ICA Advanced Certificate in Business Compliance
Gain actionable, practical knowledge - designed for compliance professionals working outside of financial services.
Overview
- Gain the practical knowledge and frameworks to design, embed and sustain effective compliance programmes in non-regulated business environments.
- Develop the ability to identify your organisation’s compliance obligations, apply proportionate controls, and make a compelling case for the value of compliance.
- Boost your professional profile with an intentionally recognised qualification awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
Course description
Designed for compliance professionals operating in non-regulated business environments, the qualification equips you with the practical knowledge, frameworks and confidence to embed and sustain effective compliance programmes.
You will develop the ability to identify and assess your organisation’s compliance obligations, apply proportionate and commercially aware compliance frameworks, and influence organisational culture and behaviour. On completion, you will have a practical toolkit of skills to implement effective controls, engage and persuade business stakeholders, and demonstrate the material value of compliance to your organisation.
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Course details
Course dates:
- 07 April 2026
- 29 June 2026
Qualification level: 4 | Intermediate
ICA CPD Hours: 100
Duration: 6 months
Qualification designation: Adv.Cert(Bus.Comp)
Certification: Awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester
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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:
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ICA Membership fee |
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GBP – 2150 |
GBP – 185 |
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EUR – 2365 |
EUR – 204 |
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USD – 2795 |
USD - 241 |
Instalment payment plan
Want to spread the cost of this course? Find out more about instalment payment plan.
Following this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the compliance landscape relevant to non-regulated businesses, distinguishing between different types of obligations and assessing what they mean for your organisation in practice.
- Apply a risk-based, proportionate approach to identifying and prioritising your organisation’ compliance obligations, taking into account its size, structure and commercial context.
- Apply a practical compliance framework appropriate to a non-regulated business environment, incorporating governance structures, clear accountability, effective policies and proportionate controls.
- Develop and apply strategies to embed a genuine culture of compliance, engaging colleagues at every level and drawing on your understanding of the behavioural and cultural factors that determine whether compliance programmes succeed or fail.
- Build and operate monitoring and reporting processes that give you credible, evidence-based answers when leadership asks whether the business is meeting its obligations, and the tools to respond proportionately when it isn’t.
- Make a compelling case for compliance, articulating its commercial, ethical, and reputational value to business stakeholders and positioning it as a source of genuine competitive advantage.
Course format
Duration
This is a flexible, part-time, six-month course designed for busy working professionals.
Study
A mix of guided online study and attendance at live virtual classrooms. Expert-led virtual classrooms bring content to life, enabling you to absorb knowledge and turn it into ability, while immersive scenarios help you gain confidence and apply what you've learned in simulated real-world situations.
Assessment
One timed, online scenario-based assessment
One research-based assignment
Is this course right for me?
This course is designed for compliance professionals working in non-regulated business environments – organisations that are not subject to the oversight or authorisation of a specific regulatory authority, but which have significant compliance obligations nonetheless.
It is ideally suited to practitioners with around two or three years of experience in a relevant role who are ready to move beyond the basics and develop the skills and confidence to apply compliance knowledge more effectively. It is suitable for:
- Compliance professionals with a grounding in the basics who are ready to apply more structured, sophisticated approaches to compliance within their organisation.
- Employees with compliance responsibilities who wants a practical framework to work from and the confidence to apply it effectively.
- Those looking to move beyond task-level compliance work and develop the broader skills needed to influence culture, engage stakeholders and demonstrate the value of compliance to their organisation.
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.
FAQs
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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.
