ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
Get to grips with international sanctions regimes and enhance your skills.
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Suitable for beginners
Two months access
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20 ICA CPD hours
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Course overview
Understand sanctions, and how firms manage the risk
The ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk is an introductory (Level 2) qualification awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Written by subject matter experts, it explains how international sanctions regimes work and why getting sanctions wrong is costly, giving you a solid grounding in the regulatory frameworks and how firms manage the risk.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Explain how sanctions work in an international context
- Understand what a sanctions governance framework involves
- Recognise how changes in sanctions regimes affect firms, and the cost of getting it wrong
- Understand how alert investigations are managed
Successful candidates earn the Cert(Sanctions) designation.
Training a team? Group booking discounts are available.
Course details
Qualification LevelLevel 2 | Introductory
Course fees£765 | €860 | $1030
Membership fees£195 | €220 | $260Applicable taxes will be added on checkout. If you are not an existing ICA Member, a fee for 12 months' membership will be added to your booking.
ICA CPD Hours20
Duration2 months
Qualification designationCert(Sanctions)
CertificateAwarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester
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Study online at your own pace, with up to two months to complete the course and sit your assessment. Choose where you're based to see your price and enrol.
ICA Membership is required to undertake this qualification
To study with ICA you need to be a member. If you're not one yet, 12 months' membership (£195 | €220 | $260) is added to your basket at checkout. Existing members pay the course fee only.
What membership gives you
- Access to the personalised ICA Learning Hub
- Weekly webinars on the latest industry developments
- Discounts on ICA events and further ICA courses
- A place in an international community of over 30,000 members
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- Internationally recognised qualification
- Take your exam whenever you're ready
- Results available immediately
Course fees
| Course fee | £765 | €860 | $1030 |
|---|---|
| 12 months' ICA membership (non-members only) | £195 | €220 | $260 |
Applicable local taxes are added at checkout. The price shown after you choose your location is in your local currency.
Group booking discounts
Training a team? Discounts are available when you book for a group. Ask about group bookings
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Funding for Malaysian employers
This qualification is approved for HRD Corp funding in Malaysia. Employers registered with HRD Corp may be able to claim the course fees through their levy, subject to HRD Corp's eligibility criteria and approval process.
To find out more or to start your claim, contact our team at enquiries@int-comp.org
Course outline
What will I learn?
The ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk is made up of eight units.
Select a unit to see its full topic list in the syllabus.
- Foundations of sanctions5 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- International frameworks5 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- National sanctions regimes14 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- Governance & compliance framework9 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- Due diligence & risk assessment16 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- Screening & detections6 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- Alert management & investigation21 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
- Response & reporting6 topics (see the full topic list in the syllabus, opens in a new tab)
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This certification has significantly strengthened my understanding of sanctions risk management.
Dina M, ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
Coursecheck review, June 2026The tutors were all clearly expert in their respective fields.
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Coursecheck reviewAn enriching experience that significantly enhanced my understanding of compliance, governance and risk management.
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Andrew E, ICA Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk
Coursecheck review, September 2026Excellent course. I have a far greater understanding of the risks associated with AI.
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Course format
Study in your own time and at your own pace
Available on the ICA learning app, bringing everything you need into one place for a fully interactive learning experience.
- Course can be completed in as little as four weeks, but you will have access for up to two months.
- Your results are available immediately.
- Downloadable certificate to demonstrate your achievement.
Assessment
You'll be assessed by a one-hour online multiple-choice exam, which you can take at any point during your studies. You need 70% to pass, which means answering at least 18 questions correctly. Your results are available immediately.
AI Study Support
This course includes two AI-powered tools designed to support your learning throughout your studies.
The AI Tutor is here to help you revise and build confidence with the course materials. Use it to:
- Explore concepts you find challenging or want to understand more deeply
- Test your knowledge through interactive quizzes
- Reinforce your understanding of key topics
The AI powered role play allows you to apply the knowledge you've gained in a realistic scenario - putting your understanding into practice before your assessment.
Who is the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk for?
This course has a practical focus and is open to anyone with a sound educational background and a good understanding of written English.
It's particularly suited to:
- Senior financial crime/regulatory compliance practitioners who are keen to enhance their existing expertise by learning about another distinct sphere
- Senior managers within the sanctions environment who wish to certify their knowledge
- Operational staff who need to understand the inherent sanctions risks they face when dealing with customers and/or transactions
- MLROs, compliance managers and risk managers
- Regulators or consultants
Where could a sanctions qualification take you?
An ICA Certificate is the first step into a rewarding career in financial crime prevention and compliance.
The knowledge gained can support progression into a variety of roles across financial services, banking, fintech and regulated industries.
- Level 2 | IntroductoryThis qualification (Past)
ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
Completion of this qualification helps you to understand the core areas of international sanctions, and the frameworks and regimes behind them. You can also progress to the higher Advanced Certificate level qualification.
- Level 4 | IntermediateNext Level (Now)
ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
ICA Advanced Certificates help you apply your knowledge to better analyse situations.
Where this course fits
Your ICA qualification journey
The ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk is the starting point for a clear progression route. From here you can build your sanctions expertise through the Advanced Certificate and Diploma, then go on to postgraduate study in financial crime compliance.
ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
Level 2 | Introductory
This courseICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk
Level 4 | Intermediate
View courseICA Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk
Level 6 | Advanced
View courseICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance
Level 7 | Expert
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Frequently asked questions
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How long does the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk take?
You have up to two months to complete the course and sit your assessment, and it can be completed in as little as four weeks. You study online at your own pace, so you can fit it around work.
How is the course assessed?
You're assessed by a one-hour online multiple-choice exam, which you can take at any point during your studies. Your results are available immediately, and you can download your certificate once you pass.
What is the pass mark?
The minimum pass mark is 70%, so you need to answer at least 18 of the 25 multiple-choice questions correctly.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk is an introductory (Level 2) qualification, designed for people who are new to sanctions as well as those who want to formalise what they already know.
What are the entry requirements?
The course is open to anyone with a sound educational background and a good understanding of written English.
Why do I need to be an ICA member?
ICA membership is required to take this course. It gives you access to the personalised ICA Learning Hub, weekly webinars on the latest industry developments, regulatory alerts and discounts on further courses. Existing members pay the course fee only.
How will I study?
Everything is online in the ICA learning app, so your course materials are in one place and you can study whenever suits you. The course also includes AI study support: an AI Tutor to help you revise and test your understanding, and an AI role play that lets you apply what you've learned in a realistic scenario.
What qualification will I receive?
You'll receive the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. You can use the designation Cert(Sanctions), and the course counts for 20 ICA CPD hours.
What can I study after this course?
The next step in sanctions is the ICA Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk (Level 4), followed by the ICA Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk (Level 6). You can then go on to the ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (Level 7).
Can I book the course for my team?
Yes. Discounts are available for group bookings. See Group booking discounts for details.
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