ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Understanding governance, risk and regulatory compliance

• Why we need to understand the regulated environment

• Why are governance and culture essential for effective regulatory compliance risk management?

• The role of the compliance department and the compliance professional

• Risk management as the key to effective compliance

• Case studies

The conduct of firms and the behaviour of senior management is a key topic in this course and is interwoven throughout the course units. The conduct agenda forms a key part of the virtual classroom discussion.

• 9-month course assessed by 3 written assignments (3,000 – 3,500 words)
• A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions:
  • 2 x virtual classrooms
  • 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story)
  • 3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)
  • 3 x assessment preparation sessions
• Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies
• Access to the ICA members’ portal containing additional reading and resources
• Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track

ICA Executive Diplomas – 12-week accelerated route for experienced professionals

This accelerated route is open to experienced professionals with five years of relevant experience in a senior position or accredited prior learning. The speed of the course reflects the experience of those participating. In addition, instead of written assignments, the enhanced, streamlined assessment process is an in-depth, 90-minute professional interview with a field expert.
If you are interested in knowing more about this route and finding out whether you or your team are eligible, please email enterprisesales@int-comp.org

We have full syllabi available for all of our qualifications. Click here to download a syllabus for this course.

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Course fees 

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If you are funding the course yourself, we offer an interest free instalment plan of eight equal monthly payments.

Membership Fee: £75* (Student membership)

*Payable unless you are already an ICA Member. 

Exclusive Qualification Discount for ICA Professional and Fellow Members
All ICA Professional and Fellow members are entitled to discounted rates on subsequent qualifications they choose to enrol on:

• Professional (MICA) - 10%
• Fellow (FICA) – 15%

Simply enter your membership number on enrolment to gain your exclusive discounted rate.

Permanent Irish residents are eligible for funding support on Advanced Certificate and Diploma programmes. Please contact orla.sheahan@int-comp.org who will be happy to help.

A 15% discount applies if you are based in one of the countries on this list The discount will be added automatically on the check out page.

“Online resources e.g. tutorial video, flexible online courses that suit my schedule”

Past student of ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

“Interaction with my colleagues/classmates”

Past student of ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance