ICA International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention

“An excellent course on all counts which greatly enhanced my skills and opportunities”.


This programme is awarded in association with the University of Manchester Business School



Prevention of fraud and financial crime are global issues for industry and regulatory authorities alike. The increase in and varieties of fraud continue to challenge financial services practitioners the world over. Success in managing this constantly evolving risk involves a strategic approach and the importance of having the right knowledge and skills cannot be underestimated. Education and training is fundamental and the ICA International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention can help.


Increase your knowledge, protect your firm...


Key Features


  • Graduate level diploma resulting in a professional certificated qualification
  • Awarded by the ICA in association with the University of Manchester Business School
  • Studied by distance learning over 12 months
  • Comprehensive course materials that can be used in the workplace
  • Written by experienced industry practitioners and internationally renowned academics
  • Internationally focused
  • Jurisdiction specific material
  • Assessment through two assignments and an open book examination
  • Detailed support readings and texts
  • Extensive online and tutor support

What You Will Learn

  • Introduction and General Issues in the Prevention, Interdiction and Control of Financial Crime
    • Financial Crime – Its Content
    • Financial Crime – The Risks
    • Profiling and Dealing with Financial Criminals
  • The Law and Practice Relating to Financial Crime
    • The Law of Financial Crime
    • Crimes that are Financially Motivated
    • Facilitative Financial Crimes
  • The Investigation and Prosecution of Financial Crime
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Prosecution of Crime
    • Proceeds of Crime
  • The Civil and Regulatory Control of Financial Crime
    • The Civil Law and Compliance
    • Regulatory and Compliance Action
    • Practical Issues in Civil Litigation

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 International 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
“This course helped me tremendously in understanding the various aspects of financial crime theoretically as well as practically. I gained deep insight about the legal and regulatory system for dealing with financial crime not only in my jurisdiction but also around the world. I am able to apply the knowledge, gained through this course in practical life and I feel appreciation from colleagues and my employer.”.
Amit Sharan, Tashyeed Properties Co., Bahrain
Course Fees

Full Programme: £3100* - this fee includes the ICA assessment fee.** (available in certain jurisdictions subject tonumbers)
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, complete assignments and sit one 3-hour and 15 minutes examination.

Distance Learning Programme: £3100* - this fee includes the ICA assessment fee.**
Those taking the distance learning option will receive a full set of materials, study at their own pace, complete assignments and sit the examination in their place of residence. The course is also supported by a course workbook full of useful exercises and and receive and dedicated tutor support.

Examination Only: £2150* this fee includes the ICA assessment fee.**
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.

*All course fees are subject to local taxes, where applicable. Prices in GBP Sterling, US dollars accepted at the equivalent rate. Use the XE Universal Currency Converter.

**These fees vary in the following jurisdictions: Australia, The Bahamas, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Romania, Russia and Singapore. Contact us for more information.

Read the Course Terms and Conditions.

Payment Instalment Plan
Payment by instalment is available for individual applicants. Further information regarding this can be obtained by emailing ict@int-comp.com.
Online course introduction
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