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AGRC Diploma in Financial Regulation & Compliance
This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
- 75 CPD Units
- 75 Hours
Original price was: £3,000.00.£1,800.00Current price is: £1,800.00.
Through these complementary areas, participants develop an understanding of how financial institutions translate regulatory requirements into effective compliance programmes, prevent financial crime, respond to sustainability expectations and manage the challenges of cryptoasset activities.
The Compliance component explores regulatory frameworks, the responsibilities of the compliance function, internal controls, monitoring and ethical business conduct.
The AML component examines financial-crime risks, customer due diligence, risk-based approaches, sanctions and reporting procedures. ESG Principles & Standards introduces the environmental, social and governance considerations shaping responsible business practices, investment decisions and sustainability reporting.
European Cryptoassets Compliance explores blockchain and cryptoassets, the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), service-provider obligations and the controls needed to support compliant digital-asset operations. Case studies and practical examples help participants connect these subjects and apply their learning to the regulatory challenges faced by financial institutions and other regulated businesses.
This diploma is suitable for compliance officers, AML specialists, regulatory professionals, sustainability practitioners and professionals working in banking, investment services, fintech and cryptoasset businesses. It also supports graduates and individuals seeking to develop a career in financial regulation and compliance.
By completing the programme and passing the four component examinations, participants earn the individual AGRC certificates and the AGRC Diploma in Financial Regulation & Compliance. The qualification provides a professional foundation for supporting regulatory adherence, financial integrity, responsible business conduct and compliant financial innovation.
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
– 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.
AGRC Certificate in AML
The AGRC Certificate in AML equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to prevent financial crime effectively. This self-paced online course is designed for compliance officers, AML specialists, risk managers, and anyone seeking a career in anti-money laundering. Participants gain a thorough understanding of money laundering schemes, regulatory requirements, and practical techniques to implement AML controls in financial institutions.
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards
Provides participants with a thorough understanding of a topic that has gained increasing significance and attention amongst corporations, regulators, and researchers. At the same, the Certificate offers guidance as to how corporations can best prepare under the growing number of ESG-related regulations.
AGRC Certificate in European Cryptoassets Regulation
The AGRC Certificate in European Cryptoassets Compliance is a comprehensive professional qualification covering blockchain technology, cryptocurrency operations, and EU regulatory frameworks. This structured programme spans ten chapters, from foundational blockchain concepts to advanced topics including MiCAR, ESMA guidelines, financial crime prevention, NFTs, DeFi, and the Metaverse. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, and practical compliance strategies, learners gain expertise to navigate the complex intersection of innovation, regulation, and risk management in the digital asset sector.
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
Certificate Content
– Compliance Programs & Perspectives.
– Why Do We Need Compliance?
International Regulatory Drivers and Controls
– What is Regulation?
– What is Regulation Designed to Achieve?
– Market Forces.
– Regulation and Practice.
Compliance in Practice
– The Roles of the Compliance Department, Compliant Officers and the Board.
– Key Compliance Activities and Processes.
– Key Compliance Relationships.
Ethics, Compliance and Governance Perspectives
Other Key Compliance Areas
– Anti-Money Laundering.
– Financial Crime Prevention.
– Managing Risk.
– Enforcement.
Certificate in AML
Some of the topics to be covered by this Certificate include:
– Money laundering methods, techniques, red flags and key risk areas
– AML compliance best practices & checklists
– Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Dilligence (CDD)
– Beneficial ownership and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
– Economic sanctions and the relevant political and economic frameworks
– The main vulnerabilities of financial institutions vis-à-vis money laundering
– The legal framework for AML from a practical perspective
– AML case studies and analysis
Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards
Topics to be covered by this certificate include:
– The Stakeholder Theory
– Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vs. ESG
– Sustainability
– The Environment, Social and Governance Pillars
– Green Finance
– Principles of Responsible Banking, Investment, and Insurance
– The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability
– Global Initiatives and Development such as The Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, and the UK’s Green Finance Strategy
– ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks
– ESG Investing Strategies
– The Push for ESG into the Future
Certificate in European Cryptoassets Compliance
– Blockchain fundamentals including distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles
– Cryptocurrency types including Bitcoin, altcoins, and various stablecoin models
– Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) covering scope, requirements, market abuse prevention, and consumer protection
– Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) including roles, authorisation, and compliance obligations
– Global regulatory landscape including SEC, ESMA, FCA, FATF guidelines, AML/KYC requirements, and Travel Rule compliance
– Knowledge and competence standards under MiCAR including training requirements, CPD obligations, and ESMA guidelines
– Financial crime risks including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, tax evasion, and red flag identification
– Cyber threats and operational risks including exchange hacks, smart contract vulnerabilities, custody failures, and market manipulation
– Environmental and social impact including energy consumption, e-waste, financial inclusion, and psychological effects of volatility
– Risk-based approaches including policy development, transaction monitoring, due diligence procedures, and mitigation strategies
– Blockchain investigation techniques using analytics tools, wallet screening, and suspicious activity reporting
– Emerging technologies including NFTs, DeFi protocols, smart contracts, metaverse economies, and future trends
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
• 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
AGRC Certificate in AML
• 25-30 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
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
• 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
AGRC Certificate in Eurpean Cryptoassets Compliance
• 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
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
– Staff working in or aspiring to work in the compliance area.
– New graduates from any discipline.
– Staff involved in risk functions and internal or external audit.
– Those wanting to build a career in compliance in the fields of banking, insurance, or other financial services.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in AML
This certificate is ideal for: Compliance officers, AML specialists, and risk managers, Professionals involved in financial crime prevention, client onboarding, or transaction monitoring, and Individuals aiming to enhance their career prospects in financial services, banking, insurance, and related sectors.
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different requirements that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in European Cryptoassets Compliance
This certificate is ideal for compliance officers, risk managers, legal advisors, financial crime investigators, and audit specialists in the cryptocurrency industry. It particularly benefits employees of CASPs, VASPs, traditional financial institutions exploring digital assets, regulatory bodies, law enforcement, and fintech companies. Aspiring professionals entering the blockchain sector and senior executives in digital finance will gain valuable structured knowledge and practical insights, positioning themselves as credible, competent professionals capable of contributing to the safe and responsible growth of the European crypto-asset ecosystem.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
AGRC Certificate in Compliance
• 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.
AGRC Certificate in AML
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 50
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued in PDF and sent by email within 48 hours of taking the exam.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £80.
• 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.
AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles & Standards
• 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.
AGRC Certificate in European Cruptoassets Compliance
• 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Most frequent questions and answers
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study materials and self-paced eLearning lectures.
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.
Yes, each AGRC Certificate is designed to be a fully self-paced, online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
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.
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.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs (50 MCQs in the case of the Risk Management Certificate) for the completion and award of the AGRC Certificate of your choice. The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you are expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students tend to complete their training in under three (3) months.
The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam, one (1) year of free AGRC membership, and two (2) attempts to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the AGRC Certificate of your choice.
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. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.
This Certificate has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and the training programme has been prepared by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), one of AGRC’s official training partners. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPD units in the topic it covers.
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AGRC’s certificate in compliance helped me advance my career in the field of compliance by teaching me the ins and outs of the sector, the challenges I may face in the future, and the skills I need to overcome them and help my company remain compliant in a heavily regulated world.
Compliance and its role in the financial world have never been easier to understand than with AGRC’s certificate programmes. The course was clear, comprehensive and practical, and provided me with the tools and skills I needed to further my career in compliance. I highly recommend these certifications and courses!
This certification is precisely what I was looking for. Since I work remotely, the best option for me was a self-paced, e-learning course that I could do and complete at my own convenience and at random hours of the day. AGRC’s training offered exactly that, plus a lot more. I delved deep into the world of compliance, gaining a thorough understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed as a compliance officer. Thank you AGRC!
AGRC makes compliance super interesting and simple to grasp. Their self-paced, online learning offerings are captivating and have prepared me to take the plunge and become a full-time compliance professional.
