Compliance Education

The Insurance Institute of East Africa (IIEA), in collaboration with the International Compliance Association (ICA), provides access to internationally recognised professional qualifications in compliance, anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, governance and risk.

About the Qualifications

ICA qualifications are designed for professionals working across compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), financial crime prevention, governance, risk and related regulatory functions. They provide practical, internationally informed knowledge and professional development pathways relevant to practitioners at different stages of their careers.

Programmes are delivered through flexible online and live virtual learning formats, depending on the qualification. Learners have access to comprehensive online learning materials, with selected programmes incorporating facilitator-led virtual sessions, structured learning activities and assessments.

This flexible delivery model enables professionals to undertake internationally recognised professional development while continuing with their workplace responsibilities.

About the International Compliance Association

The International Compliance Association (ICA) is a leading global professional body for the regulatory and financial crime compliance community.

ICA provides professional education and qualifications across areas including anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, governance, risk, sanctions and related specialist fields. Its programmes are designed around practical application and internationally informed good practice, supporting professionals and organisations operating in increasingly complex regulatory environments.

Through the IIEA–ICA collaboration, professionals and institutions across the region can access ICA learning and qualification pathways through IIEA, supported by local market engagement and professional development initiatives.

Where applicable, ICA qualifications are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

Professional Development Pathways

The ICA portfolio provides progression opportunities across different levels of professional development, from introductory and awareness learning through Certificates, Advanced Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, enabling learners and organisations to select programmes appropriate to their experience, responsibilities and professional development needs.