ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering
Our flagship qualification and the industry standard for MLROs and professionals managing money laundering risk.
Course details
Gain the necessary competencies for managing money laundering risk.
- AML/CFT – learn about international frameworks, tax evasion, terrorist financing, compliance with sanctions and freezing requirements.
- Risk – appreciate a risk-based approach, governance frameworks and the importance of culture and training in financial services.
- Vulnerabilities – assessing risks to product/service.
- CDD – discover how performing customer due diligence (CDD) can mitigate financial risks.
This flagship, internationally recognised diploma is the industry standard for those responsible for AML in an organisation. Awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
ICA CPD Hours: 100
Course dates:
- 3 March 2025
- 2 June 2025
Course dates, fees and enrol now:
Applicable local taxes, membership fees, and discounts will be added to your basket on checkout. If you are paying by instalments, you must purchase ICA membership in a separate transaction before you enrol onto this course.
Course fees and group booking discounts
If you are not an existing ICA Member, a fee for 12 months’ membership will be added to your basket on checkout. Currency is dependent on location and subject to local taxes:
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Course fee |
ICA Membership fee |
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GBP – 4100 |
GBP – 135 |
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EUR – 4500 |
EUR – 150 |
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USD – 5350 |
USD - 175 |
Instalment payment plan
Want to spread the cost of this course? Find out more about instalment payment plan.
What will I learn?
- The international AML and CFT framework
- Identifying laundering of the proceeds of tax evasion
- Recognising terrorism financing and proliferation financing
- Complying with sanctions regimes
- Implementing an AML/CFT risk-based approach
- Management issues for an AML/CFT policy
- Culture and training
- Vulnerabilities of products and services
- Customer due diligence (CDD)
- Transaction and activity monitoring
- Recognition, handling and reporting
- Dealing with the authorities
Course format
This is a flexible, part-time, nine-month course designed for busy working professionals. It is a mix of guided, online study and attendance at live, virtual classrooms.
Innovative virtual classrooms delivered by subject matter experts bring the content to life, enabling you to absorb knowledge and turn it into ability, while immersive scenarios will enable you to gain confidence and apply what you have learned in a simulated real-life situation.
The Level 6 – Advanced course is assessed through:
- Three timed end-of-module assessments, comprising multiple choice questions that test knowledge, understanding and analytical skills
- One written assignment with an industry sector focus
- One written case-study-based assignment connecting the elements of your learning
Is this course right for me?
This course is suitable for:
You will need a good standard of spoken and written English and
ONE of the following:
- MLROs/MLPOs and their deputies
- Police and FIU/FCU staff
- Managers with responsibilities for internal AML controls
- Risk managers, accountants and lawyers
You will need a good standard of spoken and written English and
ONE of the following:
- Sound educational background, e.g. degree/professional
qualification in an appropriate discipline or - Attainment of an ICA International Advanced Certificate
or - Three years' relevant work experience
Become an ICA member
When you enrol onto this course you will join an international
community of over 30,000 members. Benefits include:
- Access to the uniquely personalised ICA Learning Hub
- Weekly webinars covering the latest industry
developments - Discounts on ICA events and further ICA courses
The fee for ICA membership will be added separately to your basket when you enrol online for this course.
What past learners say:
Enrolling in the ICA Diploma in International Anti-Money Laundering was an outstanding experience. The course was well-organized, making complex topics accessible and straightforward. The instructors were phenomenal, delivering the material with enthusiasm and clarity, ensuring that every session was engaging and informative. The resources provided were abundant and diverse, catering to different learning styles and helping to deepen our understanding of the subject matter. The classes were interactive, encouraging lively discussions and active participation, which greatly enriched the learning experience. Overall, this diploma program is an excellent choice for anyone looking to advance their expertise in anti-money laundering.
The exercise with the immersive scenario was really helpful. Good with this kind of practical examples.
Great material, well-structured and easy to read.
The class was lively and engaging. The study material was very comprehensive.
FAQs
View frequently asked questions below:
How often does this course run?
There are three intakes per year for this course: March, July and September.
What payment options are there?
If you are self-funding, can pay for the course in full by credit or debit card or pay in eight interest-free instalments. If your employer is paying for the course you can select the invoice option when enrolling online.
Discounts for low GDP countries?
If you reside in one of the countries on this list you will receive a 15% discount on this course. The discount will automatically be added at checkout when you enrol.
Does the course fee include local tax?
Local tax if applicable will be added to your basket on check out.
Why do I need to be a member of ICA to do this course?
As a professional, awarding body ICA requires you to be an Associate member while you’re studying for your course (unless you are already a member). You will benefit from being part of a global, like-minded community and will receive access to additional resources, insight and learning to support your studies. Once you’ve completed your course, renewing your membership showcases your commitment to ongoing learning and continues to provide you with a range of benefits including digital badges to share on social media and discounts for ICA’s global events.
How will this course make me stand out from the crowd?
ICA qualifications are internationally recognised as evidence of high levels of competence in regulatory and financial crime compliance. Many employers all over the world specify an ICA Diploma as a pre-requisite for roles. The course is unique and designed to not only enhance your knowledge and skills but also develop your behaviours. You will gain technical, specialist knowledge but also vital critical thinking and interpersonal skills to help advance your career.
How much self-study time do I need to set aside?
We recommend that you allow for 2-4 hours study per week but plan to increase this around your times of assessment.
