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

 *Face-to-face workshops are available as an alternative to virtual classrooms in London for the September intake (subject to the UK’s Covid-19 and travel guidelines).

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.

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.

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Holders of this Diploma can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning through the Chartered Banker Institute.  This may reduce the number of modules required to complete the Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a Digital Age.

 Course fees 

Course fees stated exclude VAT or local tax, this will be added to your basket at the checkout if applicable. 

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.

Register your place online today.