Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention

Programme Overview

The Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention is provided by Compliance Institute’s education partner, IOB a recognised college of UCD.

There has been a significant increase in the complexity and volume of regulation underpinning compliance in the area of financial crime prevention. Consequently, practitioners operating in this complex environment have to fulfil their fiduciary responsibilities of ensuring ethical and legal compliance within this regulatory environment while contributing to wider organisational objectives.

The programme is delivered on a part-time basis across one semester. It comprises of one module, Financial/White Collar Crime prevention and forms part of the MSc in Compliance. Students who successfully complete the certificate are exempt from this module if they subsequently decide to apply for the MSc in Compliance.

The Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, a 10 ECTS award at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications was designed in consultation with the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and the Suspicious Transactions Unit in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. It was designed to equip Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) and others who specialise in this area with the specialist skills and competence to address these reputational and compliance risks and is the only accredited qualification at this level. Participants will learn through an applied approach, utilising both case studies and experienced guest speakers. 

How you will benefit:

On successful completion of the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention, graduates will be able to:

  1. Appraise the various types of money laundering activities and financial crime perpetrated against financial services providers.

  2. Examine relevant domestic legislation (particularly the Criminal Justice Acts) and how other jurisdictions tackle financial crime.

  3. Discuss the key anti money laundering controls an organisation must implement to manage its obligations.

  4. Critically evaluate techniques in the management and controls of risks arising from money laundering and financial crime, particularly the use of forensic IT to combat cyber-crime.

  5. Analyse the different methods and behaviours used to investigate a suspected financial crime.

  6. Consider the role of the compliance professional in the prevention of financial crime in an organisation.

Taking up an ACOI Designation:

Award

On successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention from UCD.

Graduates who complete the Professional Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention will be invited to apply for the CFCP designation (Certified Financial Crime Professional) and use the designatory letters 'CFCP'. Continued use of this designation is subject to meeting the Compliance Institute’s CPD requirements. For more on Compliance Institute designations, click here.

Fees

The fees is €1,595 for the programme in total.

This programme has IFS Skillnet funding available for certain companies. You should check if your company has IFS Skillnet approval. IFS Skillnet price is €1,100 for the programme in total.

For information on Skillnet funding, click here.

How to Apply

  1. You will need to be a current member of the Compliance Institute to register for this programme.
  2. Register for this programme through our education provider, IOB.

Any Questions?

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