The International Compliance Association (ICA) is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the understanding, skills and behaviour of over 190,000 professionals through their internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications, and trained many thousands more through in-company training and continuous professional learning.
Professional compliance and financial crime prevention qualifications and courses
ICA delivers comprehensive compliance training from entry-level certificates to advanced diplomas. Whether you're seeking anti money laundering certification, financial crime prevention courses, or sanctions specialist training, ICA offers flexible, globally recognised qualifications designed for working professionals.
University-backed qualifications
Where stated, ICA qualifications are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manchester, combining academic excellence with practical industry application. This quality assurance ensures your compliance certification meets the highest educational standards while remaining relevant to real-world regulatory challenges. Subject areas covered are:
• Anti money laundering (AML)
• Financial crime prevention
• Governance, risk and compliance
• Know your customer/customer due diligence (KYC/CDD)
• Managing sanctions risk
Who should take ICA courses?
ICA qualifications suit compliance and financial crime prevention professionals in banking, financial services, legal firms, accountancy, fintech law enforcement, and any regulated organisation requiring robust AML and compliance expertise. Courses cater to career starters, experienced practitioners, and senior managers seeking specialist certifications.
Course duration and study options
Most ICA qualifications offer flexible online learning with typical completion times of 6-12 months depending on your chosen level and study pace. Self-paced study fits around professional commitments.
Why choose ICA qualifications?
• Globally recognised by employers and meet regulatory training requirements
• University-backed programmes
• Practical, industry-relevant content
• Continuous professional development support
• International career portability
Explore ICA's full range of professional qualifications and find the right course for your career goals.
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