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Financial Crime Prevention Training Programs in South Africa: A Vital Step Towards a Safer Financial Future

Increasing Financial Crimes in South Africa

In the face of increasing financial crimes, including fraud, cybercrime, corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing, it is more crucial than ever for professionals to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and mitigate these risks. In South Africa, where financial crimes have been on the rise in recent years, a robust training program can make all the difference.

ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention

The International Compliance Association (ICA) offers an advanced level qualification that will better equip professionals to meet the challenges associated with identifying, understanding, and mitigating financial crime risks. The course is designed for busy working professionals who require flexible learning options.

Course Details

  • Next course date: 16 September 2024
  • Course duration: 9 months (part-time)
  • Format: Guided online study with live virtual classrooms
  • Assessments:
    • 3 timed end-of-module assessments
    • 1 written assignment with industry sector focus
    • 1 written, case-study based assignment

Who is this course right for?

The ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention is suitable for professionals working in:

  • Fraud prevention and investigation
  • Money laundering reporting and compliance
  • Risk management
  • Advisory and investigation roles
  • Internal audit and regulatory staff
  • Law enforcement

Benefits of joining the course

By enrolling on this course, professionals will become part of an international community of over 30,000 members. Benefits include:

  • Access to the ICA Learning Hub
  • Weekly webinars covering industry developments
  • Discounts on ICA events and further courses

Why choose this course?

The course offers flexibility in learning, detailed audio visual materials, a reasonable time pace for learning classrooms and deadlines, and interactive virtual classrooms. Past students have praised the course for giving them a better perspective and approach to financial crime prevention.

Other courses offered by ICA

ICA also offers other essential courses, including:

  • ICA Essentials – Managing Sanctions Risk: A live 3-hour workshop that covers the fundamentals of managing sanctions risk.
  • ICA Essentials – Financial Crime Prevention: A live 3-hour workshop that covers the fundamentals of financial crime prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How often are there intakes for this course?
    • There are three intakes per year: March, July, and September.
  • Can I pay for the course in instalments?
    • Yes, if you are self-funding, you can pay for the course in eight interest-free instalments. If your employer is paying for the course, you can select the invoice option when enrolling online.
  • Do I receive a discount on this course?
    • If you reside in one of the countries on the list, you will receive a 15% discount on this course. The discount will automatically be added at checkout when you enrol.