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Through EIMF’s professional programmes, eligible participants will be able to select areas of study that align with their own professional field, interests, and needs — gaining access to high-quality educational content, free of financial barriers.
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• Parents and adult siblings of children with oncological and haematological conditions
• Medical and nursing staff
• Paramedical and auxiliary personnel
Education is an investment in people. We are proud to partner with the Alkinoos Artemiou Foundation to ensure that access to knowledge remains open to all, regardless of personal circumstance
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires workforce privacy awareness training. Under Article 39, the GDPR includes among the tasks of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) “awareness raising and training of staff involved in the processing operations.” The course discusses why data protection and privacy are important, how to recognise personal data, and the various responsibilities that must be followed throughout the life cycle of personal data.
You’ve probably heard the word “diversity” pretty frequently both in and out of the workplace, but are you confident you understand what it means and how it might impact your life? Diversity—along with the complementary concepts of equity, and inclusion—impact your wellbeing, regardless of your background. Having a firm grasp on these terms is essential not only for a healthy workplace, but ultimately a healthier way of living. This course will introduce you to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). By the time you’ve finished this course, you’ll be better equipped to understand the importance of DEI and take action to support diversity initiatives in the workplace. Topics covered include how we’re socialized in the world, how biases form, and how these factors affect how we think and act—and feed into various systems of oppression.
What do you do to keep your home safe? Most people lock the doors when they leave, at the bare minimum. Some have security cameras installed. Others have home alarm systems to protect against intruders. But intuitive safeguards aren’t just for our physical spaces. We store highly sensitive data online, and exposure can mean something far worse, with longer-lasting consequences than losing valuable possessions to a thief. Skills you will gain by completing this course:
– Data Security
– Password
– Network Security
– Malware
– Cybersecurity
Can you identify your emotions and understand why they’re happening? What about the emotions of others? Are you skilled at spotting and responding to their cues? Those with high emotional intelligence readily recognise their feelings, manage their reactions, and build positive interactions with others. A skill that leads to success inside and outside the office, emotional intelligence is well worth refining. In this course, you’ll first unpack what emotional intelligence is. Then you’ll learn to boost your emotional intelligence skills by strengthening your personal and social competence.
“Influencers” make a name for themselves because they can make others change or take action. Whether in a boardroom or on a social media platform, people who can influence others possess one or both of these skills: persuasion and negotiation. In this course, we’ll review the differences, competencies, and use cases for persuasion and negotiation. You’ll also learn common types and tactics. Finally, we’ll look at common mistakes to avoid when trying to influence others, and learn five steps critical to improving your negotiation and persuasion skills.
A series of very practical and easy-to-implement negotiation techniques: what to say, when to say it, and how, all presented in short bite-size 3 to 5 minute videos so you can learn while on the go. All the techniques are an eye-opener: even if you choose not to use a technique yourself, you will identify what your counterparty is doing and where appropriate, you will be equipped with the antidote if the technique is used on you by your counterparty!
Enhance your workplace communication skills to excel professionally through effective verbal, nonverbal, and written interactions.
Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in any workplace. This course is designed to enhance your communication skills, focusing on verbal, nonverbal, and written communication. You’ll learn the fundamental principles of communication, how to engage in meaningful conversations, and how to craft clear and impactful written messages. By the end of this course, you’ll possess the tools and techniques necessary to excel in workplace communication, leading to improved professional relationships and greater success in your career.
Clear, productive meetings play a vital role in building trust, aligning expectations, and delivering exceptional results. This course is designed to help you run and participate in meetings more effectively, ensuring every interaction adds value to our clients and our organisation.
This course introduces learners to the foundational principles of leadership within the context of compliance. It explores how leadership impacts the design and implementation of compliance strategies, focusing on both individual and organisational dimensions. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how effective compliance leadership not only ensures adherence to rules and regulations but also fosters an ethical corporate culture.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM). It addresses the application of the AIFM Law, the authorisation of AIFMs and the principles relating to their operation. It provides a sound grounding to the organisational and transparency requirements. It also address marketing of units of AIFs to retail investors in Cyprus and the supervision rules.
