ICA Essentials - KYC/CDD
Discover the fundamentals of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) in this live, 3-hour workshop.
Live expert-led workshop
Beginner friendly
Certificate awarded
Fundamentals covered
Available in-house
£100 progression discount
Overview
Get a practical introduction to customer due diligence in a live online workshop designed for professionals working in regulated environments.
Ensuring effective customer due diligence is vital in managing the risk of all forms of financial crime. However, this presents increasing challenges, particularly when dealing with customers remotely. This workshop is designed to help you ensure that you and your teams have an introductory understanding.
- 3-hour live, instructor-led virtual workshop
- Gain a solid understanding of, and practical ability to deliver, robust due diligence
- Receive a certificate of completion
- On completion you will receive a £100 discount towards the ICA Certificate in KYC and CDD 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
16 September 2026, 09:30–12:30 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.
CDD - what is it and why bother?
- Gain a fundamental understanding of customer due diligence (CDD) and know your customer (KYC).
- Understand how an effective CDD process can protect your organisation against financial crime risks, whilst identifying new commercial opportunities.
- What are the regulatory drivers for AML, tax and conduct of business?
The risk-based approach to CDD
- What is the risk-based approach?
- How can the risk-based approach adapt your ability to conduct effective CDD in light of the COVID-19 crisis and adoption of social distancing measures?
- With non-face-to-face methods recognised to present lower risk, how can firms adopt modern virtual methods for remote identification and verification in line with international best practice?
CDD requirements, skills and good practice
- Practical exercise to understand beneficial ownership and control.
- Relevant case studies to consider the practical risk of beneficial ownership including the Panama Papers database.
- Relevant case studies to consider private persons vs legal entities.
- Ongoing monitoring and customer screening.
- Looks can be deceiving! Is our customer who they say they are?
Is ICA Essentials - KYC/CDD 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 customer due diligence and know your customer
- Need to understand CDD 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 - KYC/CDD?
ICA Essentials - KYC/CDD is a short, live online workshop that provides a practical introduction to customer due diligence, the core frameworks, requirements and importance of knowing your customers and the risks associated with poor due diligence.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for professionals who are new to KYC/CDD or those looking to refresh their knowledge.
Do I need previous CDD experience?
No. This workshop is designed as an introduction to the topic and no prior customer due diligence knowledge is required. It is suitable for those seeking a foundational understanding of knowing your customers and CDD principles and obligations.
What topics are covered?
The workshop covers:
- CDD – what is it and why bother?
- The risk-based approach to CDD
- CDD requirements, skills and good practice
- Core KYC frameworks
- What is it like working in KYC?
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 KYC/CDD, which provides a more detailed understanding of AML regulation, risk management and compliance practices.
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 customer due diligence.