IGCAP: The IGCA Professional Certifications

The International Governance and Compliance Professional (IGCAP) certifications ensure that an individual has the skills and technical knowledge required to perform the duties of a governance-related officer, risk manager and compliance officer, or internal auditor role within an organisation.

IGCAP is the foundation for all of our other certifications. These certifications are suitable for every compliance, risk, finance and internal audit professional operating within a regulated environment.

Certificate in Compliance
Certificate in AML
Certificate in KYC & CDD
Certificate in Governance
Certificate in Risk Management
Certificate in ESG Compliance
Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention
Certificate in Sanctions Compliance

Maintaining Your IGCA Certification

In order to maintain your IGCA Certification, you must complete a simple Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme on an annual basis.

  • For IGCAPs, a 10-hour annual requirement applies.
  • For IGCAF, a 15-hour annual requirement applies.

    • CPD Training resources are available as:
  • Live webinars and online events
  • Self-paced eLearning courses
  • In-person training workshops

    • IGCA's Paths to a Diploma in GRC

    IGCA offers professionals two special paths to receive a Diploma in GRC.

    Compliance & Financial Crime Prevention (CFCP) Diploma

    Candidates must complete the following Certificates:

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
  • Know Your Client (KYC) & Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Sanctions Compliance
  • Compliance

    • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Diploma

    Candidates must complete the following Certificates:

  • Corporate Governance
  • Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance

    • In both cases, upon completion of the four (4) certificates, students will have to pass an extra 100 multiple-choice question exam.  

    Official IGCA Training Partners

    IGCA does not directly offer training for candidates preparing to take their exams for an IGCA certification.

    IGCA has partnered up with several training institutions or external partners that have been accredited to offer the relevant training via various delivery methods, including live seminars, live online courses and/or self-paced eLearning courses.

    For more information about our Official IGCA Training Partners or courses contact us at info@igca.org.

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