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Whether you’re a board member or just curious about corporate governance, this AGRC certificate is for you! Learn what it takes for any firm to build and maintain a robust, dependable, and responsible corporate governance backbone with this self-paced, online certificate delivered by LGCA.

Boost your customer service, administrative, and back-office skills by getting certified in KYC and CDD by AGRC! This certificate will provide you with the tools and knowledge required to become an invaluable member of any institution’s client onboarding and customer retention process.

Whether you’re a board member or just curious about corporate governance, this AGRC certificate is for you! Learn what it takes for any firm to build and maintain a robust, dependable, and responsible corporate governance backbone with this self-paced, online certificate delivered by LGCA. The concept of 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 that had adverse effects on the global interconnected economy. Additionally, the Certificate places emphasis on how internal control mechanisms need to be designed and underlines how helpful the three lines of defence model may be. The certificate also covers the importance of maintaining strong and productive relations within the Board, ones that are based on trust and which allow for effective meetings and interaction to be achieved. Lastly, emphasis is 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. Overall, the knowledge obtained by undertaking this Certificate is an invaluable asset for professionals looking to enhance their career prospects in Corporate Governance. The link between poor corporate governance practices and the excessive taking of risks that led to the downfall or bail-out of important financial institutions necessitated a discussion on how to strengthen corporate governance and protect the economy against similar cases in the future. Effectively, new regulatory requirements have been established, while existing codes of governance have been revised. Such efforts aim to focus on requirements that should be fulfilled by an organisation’s management body and enhance three areas of governance: remuneration, risk management, and internal control. In this programme, 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, the role of key post-holders, the many Board committees and how they are structured, and how a Board’s performance can be evaluated. Study method Online, self-paced Course format What's this? Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text Duration 15 hours Access to content 365 days Certification Certificate in Corporate Governance CPD 15 CPD hours / points Certificates AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance - Free Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Description The AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance 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 in creating solid governance structures that will help them deal with the myriad of modern-day corporate challenges and risks. Syllabus: Introduction to Corporate Governance Definition of Corporate Governance Ethics and Governance Key Relevant Governance Theories Agency Theory Stakeholder Theory The Benefits of Corporate Governance Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities of Directors Specific Requirements for Financial Institutions Board Appointments and Composition Independent and Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) The Importance of Diversity in a Board Committee Structure Board Committees Committee Structure Audit Committee Risk Committee Nominations Committee Remuneration Committees Key Post-Holders in a Board Chair of the Board Senior Independent Director (SID) CEO (Ex-Officio Board Member) Evaluation & Continuous Development Knowledge of Industry and OrganisationInternal Control Mechanisms Internal Controls and Risk Management Three-Lines of Defence model Intra-Board Relations Effective Meetings CSR, ESG and Sustainability Definitions of Relevant Terms Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Sustainability The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability ESG, Sustainability, and the Role of the Board Format • Register at any time for this online, open Certificate • Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete) • Assessed by online multiple-choice exam What is included • 15 hours of self-paced online interactive learning including analysis of 7 practical case studies • 1-year free AGRC membership • Online Exam and AGRC Certificate Who is this course for? This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to the main regulatory provisions in financial services and trends in corporate governance. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. It is also suitable for professionals pursuing regulatory CPDs in financial regulation. Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and sound educational background. Certificates AGRC Certificate in Corporate Governance Digital certificate - Included The certificate is issued upon successful passing of the final exam.

Why AGRC’s Certificate in Risk Management? Here are the main benefits delivered by our Certificate in Risk Management programme: Comprehensive knowledge of risk management, including in-depth coverage of the risk management frameworks, risk assessment, risk treatment, and the reporting, monitoring, recording, review and communication of risk. Its heavy reliance on practical case studies offers you a practical and hands-on approach to learning about risk management and what is required to curtail or prevent risk from impacting your organisation. The necessary tools, information, practices, and skills to transform you into an in-demand professional for financial institutions and other organizations looking to strengthen their departments dedicated to risk management and risk assessment. Year-round registration with the option to complete the 30-hour online interactive Certificate in Risk Management programme at your own pace and schedule within 3 months, plus two attempts to pass the one-hour final exam consisting of 50 multiple choice questions. Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRC professionals worldwide. Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a compliance professional. The AGRC Certificate in Risk Management Curriculum AGRC’s Certificate in Risk Management covers the following specific topics: The main Principles and Definitions of Risk Management ISO 31000 Risk Management framework and processes The Risk and Opportunity Matrix Costs and Benefits of Risk Management Uncertainty in Risk Management and its dimensions The Limitations of Risk Management Developing a Risk-Aware Culture in organisations The Aims of Risk Management in organisations Influences on Risk Culture Historical Foundations of Risk Management The COSO ERM Integrated Framework And plenty more! Expected Learning Outcomes Here’s what you can expect to achieve following the completion of this Certificate in Risk Management: Understand what involves risk management and risk assessment Define, implement and manage appropriate risk management controls for your company Gain a solid understanding of the historical foundations of risk management and the different frameworks involved Understand risk culture and how to build a risk-aware organisation Develop an efficient and comprehensive risk management programme and policy for your company Learn how to use the risk and opportunity matrix Target Audience AGRC’s programme has been designed for professionals looking to build a career in risk management, either at an organizational or governmental level. This might include staff working in or aspiring to work in risk management, new graduates from any discipline, employees involved in risk, financial crime prevention, AML and/or compliance functions, or those wanting to build a career in risk management in the fields of Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, Funds, and other financial services.

