Course overview
The necessary tools, information, practices and skills to transform you into an in-demand professional for financial institutions and other organisations looking to create compliance programs or strengthen their current compliance function.
- 15 CPD Units
What you'll learn
By acquiring the Certificate, participants should be able to:
- Understand and remain updated on compliance requirements.
- Organise and monitor the operation of a compliance management system.
- Implement processes for the management of breaches in compliance requirements.
- Provide education and training on compliance requirements and systems.
- Promote and liaise on compliance requirements, systems and related issues.
- Promote compliance with a sound understanding of the requisite legislation.
- Show leadership in the workplace.
- Identify risk and apply risk management processes.
- Manage projects.
- Undertake compliance audits.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Compliance’s backbone including issues such as: What are the sources of compliance requirements and where are they found; What behaviour satisfies compliance, and; How do compliance personnel motivate compliant behaviour throughout their organisation.
- Via the use of four practical case studies, a thorough understanding of the essential elements of effective organizational compliance, including an in-depth exploration of its main concepts, considerations, and strategies for assessing risks and managing the compliance function and its related programs.
- The necessary tools, information, practices and skills to transform you into an in-demand professional for financial institutions and other organizations looking to create compliance programs or strengthen their current compliance function.
- Year-round registration with the option to complete the 20-hour online interactive Compliance Certification at your own pace and schedule within 3 months, plus two attempts to pass the two-hour final exam consisting of 100 multiple choice questions.
- Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRC professionals worldwide.
- Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a compliance professional.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 15 Hours
- Access Valid For 90 Days
Entry requirements
No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.
Course features
- 15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
- A study guide
- Practice questions and a final mock exam
- Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
- Online exam with two attempts to pass
- AGRC certificate
- Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
Professional recognition
Awarded by AGRC
Accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance
Assessment
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Number of questions: 40
- Type of question: Multiple choice
- Pass mark: 70/100
- Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
- Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
- A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
- Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
Where can I find examples of the AGRC exam questions?
The AGRC study guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.
How do I attain access to the exam?
You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test. Rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is email info@agrc.org with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.
Is the study guide included in all AGRC packages?
Yes, for each AGRC package, you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.
Who's it for?
AGRC Certificates have been designed for professionals looking to build a career in governance, risk and compliance, including working in functions that focus on AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, customer onboarding and more.
Subjects
- Compliance Programs & Perspectives.
- Why Do We Need Compliance?
- What is Regulation?
- What is Regulation Designed to Achieve?
- Market Forces.
- Regulation and Practice.
- The Roles of the Compliance Department, Compliant Officers and the Board.
- Key Compliance Activities and Processes.
- Key Compliance Relationships.
- Anti-Money Laundering.
- Financial Crime Prevention.
- Managing Risk.
- Enforcement.
About London Governance & Compliance Academy
The London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA) is a multi-accredited, UK-based executive education training and certification provider that specialises in the areas of governance, risk, compliance, and finance.
LGCA is part of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) Group, one of Europe’s leading institutions for certified and executive education, eLearning, and bespoke training solutions in the financial sector.
