ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering (AML)
Gain actionable, practical knowledge to excel in your current or aspirational AML role.
Overview
Whether you are already working in AML or looking to embark on a new career in this field, this course will help you:
- Gain actionable, practical AML skills to undertake your role with confidence
- Apply your knowledge to analyse risk more effectively
- Boost your professional profile by gaining an internationally recognised qualification awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester
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Course details
Course dates:
- 23 March 2026
- 29 June 2026
Qualification level: 4 | Intermediate
ICA CPD Hours: 100
Duration: 6 months
Qualification designation: Adv.Cert(AML)
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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Course fee |
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.
Topics covered:
- What are the money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks that must be managed?
- The international bodies and standard setters
- National legal and regulatory frameworks
- Taking an AML/CFT risk-based approach and managing the risks
- Initial and ‘ongoing’ customer due diligence (CDD)
- Monitoring activity and transactions
- Recognising and reporting suspicions
- The vulnerabilities of specific services and products
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 intermediate-level qualification is suitable for:
- New/recently appointed MLROs and deputies
- New/recently appointed financial crime and risk officers
- Compliance officers
- Internal auditors assuming responsibilities for money laundering/financial crime issues
- All individuals engaged in financial services and who aspire to a career in anti money laundering
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.
“Achieving a distinction in this course has been a proud moment for me, and it has significantly enhanced my professional capabilities. I highly recommend this training to anyone looking to excel in the field of compliance and financial crime prevention"
"The learning materials were informative and had good illustrations for better understanding."
“The entire experience was fantastic. Having people from countries all over created a shared global experience.”
FAQs
View frequently asked questions below:
How often does this course run?
There are four intakes per year for this course: January, March, July and September.
What payment options are there?
If you are self-funding, you 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.
