Course Overview
There are four intakes a year for this course: January, March, July and September.
The ICA Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance gives you the opportunity not only to learn more about how to be compliant but also why it is a real benefit, both to your organisation and industry as a whole.
You will gain an improved understanding of how excellent regulatory compliance management both 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. Whether you are looking to start a new career of gain further experience.
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.
Course Content
Topics to be covered include:
- 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.
This course is offered by International Compliance Association Commercial Services (ICA’s approved training provider).During the restrictions imposed by the Covid19 pandemic ICA have made significant investments in technology and resources to create a new student experience – a blend of self-study, instructor-led virtual classrooms, dynamic discussions around live scenarios, topical reviews of industry events and bite-size videos. All designed to help you get the most out of the course, increase your chances of success and take away the practical knowledge you need to think differently and preform better in your role.
- 6 month course assessed by a timed, online scenario-based assessment and a research-based assignment
- A mixture of guided online study and
participation in five live sessions:
- ‘Getting started’ session
- Virtual classroom
- 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story) delivered through award-winning, interactive BARCO technology
- Group tutorial (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)
- Assessment preparation session
- Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies
- Access to the ICA Learning Hub packed with additional insight and resources
- Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track
It is recommended that you study 6-8 hours per week over the six month period.
You can request a copy of the full syllabus here.
The next course dates are as follows:
Next enrolment by: 08 July 2024
Module 1 (Group 1):
- Welcome & Getting Started - 11 July 2024 (13:00-14:00)
- Virtual Classroom 1 - 06 August 2024 (09:30-12:30)
Module 2 (Group 1):
- Immersive Scenario - 16 September 2024 (09:30-12:30)
- Group Tutorial - 24 September 2024 (09:30-10:30)
- Assessment Preparation Session - 11 November 2024 (09:30-10:30)
- Scenario Based Questions: 25-29 November 2024
- Assignment - 09 December 2024 (results 21 February 2025)
Module 1 (Group 2):
- Welcome & Getting Started - 11 July 2024 (13:00-14:00)
- Virtual Classroom 1 - 31 July 2024 (14:30-17:30)
Module 2 (Group 2):
- Immersive Scenario - 04 September 2024 (14:30-15:30)
- Group Tutorial - 11 September 2024 (14:30-15:30)
- Assessment Preparation Session - 11 November 2024 (09:30-10:30)
- Scenario Based Questions: 25-29 November 2024
- Assignment - 09 December 2024 (results 21 February 2025)
Course Benefits
You will gain an improved understanding of how excellent regulatory compliance management both protects your firm as well as enhances its competitive advantage, including how to maximise the use of new technology.
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
Assessment
You will be assessed by means of a one-hour, question-based exam at the end of the course, testing your knowledge and understanding through applied scenario questions that span the entire syllabus. You will then be required to complete one research-based, written assignment to demonstrate a holistic understanding and the ability to practically apply what you have learned.
This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester and the course fee includes a printable certificate once you have completed the course.
Prerequisites
The Advanced Certificate is open to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the discipline. The content of the course requires you to possess a sound educational background and good written English skills.
In order to study any ICA qualification you need to be a member of the ICA. If you’re not currently a member of the ICA, membership will be added to your basket during checkout.
The ICA has five different levels of individual membership. 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.
Next Steps
Whilst the GTA facilitates the training for ICA qualifications, you need to enrol online directly with the ICA. Scroll down when you reach this page and enter Guernsey when it asks ‘Where are you based?’ You can then follow the process to enrol.