Our qualifications help compliance professionals develop relevant knowledge and best practice for operating within the fields of governance, risk and compliance, financial crime prevention and anti money laundering (AML). Awarded in conjunction with the Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, you can be assured that you are studying for a worthwhile qualification that is the benchmark of excellence.
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ICA Certificate in KYC and CDD
Course level : Introductory
The ICA Certificate in KYC and CDD provides a foundation knowledge of KYC and CDD concepts; an introduction to CDD frameworks and an overview of the practical components of working with in the KYC environment. As regulatory expectations increase, knowing your customer is essential. The course is suitable for new entrants, compliance professionals, client managers and those involved in managing risk in the CDD process. Understand the threat and learn to mitigate the risk with the ICA certificate suite.
This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
This course has a practical focus and is open to anyone who is interested in the subject. The content of the programme requires students to possess:
- Sound educational background
- Good written English skills
This course is suitable for:
- New entrants in CDD roles or those who wish to learn more about CDD
- Client managers, project managers, operational staff, middle office and sales assistant
- Consultants, audit professionals and anyone whose role involves managing risk in the CDD process
- CDD - why bother?
- The risk-based approach to CDD
- Key CDD concepts
- Core KYC frameworks
- What it's like working in KYC
- Study in your own time and at your own pace
- Course can be completed in as little as 4 weeks but you will have access for up to 3 months
- Assessed by a 1 hour online multiple-choice exam
- Your results are available immediately
- Downloadable certificate to demonstrate your achievement
We have full syllabi available for all of our qualifications. Click here to download a syllabus for this course.
In order to study for an ICA qualification you will need to become a member of ICA. If you're not currently a member of the ICA, membership will be added to your basket during checkout.
We have five different levels of individual membership. Whether you are just starting out in your career, already hold an ICA qualification or are an experienced practitioner, there is a level appropriate for you and this will be activated at the same time as your course commences.
Course fees
| per currency depending on location | |
| GBP (online only) | 615 |
| EUR (online only) | 677 |
| USD (online only) | 800 |
Course fees stated exclude VAT or local tax, this will be added to your basket at the checkout if applicable.
These fees include a downloadable certificate which you are able to print. Should you require a hard copy posted, there is a fee of £50 plus VAT if applicable.
Membership Fee: £75* (Student membership)
*Payable unless you are already an ICA Member.
FTS-Eligible
This programme is recognised under the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) and is eligible for FTS claims subject to all eligibility criteria being met.
Please note that in no way does this represent an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and programme. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
The FTS is available to eligible entities based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. FTS claims may only be made for recognised programmes with a specified validity period. Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg for more information.
Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg for more information.
Funding
This course is eligible for Financial Training Scheme (FTS) funding.
Read more about the funding details here.
*MAS will enhance course fee subsidies for locals attending accredited or recognised courses up to 90%. IBF will provide an additional 5% in support in the form of IBF Credit, bringing the course fee subsidy up to 95%.
Read more about the enhanced funding details.
Course dates and prices
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Help and support
Alternatively contact us on +44(0)121 362 7534 / studentservices@int-comp.org (Qualifications)
or +44(0)121 362 7747 / membership@int-comp.org (Membership)
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