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ICA Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk

ICA Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk

£4,100.00 GBP
£4,100.00 GBP
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Gain the practical skillset to manage sanctions risk effectively.

Course details

Sanctions risk is a complex, ever-changing field. Those who manage this risk need the right combination of competencies to do so effectively.

  • Sanctions and their global architecture –  master the evolving global sanctions landscape, understand implementation, and navigate sector-based sanctions effectively.
  • Risk – identify high-risk jurisdictions, manage supply chain risk, navigate licensing frameworks, and mitigate global sanctions exposure with real-world case studies.
  • Frameworks and screening – develop control frameworks, manage sanctions risk, utilise screening technologies, and prepare for incident management with practical case studies.

This flagship, internationally recognised diploma is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester.

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What will I learn?

  • 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

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 mid to senior level professionals working in any industry sector, including international trade, transport, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and financial services, in roles such as:

  • Heads of sanctions, sanctions managers and sanctions team leaders 
  • MLROs, compliance managers, financial crime managers and risk managers 
  • Accountants, lawyers and consultants 

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

Course fees

If you are not an existing ICA Member, a fee for 12 months’ membership will be added. Currency is dependent on location and subject to local taxes:

Course fee

ICA Membership fee

GBP – 4100

GBP – 135

EUR – 4500

EUR – 150

USD – 5350

USD - 175

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