ICA Essentials - Financial Crime Prevention
Discover the fundamentals of financial crime prevention 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 financial crime prevention in a live online workshop designed for professionals working in regulated environments.
All forms of financial crime are rapidly increasing in the current global environment. From the supply of counterfeit medical supplies, to corruption in the sale of licences, and cybercrime that targets those who are vulnerable. This workshop is especially designed to help you ensure that you and your teams have a fundamental understanding of the financial crime, fraud and corruption risks.
- 3-hour live, instructor-led virtual workshop
- Gain a solid understanding of core financial crime, fraud and corruption risks
- Receive a certificate of completion
- On completion you will receive a £100 discount towards the ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention 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
09 December 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.
Defining financial crime
- What are the various types of financial crime, including emerging fraud typologies linked to the COVID-19 crisis, and how are they relevant to the compliance professional?
- The changing nature of terrorist financing to service small cells and lone actors.
Managing the financial crime risk
- How do we assess risk and practically implement effective systems and controls to manage the risk?
- What are the risks to a firm in failing to be compliant? Cross-sector case studies examined include banks, legal and accountancy firms, real estate agents and betting firms.
- Why is a weak corporate compliance culture often seen in enforcement examples?
The nature and mitigation of cybercrime
- Business email compromise is one of the most significant threats to business. How can we stop staff from compromising IT controls?
Regulatory bribery and corruption risk management
- The strict liability of a business for the actions of its staff.
Responding to fraud
- When (not if!) it happens, are we prepared?
Is ICA Essentials - Financial Crime Prevention 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 financial crime prevention or financial crime compliance
- Need to understand FinCrime 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 - Financial Crime Prevention?
ICA Essentials - Financial Crime Prevention is a short, live online workshop that provides a practical introduction to the different types of financial crime across a variety of sectors, giving you a fundamental understanding of the risks and the practical ability to fight back against financial crime, corruption, bribery and fraud.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for professionals who are new to financial crime prevention 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 financial crime prevention knowledge is required. It is suitable for those seeking a foundational understanding of financial crime principles and obligations.
What topics are covered?
The workshop covers:
- Defining financial crime
- Managing the financial crime risk
- The nature and mitigation of cybercrime
- Regulatory bribery and corruption risk management
- Responding to fraud
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 Financial Crime Prevention, which provides a more detailed understanding of core financial crime risks including fraud, bribery and corruption risks.
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 financial crime prevention.