ICA Specialist Certificate in Trade Based Money Laundering

Course level : ICA Specialist Certificates

The fees for this course will increase slightly on 1 July 2023. Enrol before this date to pay the current price.

Trade-based money laundering is a highly effective way to launder the proceeds of crime or finance terrorism. By exploiting the complexities of international trade, criminals can transmit vast amounts of value across borders and fund wider organised crime.

This course will enable you to understand and compare trade-based money laundering typologies such as variable pricing and goods, understand how financial crime risk can manifest and be mitigated against in this huge global marketplace.

ICA Specialist Certificates, awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, will help you quickly gain actionable knowledge to boost your confidence and credibility.

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Is this course right for me?

ICA Specialist Certificates are designed for anyone wanting focused yet accessible knowledge in specific areas of risk. They are suitable either for those working in the first and second lines of defence looking to certify existing specialist areas of knowledge, or for those looking to increase their professional agility by learning about new areas of risk.

To get the most from the course, a good understanding of written English is required.

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What will I learn?

In addition to the essential concepts of AML and CTF, you will also cover the following areas:

International trade and receivables finance
Introduction to money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation
International laws, regulations and industry guidance
Managing risk
Money laundering typologies
Terrorist financing, resourcing and sanctions
Further financial crime risk considerations

Course format

Study in your own time and at your own pace
Course can be completed in as little as 4 weeks but you will have access for up to 3 months
Assessed by a 1 hour online multiple-choice exam
Your results are available immediately
Downloadable certificate to demonstrate your achievement

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Course fees

Course fees (subject to local taxes)


per currency depending on location
GBP	645
EUR	711
USD	840

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

These fees include a downloadable certificate which you are able to print. Should you require a hard copy posted, there is a fee of £50 plus VAT if applicable.

Discount for Low GDP countries

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.

Membership Fee: £110* (Associate Membership - you must be an ICA member for the duration of your studies)

*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: