International Compliance Association

A Global Benchmark of excellence in Anti Money Laundering, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Why choose the ICA

Overview

ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community. It provides a wealth of knowledge, tools, resources and practical support to compliance professionals at all stages of their career.
Choose the right qualification for you:

  • ICA Certificates: suitable for those with no prior experience or looking to upskill.ICA Specialist Certificates: designed for anyone wanting a focused yet accessible knowledge in specific areas of risk.
  • ICA Advanced Certificates: for those already working in this space at analyst level as well as managers working in the first line of defence.
  • ICA Diplomas: designed for managers with existing experience who want to enhance their skill set to the next level.
  • ICA Professional Postgraduate Diplomas: expert-level courses for those in senior roles such as Heads of Compliance and AML, with over ten years experience.

Key Benefits

  • Knowledge: ICA qualifications are recognised as the global benchmark of excellence, designed to enable you to think more, perform better and excel in your field.
  • Development: A wealth of member resources, tools and events also ensures your continuous professional development once your studies are over.
  • Recognition: Members are recognised for their commitment to best compliance practice and an enhanced professional reputation.
  • Community: You become part of the community of fellow professionals, able to share insights and ideas, as well as connect, collaborate and form important networks.

Course Focus

Qualifications from the ICA 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).
The courses, diplomas and certificates focus on:

  • Upholding the highest codes of conduct, integrity and ethics including uncovering the spirit and intent of regulation
  • Reinforcing the ongoing need for transparency and openness
  • Encouraging independence of thought and judgement
  • Promoting a culture of ‘doing the right business the right way’ and encouraging constructive challenge to that end
  • Endorsing the value of education and continuous professional development
  • Sharing international best practice
  • Developing individual competency followed by earned empowerment
  • Supporting the fight against all aspects of financial crime
  • Promoting financial inclusion

 

All about exams

Certificate / Diploma structure

  • The ICA Certificates, Specialist Certificates and Advanced Certificates are open to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the respective discipline.
  • Sound educational background and good written English skills is the minimum prerequisite.

Check out specific requirements

  • The ICA Diploma requires

Sound educational background, e.g. degree or professional qualification in an appropriate discipline
OR Attainment of the respective ICA Advanced Certificate
OR Three years relevant work experience

  • The ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma requires:

To hold a first degree and be a senior practitioner (i.e. hold a senior management role) with at least three years experience in that role or at the equivalent level of seniority,
OR possess an ICA Professional Diploma and have at least five years’ experience in a related discipline and currently work in a role that includes senior-level responsibilities and regular engagement with senior practitioners,
OR have at least ten years experience in a relevant senior management role

Course structure and FAQs

Course Duration: 3 months
Number of workshops: One full day workshop
Assessment method: 25 multiple-choice questions completed online
Course fee: €711
ICA membership fee upon registration with ICA: GBP 30
Membership Level: Affiliate
Annual membership fees: GBP 107
CPD requirements: 10 hours (recommended)

Course Duration: 9 months
Number of workshops: Two full-day workshop
Assessment method:  Two 2500 word Assignments [3 hours for CDD exam (exam only)]

Course fee: €2051
ICA membership fee upon registration with ICA: GBP 107
Membership Level:Associate (AICA)
Annual membership fees: GBP 123
CPD requirements:  35 hours (mandatory)
(20 technical CPD and 15 non-technical CPD i.e. on soft skills)

Course Duration: 12 months
Number of workshops: Four full-day workshop
Assessment method:  Three 3500 word assignments

Course fee: €4100
ICA membership fee upon registration with ICA: GBP 107
Membership Level: Professional (MICA)
Annual membership fees: GBP 176
CPD requirements:  35 hours (mandatory)
(20 technical CPD and 15 non-technical CPD i.e. on soft skills)

Course Duration: 12 months
Number of workshops: Two long residential weekend workshops at the University of Oxford
Assessment method:  Eight 1000-1500 word masterclass commentaries and 3 hour competency-based oral interview with global experts on the Compliance and AML sector.

Course fee: GBP 6,590 (+VAT)
ICA membership fee upon registration with ICA: GBP 107
Membership Level: Fellow (FICA)
Annual membership fees: GBP 210
CPD requirements:  35 hours (mandatory)
(20 technical CPD and 15 non-technical CPD i.e. on soft skills)

Information and Registration

UNIC Global Training has been selected by the ICA to be the Exclusive Approved Learning Provider in Cyprus for all ICA qualifications.
All modules and certificates are delivered directly by the ICA organisation.

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