Become a financial crime prevention superhero with LGCA’s help! Pick up everything you need to know to join a company’s AML function and start fighting crime with your newfound knowledge and skills. The Certificate in AML provides participants with a thorough understanding of what constitutes Money Laundering (ML) and how financial institutions should respond to increasingly complex attempts by criminal individuals and entities to process proceedings from illegal activities in a manner that enables them to enjoy such illegal proceedings.

Boost your customer service, administrative, and back-office skills by getting certified in KYC and CDD by AGRC! This certificate will provide you with the tools and knowledge required to become an invaluable member of any institution’s client onboarding and customer retention process. A key concern and significant risk for financial institutions remain the possibility of unknowingly becoming complicit in money laundering actions, where illegitimate money is moved into legitimate institutions. In order to mitigate such risk, FIs have strengthened their internal control systems by increasingly making use of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements, as part of their anti-money laundering (AML) strategies. Study method Distance learning, self-paced Duration 25 hours Access to content 360 days Certification Certificate in Know Your Customer & Customer Due Diligence Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Description About the Certificate 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. Expected Learning Outcomes • Understand the importance of adopting effective KYC/CDD policies and procedures in a regulated entity • Review international guidance on the essential elements of KYC standards and the applicable regulatory framework • Have the ability to establish and maintain a solid KYC/CDD programme • Successfully assess the different levels of KYC/CDD that can be applied by an entity • Efficiently deal with higher risk situations and cases in an effective manner • Have a practical perspective on the adverse effects that can result from lack of efficient KYC/CDD procedures Topics covered • An introduction to KYC/Customer Due Diligence (CDD) • The value of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) • CDD: Establishing and maintaining a strong CDD programme • CDD in higher risk situations and record keeping requirements • AML Case Studies Format • Register at any time for this online, open Certificate • Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete) • Assessed by online multiple-choice exam What is included • 25 hours of self-paced online interactive learning including analysis of 7 practical case studies • 1-year free AGRC membership • Online Exam and AGRC Certificate Who is this course for? This course is addressed to all individuals who practice KYC, CDD as well as Anti-Money Laundering such as Compliance/AML Managers in Banks, Investment Firms, Investment Funds, Trust Service Corporate Providers and Lawyers. Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required though it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and sound educational background Career path Head of Back Office, Head of Customer Support, Compliance Assistant, Compliance Officer, AML Officer, MLRO.

In this course, you will explore the core principles of risk and risk management in the context of the financial services sector. This training programme will cover a wide range of topics, from the regulatory environment and risk identification to the three lines of defence model and the impact of risk on the broader business environment. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex world of financial risk management. This training programme will guide you through the intricacies of the financial services industry, providing real-world examples and practical insights. The course features a structured approach with end-of-chapter questions to test your understanding, ensuring that you’re well-prepared to tackle risk management challenges. Join us on this educational journey to enhance your understanding of risk management in financial services and to develop the expertise needed to thrive in this dynamic industry! Study method Online, self-paced Course format What's this? Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text Duration 15 hours Access to content 365 days Certification AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards Overview During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more. Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas. In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake. As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues. Certification AGRC Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards Awarded by Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance Description 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. Topics to be covered by this certificate include: The Stakeholder Theory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) vs. ESG Sustainability The Environment, Social and Governance Pillars Green Finance Principles of Responsible Banking, Investment, and Insurance The Business Case for CSR, ESG, and Sustainability Global Initiatives and Development such as The Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, and the UK’s Green Finance Strategy ESG Reporting Standards and Frameworks ESG Investing Strategies The Push for ESG into the Future By acquiring the Certificate, participants will be able to: Define the three ESG pillars—Environment, Social and Governance. Identify the importance of ESG and CSR programmes to an organisation’s corporate governance practices. Understand the main concepts behind Green Finance and how responsible banking, investment, and insurance work within this framework. Describe the objectives and main tenets of the many global initiatives set up to encourage policies that will contribute to the growth and advancement of ESG issues. Study the main ESG reporting standards and frameworks so that your organisation is better prepared to fulfil its reporting requirements. Understand the main concepts behind ESG investing. Who is this course for? This course is ideal for anyone wishing to be introduced to ESG and the different requirements that this sector might entail moving forward. Professionals carrying out the roles of directors, members of the Board, senior managers, lawyers, company secretaries, compliance and risk officers, and consultants may benefit from this course. Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.

