ICA International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance

Course level : Level 4 - Intermediate

There are four intakes a year for this course: January, March, July and September.
The next courses commences 11 October 2021.

The qualification allows you not only to learn more about how to be compliant but also why it is a real benefit, both to your organisation and industry.

You will gain an improved understanding of how excellent regulatory compliance management protects your firm, as well as enhances its competitive advantage, including how to maximise the use of new technology.

As the world of compliance changes at an ever-increasing pace, this course gives you the specialist knowledge and practical skills to manage regulatory risk both now and in the future.

This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

Is this course right for me?

This Advanced Certificate is open to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the discipline. However, the content of the programme requires students to possess:

Sound educational background
Good written English skills

This course is suitable for:

Compliance employees
Employees who have recently been given or aspire to be given compliance responsibilities
Those employees with management responsibility for compliance employees
Any person who wishes to acquire an understanding of fundamental regulatory compliance principles and how businesses can comply with them
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ICA qualification levels explained:

What will I learn?

Understanding the Regulatory Environment
International Regulation
Compliance in Practice
Managing the Risk of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing
Financial Crime Prevention

The conduct of firms and the behaviour of senior management is a key topic and is interwoven throughout the course units. The conduct agenda forms a key part of the workshop exercises in the UK.

Course format

6-month course assessed by 2 written assignments (2,000 – 2,500 words)
A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions:
- 1 x virtual classroom
- 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story)
- 2 x assessment preparation sessions
Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies
Access to the ICA members’ portal containing additional reading and resources
Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track

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Do I need to become a member of ICA?

In order to study for an ICA qualification you will need to become a member of ICA. If you're not currently a member of the ICA, membership will be added to your basket during checkout.

Whether you are just starting out in your career, already hold an ICA qualification or are an experienced practitioner, there is a level appropriate for you and this will be activated at the same time as your course commences.

Find out more about the many benefits of ICA membership.

Course fees

Course fees


per currency depending on location
GBP	1775
EUR	1953
USD	2308

Course fees stated exclude VAT or local tax, this will be added to your basket at the checkout if applicable.

If you are funding the course yourself, we offer an interest-free instalment plan of four equal monthly payments.

Membership Fee: £75* (Student membership)

*Payable unless you are already an ICA Member.

Exclusive Qualification Discount for ICA Professional and Fellow Members
All ICA Professional and Fellow members are entitled to discounted rates on subsequent qualifications they choose to enrol on:

Professional (MICA) - 10%
Fellow (FICA) – 15%

Simply enter your membership number on enrolment to gain your exclusive discounted rate.

Discount for Low GDP countries

If you’re from a low GDP country, you can add 15% discount in the checkout when purchasing this course. Please see full list of applicable countries.

Course dates and prices

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Expert support

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Rhodri Kettle

Global Lead - Governance, Risk and Compliance

Thomas Wan Chee Kien

Course Director (APAC)

Help and support

Alternatively contact us on: +44(0)121 362 7534 / icainfo@int-comp.org (Course information) or +44(0)121 362 7533 / learningsupport@int-comp.org (Enrolled learners)

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