Critical thinking is vital to any kind of success, including your career and beyond. Simply put, critical thinking is a questioning approach to form a judgment or conclusion. It encourages reflective and independent thinking to guide us through the hundreds of decisions that we make throughout a week. Having these skills provides you with the best chance of making an informed decision. Everything and anything can be a subject to question with critical thinking.
As problems are bound to come up in any organisation, it’s important to know how to address these challenges with good reasoning and logic. Utilising your critical thinking skills will lead you toward being a more rational and disciplined thinker. This course will provide you the skills to approach problems critically, as well as recognize the power of open-mindedness and altering your perspective, in order to make the best choices.
Six Sigma is a data-driven approach for eliminating defects and waste in any business process. You can compare Six Sigma with turning your water faucet and experiencing the flow of clean, clear water. Reliable systems are in place to purify, treat, and pressure the water through the faucet. That is what Six Sigma does to business: it treats the processes in business so that they deliver their intended result.
What is “Sigma”? The word is a statistical term that measures how far a given process deviates from perfection. Sigma is a way to measure quality and performance. The central idea behind Six Sigma is that if you can measure how many “defects” you have in a process, you can systematically figure out how to eliminate them and get as close to “zero defects” as possible. This course will give participants an overview of the Six Sigma methodology, and some of the tools required to deploy Six Sigma in their own organizations.
Performance Management is making sure the employee and the organization they are employed by are focused on the same priorities. Performance Management within an organization improves production and reduces waste. It helps the employee set and meet goals, and improves the employee/manager relationship. The key to keeping an organization and employee aligned; improving performance and productivity, is through Performance Management.
With this course, managers will learn how to prepare for and run an Effective One-To-One Meeting. They will understand how to have a Constructive Conversation About Low Performance, and how to Manage Short & Long-Term Sickness. The collection also includes courses for the employees, such as how to prepare for a One-To-One Meeting and How to take good notes in a Meeting.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the vitality of a company hinges on the strength of its customer relationships. Exceptional customer service is not merely a competitive advantage; it is the lifeblood that sustains and propels a business forward. Every customer interaction is an opportunity to not only meet but exceed expectations, fostering loyalty and positive word-of-mouth. Recognizing this, the Certificate in Customer Service Excellence is crafted to address the critical need for proficient customer service.
Upon completion, you will possess a robust foundation of customer service skills, ranging from empathy and patience to effective communication, all of which are pivotal in providing a stellar customer experience. The course not only underscores the “what” and “why” of customer service but, more importantly, the “how.” It is a transformative experience designed to empower you with practical knowledge, enabling you to navigate diverse customer scenarios with confidence and finesse.
In today’s dynamic and fast-paced environment, effective project management is crucial for the success of any organization. From small-scale initiatives to large-scale undertakings, successful projects require careful planning, efficient execution, and effective communication. This course provides a solid foundation in project management’s core principles and practices, equipping you with the essential skills to lead and deliver successful projects. This course is designed for individuals new to project management or seeking a foundational understanding of key principles and best practices. It is suitable for professionals from all fields and at various career levels.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM). It addresses the application of the AIFM Law, the authorisation of AIFMs and the principles relating to their operation. It provides a sound grounding to the organisational and transparency requirements. It also address marketing of units of AIFs to retail investors in Cyprus and the supervision rules.
This course deals with business ethics, the consideration of questions of moral right versus wrong in the context of business practice. Individual business leaders are increasingly being held responsible and accountable for their ethical behavior. Organizations have learned that the costs of unethical actions can be high, both legally, and from the perspective of brand image and reputation.
This course offers a comprehensive review of business ethics and its importance in today’s businesses and professionals. The course covers ethical dilemmas and decisions, fair process leadership and considers all aspects from a practical perspective, as it presents a few case studies for analysis.
The aim of this self-paced eLearning course is to equip financial professionals, leaders, and compliance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of compliance culture in financial services. Participants will gain insights into the critical components of compliance culture, regulatory perspectives, assessment methodologies, and practical strategies for fostering and sustaining a robust compliance culture within their organizations.
Organisational resilience refers to an entity’s capacity to anticipate, adapt, respond, and recover from a wide range of internal and external challenges, disruptions, and shocks while maintaining its core functions, values, and stakeholder relationships.
It embodies a holistic and proactive approach that enables organisations to withstand adversity, minimize potential negative impacts, and emerge stronger in the face of uncertainty.
