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Finance, AML & Compliance

ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering

Course details

Cost

£700

Length

Online self-study for 1-2 months. Commence this training at any time.

Course Overview

This is a practical, introductory-level qualification that will give you a solid understanding of core money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The course is suitable for operational or front-line staff as well as those considering embarking on a new career in AML as a stepping-stone for study at a higher level.



Course Content

The course has been designed for those who need to understand the fundamentals of the subject area and recognise key issues, particularly relating to risk.

You will study this course in your own time and at your own pace, and you have up to 2 months to complete it.

You will learn:

  • Understanding money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions
  • Vulnerabilities of financial institutions to money laundering and terrorist financing
  • Anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing in practice
  • Anti money laundering and combating terrorist financing – legal and regulatory structures
  • Management obligations and the risk-based approach to money laundering and terrorist financing

You can request a copy of the full syllabus here.

Course Benefits

The course has a practical focus and is most relevant to:

  • Staff with specific anti money laundering duties
  • All staff working in financial services who want an introduction to anti money laundering
  • Anyone who aspires to a career in anti money laundering or fraud prevention

You will gain a practical understanding of the threats posed by criminal activity through money laundering and terrorist financing and learn how to take measures to combat these threats.

Assessment

At the end of the course you will be assessed by means of a one hour multiple choice exam that is taken online.

ICA qualifications, where stated, are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

Prerequisites

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. The fee for ICA Affiliate Membership for one year is £121 payable to ICA and includes your assessment and access to invaluable knowledge resources that will help with your course as well as many other member benefits and services. You can apply for membership at the same time as you enrol for a course.

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.

Course Tutor

  • The International Compliance Association (ICA)

    The International Compliance Association (ICA) is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community. It is also the provider of internationally recognised, professional, certificated qualifications in anti-money laundering; governance, risk and compliance and financial crime prevention.

    Being a member of the ICA, a global community, is a mark of prestige and shows that you have reached a standard of excellence in your professional career.

Upcoming Courses

Some courses we run are scheduled based on demand. Please ensure you register your interest to ensure we know which courses you would like to attend.