International Compliance Association (ICA)

THE INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION (ICA) IS THE LEADING PROFESSIONAL BODY FOR THE GLOBAL REGULATORY AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMPLIANCE COMMUNITY.

Since 2001, we have enhanced the knowledge, skills, and behaviour of over 150,000 professionals in 152 countries either through our internationally recognised portfolio of professional qualifications (awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester) or through accredited in-company training.

Professional and Fellow membership level Continuous Learning requirements are mandatory in order to retain ICA Membership. The Institute asks members to complete 35 hours of CPD per annum.

 

Continuous Learning is measured by the time spent undertaking a learning activity. The table below provides the amount of Continuous Learning hours members are recommended to achieve annually. Professional and Fellow membership level Continuous Learning requirements are mandatory in order to retain ICA Membership.

Membership Level	Continuous Learning	Annual Continuous Learning recommendation (hours)	Technical- (recommended hours)	Non-technical – (recommended hours)
Affiliate	Recommended	10	7	3
Associate (AICA)	Mandatory	35	20	15
Professional (MICA)	Mandatory	35	20	15
Fellow (FICA)	Mandatory	35	20	15