The EU AI Act represents a landmark legislative initiative designed to govern the development and deployment of AI technologies within the EU. Recognising the transformative potential of AI and the need for responsible and ethical use, the EU AI Act aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. This framework seeks to balance fostering innovation with safeguarding fundamental rights and societal values. The impetus behind the EU AI Act lies in addressing the ethical concerns associated with AI, such as bias, discrimination, and the potential impact on privacy.
This course will help you to increase your personal ethics and explore your obligations to act with integrity in all aspects of your work and professional relationships. You will also appreciate an Ethical Code of Standards and examine how you can prevent bribery and corruption based on a financial regulatory context.
This programme does not purport to dictate how firms should define their values or operate their businesses. However, lawmakers, regulators and society have defined certain minimum expectations and standards of behaviour from the perspective of customer and business outcomes. These are sometimes framed or described (whether explicitly or implicitly) as issues of trust, integrity or honesty; concepts which have a distinct ethical underpin.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the EMIR. It addresses the EMIR requirements, the types of counterparties and the clearing obligations. It provides a sound grounding to reporting requirements and risk management. It covers the risk mitigation processes and techniques as well as the EU margin rules and eligible collateral.
Integrity and ethical behaviour are key parts of any code of conduct and have, as a result of the financial crisis, experienced renewed focus from professional bodies, governments and regulators. As financial markets have become increasingly global in nature and interdependence has grown, the financial sector has moved from self-regulation to a statutory approach. This has facilitated international cooperation and the development of improved and common standards.
This course offers a condensed review of risk management, with a specific focus on operational, credit and market risks. The course also covers risk oversight and corporate governance. A longer version of the material is offered in the CISI Risk in Financial Services eLearning course, which additionally explores risk regulation and enterprise risk management as well as investment, liquidity and model risks, thus providing a focus in financial services.
This course will provide a comprehensive review of Market Abuse and the respective regulatory environment. It will cover inside information and inside dealing as well as market manipulation, prohibition of market abuse and disclosure requirements. It will also examine the competent authorities with a perspective of the Cyprus and the UK financial regulators.
This course offers a brief overview of MiFID II. It addresses the changes to the market structure under MiFID and MiFID II, and provides a sound grounding to the MiFID II provisions.
This course offers a basic overview of the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing. It addresses the macroeconomic consequences of unchecked money laundering, the stages of money laundering and the global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards. It provides a sound grounding to the money laundering offences, the AML regulation and the customer due diligence. It covers the basics of terrorism financing, suspicious activity reporting and the MLRO duties and responsibilities.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Alternative Investment Funds (AIF). It addresses national and EU issues, reflecting the legal and regulatory environment, and provides a sound grounding in the principles of the AIF framework, including authorisation, investor classifications, AIF categories and common rules for fund organisations, managers and custodians. It covers the special provisions of AIFs and specific information for investors and mergers.
The aim of this course is to provide financial services professionals with a deep, practical, and comprehensive understanding of the principles and operational requirements of Best Execution. Moving beyond theoretical knowledge, this module is designed to equip learners with the skills to design, implement, monitor, and defend a robust best execution framework that is compliant with MiFID II, aligned with global regulatory standards, and specifically tailored to withstand the rigorous supervisory scrutiny of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
This course provides a thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) in Cyprus. Participants will learn to navigate compliance requirements, implement effective governance structures, and manage risks associated with EMI operations. Designed for directors, compliance officers, legal professionals, internal auditors, and risk officers, this course offers interactive modules, practical resources, and self-assessment quizzes to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to ensure regulatory compliance, uphold governance standards, and mitigate operational risks effectively.
The aim of this course is to equip professionals in CySEC regulated investment firms with a thorough understanding of the European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on ICT and security risk management, alongside the specific requirements set by the CySEC. The course is designed to enhance participants’ ability to identify, assess, and mitigate ICT and security risks effectively, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to the financial stability and integrity of the Cypriot financial market.
This course addresses the pressing need for comprehensive training on ICT and security risk management tailored to the specific regulatory landscape of Cyprus, providing professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage risks effectively and ensure compliance.
This interactive and engaging programme aims to help participants understand the financial crime regulatory framework; and develop a comprehension on the management of financial crime risks.
