Sanctions are a crucial instrument in the international battle against financial crime and human rights abuses. The rules are complex, but this diploma-level course will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make reasoned decisions and demonstrate your professional credibility in managing sanctions risk.

ICA qualifications, where stated, are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

UK Finance members can get a 5 per cent discount on all ICA courses – USE DISCOUNT CODE: UKFIN5 at checkout.

Learning outcomes:

  • Global sanctions architecture - sanctions in context
  • How sanctions regimes are implemented
  • Evolving scope of sanctions – a changing tool
  • Sector-based sanctions
  • Identifying higher risk jurisdictions and activities
  • Transparency, control, and ownership
  • Licensing and permissible payments
  • Management of global exposure to unilateral and regional sanctions
  • Developing the control framework
  • Sanctions screening
  • Incident management and holding of sanctioned funds
  • Sanctions lifting and roll back

Agenda:

  • Nine-month course assessed by three written assignments (3,000-3,500 words)
  • A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions:
  • Two virtual classrooms 
  • Two immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story)
  • Three tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)
  • Three 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
Area of expertise:
James Wood-Rickett

James Wood-Rickett

AML/Financial Crime Prevention Course Director

Tim Tyler

Tim Tyler

Head of Financial Crime Compliance

ICA

ICA

The future needs well-rounded compliance and financial crime prevention professionals who have specialist knowledge but also the right personal skills...

The future needs well-rounded compliance and financial crime prevention professionals who have specialist knowledge but also the right personal skills to adapt to change. 
Awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester, ICA's internationally-recognised qualifications are designed to:

  • Boost your technical skills and enhance your professional profile
  • Advance your critical thinking and communication skills so you can better analyse situations and consider appropriate risk controls
  • Accelerate your effectiveness as a manager 
  • Help you embrace a global outlook and make a genuine impact

You will benefit from a powerful virtual learning experience, including analysing real-life examples and case studies and have the opportunity to share best practice, ideas and experiences with other course participants.

Are you looking to train your teams?
ICA can also partner with you to design and deliver learning solutions that have a positive impact on your teams? confidence and ability, your risk management approach and your competitive advantage. Find out more about the in-house training we offer in partnership with UK Finance by contacting them directly - training@ukfinance.org.uk 

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Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester

Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester

This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

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A flexible, part-time format designed for busy, working professionals. A mix of guided, online study and attendance at live, virtual classrooms delivered by industry experts.

  • 9-month course
  • Live sessions:
    • 2 x virtual classrooms
    • 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story) delivered through award-winning, interactive BARCO technology
    • 3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)
    • 3 x assessment preparation sessions
    • A comprehensive course manual
  • Videos covering foundation topics as well as the latest industry developments and case studies
  • Access to the ICA Learning Hub packed with additional insight and resources
  • Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track

The course is assessed through:

  • 3 x timed end-of-module assessments - comprising multiple choice questions that test knowledge, understanding and analytical skills
  • 1 x written assignment with industry sector focus
  • 1 x written, case-study based assignment connecting up the elements of your learning