ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention

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This programme is awarded in association with the University of Manchester Business School and endorsed by the British Bankers' Association.



Financial Crime is a key threat for industry and regulatory authorities alike. Having knowledgeable, fully trained staff who understand the risks and how they can be managed is essential. The ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention increases awareness amongst individuals and helps prevent fraud, protecting firms.


Increase your knowledge, protect your firm...


Key Features


  • A graduate level programme resulting in a professional qualification
  • 9-12 months duration
  • Comprehensive course materials that can be used in the workplace
  • Written and delivered by experienced industry practitioners
  • Extensive support and resource material
  • Awarded in association with the University of Manchester Business School
  • Endorsed by the British Bankers’ Association

What You Will Learn

  • An Introduction to Financial Crime
  • Understanding and Managing Financial Crime
  • The International Models and Influences
  • The UK Framework
  • Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • The Legal Framework
  • UK’s Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Framework and Strategy
  • Market Fraud
  • The Prevention and Detection of Specific Financial Crimes Risks
  • Business Frauds
  • Financial Sector Fraud
  • Cybercrime
  • Investigation Prosecution and Recovery
  • Investigation and Prosecution
  • Internal Investigation
  • Asset Tracing, Recovery and Confiscation

Who the Diploma is Aimed At?

  • Fraud Prevention and Investigation Officers, Managers and Deputies
  • MLROs and Deputies
  • Managers with responsibility for internal organisational fraud, financial crime and AML controls
  • Risk Managers
  • Internal Audit and Regulatory Staff
  • Law enforcement
  • Individuals who have completed the ICA AML Diploma and Certificate or the ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Awareness

Benefits to Individual

  • Career progression
  • Increased knowledge, developed skills
  • Enhanced workplace performance
  • Professional membership of the ICA

Benefits to Organisation

  • Reduced risk
  • Enhanced reputation
  • Increased knowledge throughout team
“The UK Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention is an excellent course. The workshops provide a sound basis for study and are backed up with high quality course materials.

The knowledge I gained has been invaluable and I have been able to apply it to my day job. Whilst it was hard work, the level of accreditation makes the qualification well worth the effort. In addition to this, I made several industry contacts. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to broaden their knowledge.”

Nick Le Poidevin, Claims Investigation and Audit Manager
Course Fees
Full Programme: £2950 (+ VAT)
Those taking the full programme will receive a full set of materials, will be required to attend the face-to-face workshops and revisions sessions (if offered in their jurisdiction), complete assignments and sit one 3-hour and 15 minutes examination.

Examination Only: £1975 (+ VAT)
Those who are very experienced practitioners and hold appropriate qualifications may be eligible for the Exam Only option. Such individuals are exempt from attending workshops and from submitting assignments. Those who select this option are provided with manuals, support readings and texts, and their achievement is measured on the basis of their examination performance. The International Compliance Association always recommends undertaking the fullest programme available to them to ensure the best possible learning experience.

Read the Course Terms and Conditions.

Payment Instalment Plan
Payment by instalment is available for individual applicants. Further information regarding this can be obtained from the ICT Course Administrator.
Course Dates
Click here for details of the next intake.

ICA is also holding a free briefing session in London on 22 September 2010 (10am-1pm) where you can find out more about this programme. Register for briefing session here
Online Course Introduction
Click here to download a free video induction to the course. This webinar is an introduction to ICA programmes and focuses on the use of course materials, assignment writing, examination technique and introductory concepts.

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