This course offers a condensed review of the financial services sector, with a specific focus on equities, stocks, bonds, derivatives and other financial products. The longer version of the material is offered in the Fundamentals of Investment and Finance eLearning course, which additionally explores investments and regulations from a global perspective.
The course is designed to provide a thorough examination of recent developments in the MiFID II regulatory framework, specifically focusing on four key elements. Participants will gain insights into the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Final Report on retail investor protection, the proposed directive addressing retail investor protection, product governance requirements guidelines, and the MiFID II remuneration requirements. This seminar aims to enhance participants’ understanding of the evolving landscape in investor protection and equip them with the knowledge needed to navigate these changes effectively.
This self-paced online course will offer delegates a grasp of what is required by SFTR in the EU and UK but will also provide a practical insight by looking at specific reporting rules and key data fields.
The technology brings tremendous challenges to established principles, rules, laws, and regulations. Blockchain has also captured the minds of digital innovators, the wider financial industry, regulators, and governments who now face increasing pressure to support innovation while ensuring that the regulations and policies needed to hold stakeholders accountable for the communities they intend to serve are in place. In this self-paced training course, learners will understand that the wider the adoption of Blockchain technology across the world, the greater the innovation, something that is vital for businesses and societies.
This course offers a comprehensive review to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) from the perspective of the Legal Professional and the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions. It addresses the AML regulation, the key concepts of AML and the role of legal professionals and DNFBPs in the fight against money laundering. It provides a solid grounding to FATF’s recommendation of using a risk-based approach in combating money laundering. It also includes key information in transaction monitoring and reporting, as well as the industry specific vulnerabilities, considering the corporate service providers, casinos and the gaming industry.
This self-paced, online course provides an overview of AML, the measures needed for efficient AML controls, Suspicious Transaction Monitoring, and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) to help delegates understand their obligations to report suspicious activity, when to report suspicious activity, and how to report better quality SARs.
The self-based online training programme provides the participants with a broad range of areas addressed in a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) model. Participants will understand how to apply GRC processes to avoid duplication of efforts. The programme also includes important definitions, and the structure of a GRC Model.
In recent years, the landscape of finance has undergone a transformative shift with the emergence of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. As these digital assets gain popularity and recognition as viable investment vehicles, the need for regulatory oversight becomes increasingly evident. The market in crypto-assets presents unique challenges and opportunities that traditional regulatory frameworks may struggle to address adequately. The regulation of crypto-assets is a multifaceted endeavour that encompasses various aspects, including investor protection, financial stability, AML, and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT).
This course gives an in-depth overview of the two major documents that shape today’s international tax environment: the U.S. Foreign Account and Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) & OECD’s Common Reporting Standards (CRS).
This course offers a practical overview of Anti-Money Laundering. It begins with a recap on AML fundamentals. It addresses risk management techniques for AML. It provides a sound grounding to transaction monitoring and suspicious transactions reporting as well as it considers the industry specific vulnerabilities in financial services.
In an era of rapidly evolving financial crime tactics and tightening global regulations, staying ahead of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements is not just a legal obligation—it is a cornerstone of safeguarding financial integrity. This course equips professionals, compliance officers, and institutions with the knowledge to navigate the latest AML regulatory updates, focusing on the European Union’s transformative reforms and their implications for Cyprus, a pivotal EU financial hub.
This course offers a comprehensive review to bribery and corruption, and the effects of both. It addresses the forms of bribery, provides statistics on bribery and examines the legal framework. It also covers the special provisions on how to report bribery. The course will provide a practical, risk-based analysis of the main obligations in relation to bribery and corruption as they relate to companies and individuals.
The concept/term Corporate Governance has featured regularly in discussions, both within the professional and academic community, since the 1990s and has become even more prominent following significant cases of corporate failure which had overarching adverse effects on the global interconnected economy. The link between poor corporate governance practices and excessive risk-taking that led to the downfall or bail-out of significant financial institutions, necessitated a discussion on how to strengthen corporate governance and protect against future similar cases.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of European investment funds, focusing on their structure, regulation, and emerging trends. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of UCITS and AIFs, exploring their operational frameworks and key regulatory directives such as AIFMD, SFDR, and MiFID II. The course also delves into the integration of ESG criteria and sustainable finance, equipping learners with the tools to navigate the evolving landscape of responsible investing. Designed for fund managers, compliance professionals, financial advisors, investors, and students, it combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies to ensure real-world applicability. By the end, participants will be able to analyze regulatory frameworks, evaluate investment strategies, and apply insights to tackle industry challenges effectively.