Become a financial crime prevention superhero with LGCA’s help! Pick up everything you need to know to join a company’s AML function and start fighting crime with your newfound knowledge and skills. The Certificate in AML provides participants with a thorough understanding of what constitutes Money Laundering (ML) and how financial institutions should respond to increasingly complex attempts by criminal individuals and entities to process proceedings from illegal activities in a manner that enables them to enjoy such illegal proceedings. Study method Online, self-paced Duration 25 hours Access to content 360 days Certification Certificate in Anti Money Laundering (AML) Additional info Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price Description About the Certificate Participants will investigate what is ML, what constitutes a risk-based approach in dealing with ML and the relevant policies and procedures that may be adopted by a financial institution as part of a coherent AML Strategy. In addition, participants will be provided with an overall assessment of international economic sanctions and how these are valuable tools in combating ML. The Certificate also offers participants, a practical perspective of how AML attempts have been formally incorporated and have led to the creation of legal frameworks that aim to prevent ML practices. The knowledge obtained by undertaking this Certificate is an invaluable asset for professionals that seek to enhance their career prospects in AML which is becoming an increasingly significant issue for financial institutions. Topics covered • Money laundering methods, techniques, red flags, key risk areas and compliance best practices & checklists • KYC and CDD: Beneficial ownership, money laundering risks in gatekeeper roles, politically exposed persons, and much more • Economic Sanctions and relevant frameworks • Vulnerabilities of Financial Institutions • Legal Framework for AML – A practical perspective • Case Studies and analysis Expected Learning Outcomes • Identify ML-related risks and dangers that need to be dealt with through a rigid AML strategy • Understand ML risk assessment and management and learn how to design a comprehensive AML risk-based approach • Review the relevant processes and procedures that need to be adopted as part of an AML strategy • Gain a practical perspective through a review of the relevant legal framework that covers AML • Understand the importance of sanctions and how these can be utilised as a tool to combat ML Format • Register at any time • Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete the Certificate) • Assessed by an online multiple-choice exam What is included • 25 hours of self-paced online interactive learning including analysis of 5 practical case studies • 1-year free AGRC membership • Online Exam and AGRC Certificate Completion Requirements • Success in all the unit tests. Each unit is allocated two, three or four Multiple Choice questions (MCQs). In total 33 MCQs with a pass mark of 70% and an unlimited number of attempts. Each unit test is 10 minutes. • Success in the final test of 40 MCQs for the completion and award of the Certificate in Anti Money Laundering, issued by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The final test is 60 minutes. Who is this course for? Individuals who aspire to a career in AML, staff with specific anti-money laundering duties and staff working in financial services who want a comprehensive training in AML. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound education background. Requirements No previous knowledge or experience is required though it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and sound educational background. Career path AML Officer, MLRO, Head of Back Office, Compliance Officer, Risk Manager, Manager, Director

Here’s your starting point to a rewarding and successful career in compliance! Learn the ins and outs of compliance for the financial services industry with LGCA and become a certified professional member of the fastest growing GRC association out there.

During the past several years, ESG has gained plenty of prominence throughout the corporate world as a growing number of organisations have started embracing its three pillars and setting up programmes targeting issues such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee benefits, executive bonus structures, and more. Pressure from stakeholders, the upcoming generation of professionals and consumers, and society at large have made it a crucial part of any organisation’s strategy to look after their activities and performance in these areas. In many cases, these organisations’ growth, stability, and continuity as businesses are at stake. As part of this programme, you will pick up the ins and outs of ESG from a compliance and reporting perspective and be better prepared to help your organisation develop a sound, effective, and long-term strategy to tackle all ESG issues.