations to use after your name.
All existing members of ICA are entitled to preferential discounted rates on subsequent ICA Learning courses and qualifications.
We have four different levels of individual membership. Whether you are just starting out in your career, have gained an ICA professional qualification or are an experienced practitioner, there is a level appropriate for you.
Each level requires that you sign up to, and operate in accordance, with the ICA Code of Conduct and complete either a recommended or mandatory level of continuing professional development (CPD) annually.
You can join as an individual or, depending upon your jurisdiction or employer, you may also be able to join as part of a group.
Membership is compulsory for anybody wishing to study towards an ICA certification or qualification.
This level of membership is for those currently studying towards an ICA qualification. In addition it provides you with the following individual benefits that will help you with your studies:
When studying towards an ICA qualification you would need to purchase Student membership. As a Student member you will be required to sign up to the ICA Code of Conduct for members.
Number of years | Student Member |
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1 | £75.00 |
This level of membership is the ICA's entry level membership grade:
As an Affiliate member you will be required to sign up to the ICA Code of Conduct and we recommend that you complete (and log) a minimum of 10 hours of CPD each year.
Number of years | Affiliate Member |
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1 year | £107.00* |
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Associate membership is a mark of achievement that recognises your commitment to professionalism through studying. This level is for those who have successfully completed an ICA Advanced Certificate.
As an Associate member you will be required to sign up and adhere to ICA Code of Conduct and complete a mandatory 35 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) each year.
Number of years | Associate Member |
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1 year | £123.00 |
Being a Professional Member of ICA is a globally recognised mark of professionalism and excellence.
This membership level demonstrates the highest levels of practical and academic knowledge and is available to holders of an ICA Diploma qualification or those who qualify via the experienced practitioner*route.
As a Professional Member you will sign up and adhere to the ICA Code of Conduct and agree to undertake 35 hours of mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) each year.
Number of years | Professional Member |
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1 year | £176.00 |
2 years | £317.00 |
3 years | £449.00 |
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Being a Fellow of the ICA is a mark of prestige and is our highest level of membership. It demonstrates a high level of competence and achievement and represents your ongoing dedication to professionalism.
There is an expectation that as a Fellow, will add value to the growing ICA community. This can be done in a variety of ways such as contributing to inCOMPLIANCE®, designing content for the CPD Centre, serving on an ICA Branch committee or becoming an examiner. Of course we are always open to ideas and suggestions that play to your individual personal strengths that our community would benefit from. Contact us at contributions@int-com.org to find out more.
This level of membership is:
To maintain this status, you must sign up and adhere to the ICA Code of Conduct and complete a further 35 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) each year.
Number of years | Fellow Member |
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1 year | £210.00 |
2 years | £378.00 |
3 years | £535.00 |
ICA provides four different levels of individual membership. Whether you are just starting out in your career, have gained an ICA professional qualification or are an experienced practitioner, there is a level appropriate for you. To join ICA, simply fill out the online application form, where you will be asked some screening questions to confirm which level you are eligible for. https://www.int-comp.org/become-a-member/
Please note: Membership of ICA is compulsory for anybody wishing to study towards an ICA certification or qualification.
How do I reset my Member’s login password?
If you require a new password, simply follow this link https://www.int-comp.org/forgotten-password, or go to the Member Login page and click ‘Forgotten Password?’ positioned under the Sign In button. You will then be sent an email containing your new password.
You can pay for your renewal fee online by logging into your Members profile.
Payment can be made by credit/debit card, BACS payment or by invoice in exceptional circumstances. Please call (0) 121 362 7747 to discuss your payment options.
My employer will pay for my membership but they need an invoice. Do I have to submit payment first?
We do request that the relevant fee is sent via the online application form. A receipted invoice will be provided. The majority of members will pay the fee by card and claim it back through their expenses process, however, you must check this with your employer.
If you have any questions about employer-funded membership please contact membership@int-comp.org
I’ve passed my exam, when can I upgrade my membership?
Once you have received your exam results, you will be eligible to be upgraded to the next membership level. You can apply to upgrade here https://www.int-comp.org/upgrade
Contact Membership at membership@int-comp.org if you have any questions regarding upgrades.
I let my membership lapse. Do I have to take another qualification to re-join?
No, you can re-join at any time by applying via the online application form.
If you have completed a qualification previously, you may now be eligible for a higher level than before. Please refer to the membership pages on the ICA website which will indicate which level of membership you are entitled to.
Continuous Learning relates to continuing professional development (CPD), which is a process of tracking and documenting skills and knowledge that you have experienced, learned and applied.
We require members to complete a minimum number of hours per membership year, depending on your membership level. For Affiliate membership, it is a discretionary 10 hours and for all other membership levels, it is a compulsory 35 hours.
There are many ways you can gain CPD and you can find more information here
What details are shown in the Member's Directory?
The following details will be shown in the member directory. These settings are editable in your profile area where you can reduce the details that appear or opt-out of being displayed in the member directory entirely:
Name
Job Title
Employer
Work Address
Jurisdiction
Telephone number
How do I become a Fellow of ICA?
To become an ICA Fellow, our highest level of membership, you would need to have been either a Professional Member (MICA) for five consecutive years, completed a Professional Post Graduate Diploma (PPGDip) with ICA or applied through our Experienced Fellow route.
Help and support
Alternatively contact us on +44(0)121 362 7747 / membership@int-comp.org (Membership)
or +44(0)121 362 7534 / studentservices@int-comp.org (Qualifications)