AGRC Certificate in Sanctions Compliance
This certificate provides a thorough understanding of sanctions and an opportunity to explore the recent global trends in economic sanctioning, while tracing the roles of the relevant actors within this complex framework.
This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
- 10 CPD Units
- 20 Hours
- All Levels
Over the past several decades, international economic sanctions have become a central instrument in global governance, being employed by both sovereign states and international organisations. More recently, there has been a shift towards โsmartโ or targeted sanctions that aim at the political and economic elites of targeted countries (e.g., through asset freezes and travel bans) rather than a more comprehensive sanctions approach (e.g., large-scale trade or oil embargoes) that has a detrimental effect on civilian populations. In the era of financial globalisation, such โsmartโ sanctions entail increased compliance obligations for state institutions and private organisations which, if not met, carry significant fines, penalties, and other adverse consequences.
About the CertificateThis certificate provides a thorough understanding of sanctions and an opportunity to explore the recent global trends in economic sanctioning, while tracing the roles of the relevant actors within this complex framework. You will examine the motives and rationale behind such decisions, the effects and consequences experienced not only by the targeted parties but also those doing business with them, either directly or indirectly. The certificate is structured to offer the relevant knowledge with reference to practical examples that will enable for a sanctions compliance strategy to be conducted in an effective manner, essential to mitigating the sanctions risk.
Learning Outcomes Hereโs what you can expect to achieve following the completion of this Certificate:- Understand sanctions and the importance of compliance
- Understand why itโs important to comply
- Review and understand the global sanctions framework
- Define a sanctions compliance programme and governance framework
- Define sanctions lists and screening
- Manage alert investigations
- Understand sanctions risk
- Determine how much your institution is vulnerable to sanctions risks
- Apply modern methodologies that will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your programme
- Protect your institution from dealing with embargoed individuals or entities
- Understand the best practices for sanctions compliance controls
Course Features
- Acquire Theoretical & Practical Knowledge
- Attain The PAGRC Designation
- Study Online
- Learn At Your Own Pace
- Online AGRC Examination
- 1-Year AGRC Membership
- 10 CPD Units In Financial Regulation
Format
โข Register at any time
โข Study on your own time and pace within a 3-months period to complete the Certificate
โข Assessed by an online multiple-choice exam
About the AGRC
The Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance (AGRC) equips global GRC professionals with accredited qualifications and fosters knowledge exchange. AGRC supports a diverse community in the financial services industry by promoting shared values, inclusivity, affordability, expertise, and business development opportunities.
AGRCโs mission is to drive excellence in governance, risk, and compliance by promoting ethical decision-making, integrity, and continuous professional development. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive community where knowledge sharing, affordability, cooperation, transparency, and confidentiality are prioritised. Through unwavering adherence to compliance and a dedication to building strong, supportive networks, we ensure that our members are equipped to excel professionally and contribute meaningfully to their organisations and the global GRC community.
โข Definition of sanctions
โข Framework and legal basis
โข The international framework
โข Multilateral sanctions
โข Unilateral sanctions and key sovereign states
โข The legal and institutional framework
โข Categories of restrictive measures
โข Administration of sanctions
โข Managing and mitigating sanctions risk
โข Sanctions compliance programmes
โข Processes and systems
โข Sanctions screening and evasion
โข 20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
โข AGRC Study Guide
โข Analysis of Practical Case Studies
โข A Set of Mock Practice Questions
โข 1-year Free AGRC Membership
โข Online AGRC Exam (with two attempts to pass)
โข AGRC Certificate
โข Financial crime and regulatory compliance professionals
โข Professionals working within the sanctions environment who wish to certify their knowledge
โข Operational staff who need to understand the importance of sanctions compliance
โข Regulators
โข Consultants
โข AML, compliance, and risk professionals
โข Anyone working in financial services interested in attaining a better understanding of how sanctions work
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs for the completion and award of the Certificate in Sanctions Compliance, issued by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
You attain access to the AGRC examination 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 โ 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 to 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.
You have three (3) months from the date of purchase of the training programme to complete the course and book the exam. If you fail to do so, you will have to pay ยฃ150 to take the exam via the third-party exam centre.
This certification has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and course has been created by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF). The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for 10 CPD units in financial regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Most frequent questions and answers
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study material 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 eLearning 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, the AGRC Certificate in Sanctions Compliance 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 โ 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 to 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 for the completion and award of the Certificate in Sanctions Compliance, issued by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). 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 would be expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students, tend to complete their training in under 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, 1-year free AGRC membership, and two attempts for the Online Exam. Upon passing the exam you will attain the AGRC Certificate in Sanctions Compliance.
Financial crime and regulatory compliance professionals, Professionals working within the sanctions environment who wish to certify their knowledge, Operational staff who need to understand the importance of sanctions compliance when dealing with customers and/or transactions, Regulators, Consultants, AML, compliance, and risk professionals, and anyone working in financial services interested in having a better understanding of how sanctions work. No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
This certification has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and course has been created by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF). The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for 10 CPD units in financial regulation.
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