ESG covers the many actions, processes, and projects that a firm may undertake to perform their duty as good citizens. This may include issues like diverse and inclusive workplaces, sustainable development, the efficient use of energy, recycling and following high ethical standards.
This course examines the role of the regulatory framework and competent authorities in Europe and the USA for the protection of consumers and investors. It provides a sound grounding in the guidelines for financial promotions and advertising principles. It covers the special provisions which result in unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices that go against professional diligence requirements.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding the resolution and recovery of investment firms and other financial institutions. It focuses on the Cypriot context, particularly the provisions of Law 20(I) of 2016 and Law 22(I) of 2016, as amended, governed by the CySEC and the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) correspondingly. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to assess recovery planning, intra-group financial support, early intervention measures, resolution tools, procedural obligations, and cross-border group resolution mechanisms.
This course outlines the relevant firm’s responsibility to perform an internal capital adequacy assessment. It examines the process and methodology that will need to be performed while investigating the risk management framework which needs to be established according to Basel guidelines. It also looks the responsibilities of the different functions as regards the risk assessment and sets out the contents of the report that must be produced so as to satisfy this regulatory requirement. Finally, it describes the process which the regulator undertakes to perform the SREP.
This seminar will present an analysis of the recent legal developments at EU and international levels in countering criminal offences in capital markets. It will also discuss the enforcement of criminal market abuse legislation through insights into recent cases from the perspective of practitioners.
This course provides a thorough understanding of sanctions and an opportunity to explore the recent global trends in economic sanctioning while tracing the role of the relevant actors within this complex framework. You will examine the motives and rationale behind such decisions, the resulting effects and the consequences experienced not only by the targeted parties but also those doing business with them, either directly or indirectly. The course 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 mitigating the sanctions risk.
This course provides essential knowledge for KYC and CDD procedures which are key tools in assessing customer risk and a legal requirement to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) laws. Effective KYC/CDD involves knowing a customer’s identity and their financial activities, ongoing monitoring of business activities, and identifying and mitigating the AML/CFT risk a business relationship may pose on the regulated entity.
MiFID II/MiFIR which came into effect on 3 January 2018, is a new legislative framework which aims to strengthen investor protection and improve the functioning of financial markets making them more efficient, resilient and transparent. MiFID II and MiFIR introduced new provisions to enhance controls around the prevention of market abuse and to increase transparency in markets.
This course offers a practical review of the compliance function. It addresses the roles, responsibilities and mission of the compliance officer, the areas covered by the compliance unit and the tools and methodologies that facilitate the compliance officer’s daily work. It provides a sound grounding in the principles of compliance for investment firms and banking institutions. It extensively covers the regulatory provisions for operating a legally compliant firm.
The product governance regime aims to ensure that firm’s act in a client’s best interests, including funds and related management services, to end clients. It ensures that when a firm manufactures or distributes regulated financial services and products, it has arrangements in place to understand the products and only sold to investors and clients for which they are likely to be deemed suitable. The requirements apply to “services” as well as “products”, for all client types and to all distributors in the sales chain.
This course on the Prospectus Regulation is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework governing the preparation, approval, and publication of a prospectus for public offers and the admission of securities to regulated markets. This Regulation plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency and investor protection across the European Union. Through this course, learners will gain insight into the key components of a prospectus, including essential sections such as the summary, risk factors, issuer information, financial details, and terms of the offer. You will also explore the various approval processes that issuers must navigate, including the roles of competent authorities such as CySEC, the ESMA, and the legal requirements for publication and dissemination of the prospectus.
The financial services sector in Cyprus operates under an evolving regulatory framework, making it essential for professionals to stay updated on the latest developments. Investment firms, banks, and payment institutions must navigate increasing compliance complexities driven by EU directives and local regulations. Regulatory bodies such as the CySEC and the Central Bank of Cyprus continuously refine their oversight mechanisms to enhance transparency, market integrity, and investor protection. Recent regulatory changes include stricter AML provisions, updated prudential requirements, and the implementation of new EU-wide directives such as MiCAR and DORA.
