ICA Essentials - Managing Sanctions Risk
Designed for those who have a limited knowledge of sanctions risks but want to understand the fundamentals.
Live expert-led workshop
Beginner friendly
Certificate awarded
Fundamentals covered
Available in-house
£100 progression discount
Overview
Get a practical introduction to sanctions and the risks surrounding them in a live online workshop designed for professionals working in regulated environments.
Sanctions and sanctions compliance present unique challenges and risks to a business. Requirements are continually changing in response to changing geopolitical events. Therefore, developing up-to-date, foundational understanding of the threat together with current best practice can help you ensure that your firm complies with international requirements.
- 3-hour live, instructor-led virtual workshop
- Gain a solid understanding of fundamentals of sanctions risk
- Receive a certificate of completion
- On completion you will receive a £100 discount towards the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk 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
24 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.
Defining sanctions
- What are sanctions, what are they designed to achieve, and why are they important?
- Financial and non-financial measures.
- Programmes: Regime-based, activity-based and comprehensive.
The international context of sanctions
- Who are the international government bodies and what is their influence on the international sanctions landscape? (Including FATF, UN, EU, national governments, with a focus on the US/ UK).
- Impact of other bodies and external influences to sanctions implementation.
Building a sanctions governance framework
- Defining roles and responsibilities within your organisation and how group policies and procedures can underpin effective sanctions compliance.
- How can an effective CDD process on individuals, entities and correspondent banks enable you to comply with sanctions law?
- Recognising sanctions evasion techniques, including wire transfers, stripping, and shell companies.
Sanctions list and screening
- Who and what should be screened? External and internal watch lists.
- How to calibrate your sanctions screening tools to consider fuzzy logic and minimise your false positives?
- The importance of an effective quality assurance process and how it can ensure your sanctions procedures are as effective as possible.
- Consider what sensitive words, dual-use goods, countries, jurisdictions, regions, payments and transactions may result in triggers
Is ICA Essentials - Managing Sanctions Risk 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 sanctions risk
- Need to understand sactions 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 - Managing Sanctions Risk?
ICA Essentials - Managing Sanctions Risk is a short, live online workshop that provides a practical introduction to sanctions risk, covering key topics on international context and government bodies' influence on the sanctions landscape, how to build a suitable sanctions framework and the correct processes for screening and quality assurance.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for professionals who are new to sanctions or those looking to refresh their knowledge.
Do I need previous experience?
No. This workshop is designed as an introduction to the topic and no prior managing sanctions risk knowledge is required. It is suitable for those seeking a foundational understanding of the sanctions framework, principles and obligations.
What topics are covered?
The workshop covers:
- Defining sanctions
- The international context of sanctions
- Building a sanctions governance framework
- Sanctions lists and screening
- Managing sanctions alerts
- The cost of getting it wrong
- The challenge of change
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 Managing Sanctions Risk, 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 managing sanctions risk.