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.
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ICA International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance
Course level : Level 4 - Intermediate
The next intake for this course begins on 22 March 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 qualification is:
• Designed for those looking to begin a career in compliance as well as those with a few years’ experience
• Study online at your own pace and attend two workshops or virtual classrooms
• Gain an internationally recognised qualification as well as actionable, practical knowledge to boost your career.
This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
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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- 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.
- 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 - groups are limited to 36 students to maximise the study experience
- 1 x live, immersive learning scenario (virtual session) - a powerful experience putting you at the centre of a story, helping you bridge the gap between what you know and how you can apply that knowledge in your role
- Assignment preparation sessions
- 6 x monthly ‘in the spotlight’ videos covering the latest industry developments
- Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track
We have full syllabi available for all of our qualifications. Click here to download a syllabus for this course.
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.
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.
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ICA Certificate in Compliance
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ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance
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