ICA Essentials - Compliance
Gain a fundamental base understanding of the disciplines’ core elements.
Live expert-led workshop
Beginner friendly
Certificate awarded
Fundamentals covered
Available in-house
£100 progression discount
Overview
Get a practical introduction to compliance in a live online workshop designed for professionals working in regulated environments.
Regulatory compliance is an important requirement for firms offering regulated products and services. However, whilst the downside risks of failing to comply with regulation are generally well known, if done well, it can provide organisations with a significant competitive advantage over their competitors.
- 3-hour tutor-led workshop
- Introduction to regulation, how we got where we are and why regulation is needed
- Explain the role of compliance in a working environment
- Analyse some key compliance areas
- Receive a certificate of completion
- On completion you will receive a £100 discount towards the ICA Certificate in Compliance if you choose to go on to further study
Course details
Price
£315 + tax
ICA CPD Hours
3
Delivery
Live online workshop
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Next Course Date
17 September 2026, 14:00 - 17:00 BST
Course dates, fees and enrol now:
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3-hour live online workshop
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Certificate of completion
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3-month ICA membership included
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£100 progression discount on completion
Applicable local taxes, membership fees and discounts will be added to your basket on checkout.
What will I learn?
Explore the key topics covered in this workshop.
Understanding the regulatory environment
Understanding the objectives of regulation, how regulatory change occurs, and who/ what the key influences on regulation are, enables firms to manage regulatory risk more effectively and efficiently.
Principles of risk management
Regulatory compliance can be defined as a risk category, and therefore brings both downside risk and opportunities. All compliance professionals must be able to apply basic risk management principles to their compliance activities, ensuring the best outcome for their organisation.
Regulation in practice
Being fully aware of the options for regulatory structures, approaches and methodologies to regulation allows a firm to respond positively to, and sometimes even pre-empt, regulatory requirements.
Financial crime compliance oversight
Not only do firms need to prevent financial crime, but they must also comply with often complex regulatory requirements designed to ensure that compliance has oversight of financial crime prevention and must therefore understand financial crime typologies and the key systems and controls required.
Compliance in practice
The role of the compliance function and compliance professionals has evolved tremendously over the years and continues to adapt and evolve in a constantly changing industry landscape. Understanding the current and future demands is key to making the most effective use of your compliance resources.
Is ICA Essentials - Compliance right for you?
About ICA Essentials
ICA Essentials are short, expert-led online workshops that provide a practical introduction to key topics in regulatory or financial crime compliance.
Delivered live by industry practitioners, they help professionals build foundational knowledge without committing to a longer qualification.
Whether you're starting out or exploring a new specialism, ICA Essentials offer an accessible way to build your knowledge and a stepping stone to future study. They are also available in-house for firms.
You'll benefit from this course if you:
- Are new to compliance
- Need to understand compliance obligations and risks
- Want foundational knowledge without committing to a full qualification
- Are considering further ICA study
- Need CPD and professional development
What's included
- Live online workshop
- Expert-led
- Certificate of completion
- £100 progression discount available on completion
FAQs
What is ICA Essentials - Compliance?
ICA Essentials - Compliance is a short, live online workshop that provides a practical introduction to compliance. The course explores key regulation and what shapes it, it's role and what it sets out to achieve and how compliance works in practice.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for professionals who are new to regulatory compliance or those looking to refresh their knowledge.
Do I need previous compliance experience?
No. This workshop is designed as an introduction to the topic and no prior regulatory compliance knowledge is required. It is suitable for those seeking a foundational understanding of compliance principles and obligations.
What topics are covered?
The workshop covers:
- What is regulation, and what is it designed to achieve?
- How did we get to where we are today, and what shapes regulation?
- The role of compliance (function and professional)
- Key compliance areas and relationships
How is the course delivered?
This course is delivered by tutors who are subject-matter experts.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive an ICA certificate of completion following attendance on the course.
Do I need to be an ICA member to enrol on this course?
As part of your ICA Essentials enrolment, you will receive a complimentary three-month ICA membership, giving you access to a range of additional resources and professional development opportunities during this period.
What is the difference between ICA Essentials and an ICA Certificate?
ICA Essentials workshops provide an introductory overview of a topic, while ICA Certificates offer a more in-depth learning experience with broader coverage and assessment requirements. ICA Essentials can be a useful first step before progressing to an ICA Certificate qualification.
What course should I take after completing this workshop?
Many learners choose to progress to the ICA Certificate in Compliance, which provides a more detailed understanding of the disciplines’ core compliance elements.
Are you ready to enrol?
Gain solid understanding of the topic, earn an ICA certificate of completion and take the first step towards a career in compliance.