ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance
The industry-standard qualification for compliance officers and managers.
Course details
Get the right mix of technical knowledge and skills to drive a positive governance, risk and compliance culture at your firm.
- Regulation – discover why it is needed, lessons learned from history and how to manage the regulatory relationship
- Behavioural compliance – understand the principles and how they work in practice
- Corporate governance – learn to implement effective governance and the benefits for your firm
- Regulatory risk management – identify emerging opportunities and threats, understand systems and controls, and learn how to design a compliance risk management programme
Take your career to the next level with this internationally recognised diploma.
Awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.
ICA CPD Hours: 100
Course dates:
- 9 June 2025
Course dates, fees and enrol now:
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.
The course fees will increase on 1 July 2025 - enrol now to benefit from the existing price.
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 – 4100 |
GBP – 135 |
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EUR – 4500 |
EUR – 150 |
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USD – 5350 |
USD - 175 |
Instalment payment plan
Want to spread the cost of this course? Find out more about instalment payment plan.
What will I learn?
- The need for regulation and lessons from history
- Managing the regulatory relationship
- Understanding behavioural compliance
- Achieving effective corporate governance
- Effective regulatory risk management
- The role of the compliance function
- The role of the compliance professional
Course format
This is a flexible, part-time, nine-month course designed for busy working professionals. It is a mix of guided, online study and attendance at live, virtual classrooms.
Innovative virtual classrooms delivered by subject matter experts bring the content to life, enabling you to absorb knowledge and turn it into ability, while immersive scenarios will enable you to gain confidence and apply what you have learned in a simulated real-life situation.
The Level 6 – Advanced course is assessed through:
- Three timed end-of-module assessments, comprising multiple choice questions that test knowledge, understanding and analytical skills
- One written assignment with an industry sector focus
- One written case-study-based assignment connecting the elements of your learning
Is this course right for me?
This course is suitable for:
- Compliance officers/managers and their deputies
- Managers with responsibility for internal compliance controls
- Risk managers
- Internal audit staff
- Regulatory representatives
- Accountants, lawyers, company secretaries
You will need a good standard of spoken and written English and ONE of the following:
- Sound educational background, e.g. degree/professional qualification in an appropriate discipline or
- Attainment of an ICA International Advanced Certificate or
- Three years’ relevant work experience
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.
What past learners say:
The ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance provides opportunities for novice and veteran compliance professionals alike to enhance their practical knowledge and provides insights on how theoretical concepts may be used in practice to solidify any organization's controls on both foundational and operational levels.
I recently completed the ICA Governance Risk and Compliance course and am thoroughly impressed with the quality and depth of the training provided. The course content was expertly structured, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications that are directly relevant to today's challenging compliance landscape. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaging, providing insights that were both informative and inspiring. This course has significantly enhanced my understanding of governance, risk, and compliance issues and has equipped me with the tools needed to implement best practices within my organization. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their skills and knowledge in this critical field.
FAQs
View frequently asked questions below:
How often does this course run?
There are four intakes per year for this course: December, March, June 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 eight 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. Many employers all over the world specify an ICA Diploma as a pre-requisite for roles. 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.
