ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk

Gain the practical knowledge and skills to manage sanctions risk effectively.

Course details

Understanding sanctions remains a complex yet fascinating topic and is crucial for developing a well-rounded strategy in combating financial crime.

This course will enable you to:

  • Understand the latest sanctions challenges and apply best practice
  • Investigate key areas of sanctions controls such as sanctions screening, managing alerts and sanctions evasion typologies
  • Boost your professional profile by gaining an internationally recognised qualification awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester

Next course dates:

  • 7 April 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:

Course fee

ICA Membership fee

GBP – 2050

GBP – 135

EUR – 2250

EUR – 150

USD – 2650

USD - 175

Discounts are also available for group bookings.

Instalment payment plan

Want to spread the cost of this course? Find out more about instalment payment plan.

What will I learn?

  • Global sanctions architecture – political, legal and implementation context
  • The international context
  • Transparency, control and ownership
  • Developing the control framework
  • Sanctions lifting and roll back
  • Identifying higher risk jurisdictions and activities 

Course format

A flexible, part-time, six-month course designed for busy, working professionals. 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. They allow you to absorb knowledge and turn it into ability, and immersive scenarios will enable you to gain confidence and apply what you have learned to a simulated real-life situation.  

The Level 4 – Intermediate course is assessed through:

  • A timed, online scenario-based assessment
  • A research-based assignment

This course is suitable for:

  • Anti money laundering/financial crime/regulatory compliance practitioners who need to understand sanctions risks
  • Managers working within the sanctions environment who wish to certify their knowledge
  • Those involved in the sanctions screening process
  • Regulators
  • Consultants

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.

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I loved the classrooms and the immersive Scenario. The teachers were knowledgeable and friendly.

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The ability to study online was crucial for me, and this course was supported by comprehensive material, excellent online meetings and immersive scenarios. This provided a fantastic, blended learning experience.

Past Student

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 four 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. 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.

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