This course aims to describe and explain the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) procedures so that the firms focus their efforts on those areas where the risk of ML and TF appears to be higher. Resources should be efficiently invested and applied where they are most required.
This course aims, is to assist professionals in investment firms, in particularly those whose primary function is within the Sales, customer retention and marketing environment, in understanding the regulatory framework they must operate in, and develop a self-understanding as to the allowed sales techniques.
The EU has recently adopted a series of regulations relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) requirements. Sustainable Finance is among the core objectives of this initiative. This programme will provide an overview of the various ESG initiatives and focus on the Sustainability Related Disclosures for the Financial Services Sector (SFRD).
This course will help you to increase your knowledge in theory and practice about how to treat your customers fairly and in a compliant manner. It will also provide a sound grounding in the complaints handling procedure based on the financial regulations. It also addresses specific information and guides to management information and the Ombudsman.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities (UCITS). It addresses the national and EU environment, reflecting to the historical background of UCITS and their current stats in numbers. It provides a solid grounding in the general environment and industry players of funds in Cyprus. It covers the special regulatory provisions of UCITS and specific information for their characteristics.
The ICARA Process requirement is deriving from the provisions of the new prudential package (Investment Firms Regulation and Directive) introduced by the European Commission. The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ICARA process methodologies and requirements, as well as its implications for Investment Firms operating within the European Union.
This course offers a general review of the financial services sector, with a specific focus on investments from a global perspective. The focus of the course is on international markets and covers key financial principles and products in depth including assets and markets, equities, bonds, derivatives (CFDs, Forex etc) and investment funds.
During the course, you will explore the broader economic environment in which the financial services operates and learn about the various markets and products offered within them. You will also familiarise yourself on relevant regulations and understand the required ethical behaviour for the sector.
Get a clear understanding of the function compliance plays and the confidence to assume that role in your organisation.
This course will provide a comprehensive review of Market Abuse and the respective regulatory environment. It will cover inside information and inside dealing as well as market manipulation, prohibition of market abuse and disclosure requirements. It will also examine the competent authorities with a perspective of the Cyprus and the UK financial regulators.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to AIF, AIFM, AIFMD, and UCITS. It addresses the various categories and legal forms of AIFs, the relevant legal framework and the rules relating to their operation, as well as the most recent amendment to the AIF Law. It provides a sound grounding to the organisation and transparency requirements. It also analyse UCITS and the legal framework regarding their operation.
This course offers a comprehensive review of the major regulations, directives and regimes of financial firms. It includes MiFID II, EMIR, Anti-Money Laundering, Market Abuse Regulation, AIFMD and UCITS. It provides a solid grounding on Ethics and Compliance, as well as GDPR.
This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
The AGRC Certificate in Compliance will introduce the essential elements of effective organizational compliance by being able to explore the concepts, considerations, and the strategies for assessing those risks and to be able to manage the compliance functions. You will be able to learn the fundamental principles of effective compliance, the components of an effective compliance program and their overall applications.
In addition, you will be able to explore the foundational principles of compliance, such as: what are the sources of compliance requirements; where are the requirements found typically; what behaviour satisfies “compliance;” and how do compliance personnel motivate compliant behavior throughout their organization.
The AGRC Certificate in European Crypto-assets Compliance is designed to equip professionals with in-depth knowledge of blockchain, cryptocurrency operations, relevant regulations, financial crime risks, and compliance strategies in the European Union context. This course provides a structured and comprehensive approach to understanding the crypto landscape, stakeholders, EU regulatory framework, recent developments, associated risks, and prospects. By the end of this programme, participants will have a solid foundation to navigate the evolving crypto industry while maintaining compliance and mitigating financial crime risks. Developed in line with ESMA’s Guidelines for the criteria on the assessment of knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), issued 11 July 2025, and designed to cover the relevant knowledge and competence criteria.
AGRC’s Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency operations, and compliance strategies. This structured programme covers nine core chapters spanning blockchain fundamentals, regulatory frameworks, stakeholder roles, risk identification, and emerging innovations like NFTs, DeFi, and the Metaverse.
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. 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.
Participants will review key definitions of corporate governance and the benefits associated with the implementation of good corporate governance practices. More specifically, participants will look in greater detail at the Board of Directors, covering the duties and responsibilities of Directors, the composition of the Board and the role of key post-holders, the key Board committees and how they are structured, and how Boards’ performance can be evaluated. Additionally, the Certificate places emphasis on how internal control mechanisms need to be designed and underlines how useful the three-lines of defence model may be.
The certificate also covers the importance of maintaining strong and productive relations within the Board that are based on trust and allow for effective meetings and interaction to be achieved. Lastly, emphasis is also placed on the modern concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Sustainability and how the Board needs to respond to these trends as they gain increased relevance and importance for the corporate world. The knowledge obtained by undertaking this Certificate is an invaluable asset for professionals that seek to enhance their career prospects in Corporate Governance.
The AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards provides participants with a thorough understanding of a topic that has gained increasing significance and attention amongst corporations, regulators, and researchers. At the same, the Certificate offers guidance as to how corporations can best prepare under the growing number of ESG-related regulations.
KYC/CDD is a critical element for effectively managing the risks posed by potential clients (thus protecting the organization against criminals, terrorists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) who might present a higher risk) and possible dubious actions by existing customers that need to be regularly reassessed.
This certificate course provides essential knowledge for KYC and CDD procedures which are key tools in assessing customer risk and a legal requirement to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) laws. Effective KYC/CDD involves knowing a customer’s identity and their financial activities, ongoing monitoring of business activities, and identifying and mitigating the AML/CFT risk a business relationship may pose on the regulated entity.
The AGRC Certificate in Risk Management is a comprehensive programme aimed at providing participants with a deep understanding of risk and risk management within the financial services sector. This course covers a wide array of topics, including the regulatory environment, risk identification, and the three lines of defence model. By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required to navigate the intricacies of financial risk management. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply interested in financial risk management, this course offers a solid foundation in this critical field. The expected learning outcomes encompass an array of skills, from understanding risk principles to conducting risk assessments and applying risk management frameworks in practical scenarios. This program is a valuable educational journey for those seeking to excel in the dynamic world of financial services.
The Strategic Business Leader subject is designed to mirror the workplace and requires you to demonstrate a blend of technical, ethical, and professional skills. It tests your ability to function as an accountant in a simulated workplace and asks you to respond to requests from people in various roles. It will not only be the technical quality of your answer that matters, but how professional your response is.
An important factor in SBL subject success is the building on the knowledge studied earlier in the ACCA qualification, including governance, ethics, risk management, internal control, strategy and leadership. So, whether you are new to ACCA, have not studied for a while, or just want to check how well you know the core materials, we have created 5 self-check quizzes to assess your underlying knowledge and get personalised advice on your next steps and how to study for SBL efficiently.
The Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) subject requires you to demonstrate your ability to make strategic business reporting decisions. Building on your existing knowledge and skills, in SBR you will need to link accounting issues to relevant concepts in practical situations. You will need to demonstrate judgement and often consider the perspective of different stakeholders such as investors in your answers.
As well as demonstrating a sound understanding of the specific technical knowledge relating to group financial statements you will also need to exercise professional and ethical judgement.
An important factor in SBR subject success is the underpinning knowledge from Financial Reporting. So, whether you are new to ACCA, have not studied for a while, or just want to check how well you know the core materials, we have created 5 self-check quizzes to assess your underlying knowledge and get personalised advice on your next steps and how to study for SBR efficiently.
This subject helps you develop knowledge and skills relating to the tax system as applicable to individuals, single companies, and groups of companies.
The syllabus contains outcomes relating to the demonstration of appropriate digital and employability skills in preparing for and taking the examination.
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. 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.
The Advanced Financial Management subject is designed to replicate the role of a senior financial executive or advisor and prepares candidates to advise management and/or clients on complex strategic financial management issues facing an organisation.
The syllabus starts by exploring the role and responsibility of a senior executive or advisor in meeting competing needs of stakeholders within the business environment of multinationals.
The Advanced Performance Management subject is designed to reflect the strategic role of management accounting as a discipline for planning and controlling performance so that strategic objectives can be set, monitored and controlled. It recognises the impact of external factors on strategic management issues and covers the risks these factors present and how they can be measured and managed.
The Advanced Taxation subject is designed to reflect the need to exercise professional judgement and provide relevant information and advice to individuals and businesses on the impact of major taxes on financial decisions and situations. The syllabus builds on the basic knowledge of core taxes from the earlier taxation subjects and introduces you to stamp taxes. As this is an optional exam, aimed at those requiring/desiring more than basic tax knowledge for their future professional lives, the syllabus also extends the knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax to encompass further overseas aspects of taxation, the taxation of trusts and additional exemptions and reliefs. Computations will normally only be required in support of explanations or advice and not in isolation. You are not expected to concentrate on the computational aspects of taxation. Instead, this subject seeks to develop candidates’ skills of analysis, interpretation and communication. You are expected to be able to use established tax planning methods and consider current issues in taxation.
The Audit and Assurance syllabus is essentially divided into five areas. The syllabus starts with the nature, purpose and scope of assurance engagements, including the statutory audit, its regulatory environment, and introduces governance and professional ethics relating to audit and assurance.
It then leads into planning the audit and performing risk assessment. The syllabus then covers a range of areas relating to an audit of financial statements including the scope of internal control and the role and function of internal audit. These include, evaluating internal controls, audit evidence, and a review of the financial statements. In addition to final review procedures, the syllabus concentrates on reporting, including the form and content of the independent auditor’s report.
Finally, the syllabus contains outcomes relating to the demonstration of appropriate digital and employability skills in preparing for and taking the AA examination. This includes being able to interact with different question item types, manage information presented in digital format and being able to use the relevant functionality and technology to prepare and present response options in a professional manner.
The Business and Technology (BT) syllabus introduces you to the business environment. The syllabus begins with examining the purpose and types of business which exist, the key stakeholders and the rights and responsibilities that businesses have in connection with them, exploring the external influences that affect the business in its environment, including economic, legal, social and technological factors.
The syllabus then examines the structure and functions of business, focusing on corporate governance and the specific accounting related roles in this process, particularly in financial reporting, assurance, control and compliance.
Additionally, the syllabus introduces key leadership, management and people issues such as effective individual and team behaviour, motivation and personal effectiveness. The final section of the syllabus examines how behaviour at all levels within business should be underpinned by accepted professional ethics and professional values.
This subject helps you develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework within which international business takes place, and of specific legal areas relating to business, recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.
The syllabus starts with an introduction to different legal systems, different types of law and those organisations which endeavour to promote internationally applicable laws.
The Financial Accounting (FA) subject introduces you to the fundamentals of the regulatory framework relating to accounts preparation and to the qualitative characteristics of useful information. The syllabus then covers drafting financial statements and the principles of accounts preparation. It concentrates in depth on recording, processing, and reporting business transactions and events. Additionally, the syllabus covers the use of the trial balance and how to identify and correct errors, and then the preparation of financial statements for incorporated and unincorporated entities.
The syllabus then moves in two directions, firstly requiring you to be able to conduct a basic interpretation of financial statements; and secondly requiring the preparation of simple consolidated financial statements from the individual financial statements of group incorporated entities.
This subject helps you develop the knowledge and skills expected of a finance manager, in relation to investment, financing, and dividend policy decisions. The syllabus for Financial Management is designed to equip you with the skills that would be expected from a finance manager responsible for the finance function of a business. It prepares candidates for more advanced and specialist study in Advanced Financial Management.
This subject helps you develop knowledge and skills in understanding and applying IFRS Standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities, including groups and how to analyse and interpret those financial statements.
The syllabus begins with the conceptual framework for financial reporting with reference to the qualitative characteristics of useful information and the fundamental bases of accounting.
The Management Accounting (MA) subject introduces you to elements of management accounting which are used to make and support decisions. The syllabus starts by introducing the nature, the source and purpose of management information followed by the statistical techniques used to analyse data. Then the syllabus addresses cost accounting and the costing techniques used in business which are essential for any management accountant.
Furthermore, the syllabus looks at the preparation and use of budgeting and standard costing and variance analysis as essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. The syllabus concludes with an introduction to measuring and monitoring the performance of an organisation.
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