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SFTA is an innovative and professional Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Training Course. We offer 6-month in-person training for those people eager to become Clinical Hypnotherapists. The course is delivered over six months. Upon successful completion, graduates received two recognized and accredited awards, SFHD and HPD. We offer a unique training experience with a comprehensive syllabus, engaging lectures and innovative hypnosis equipment. At SFTA, we prioritise the well-being of all our students. Our course includes self-care elements. We believe maintaining positive well-being enhances your ability to excel in education and professional pursuits.

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The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pass an exam certifying you as an ISTQB® Certified Tester - Foundation Level. Most organisations require this certification as a minimum skill requirement for software testers. In this course you will learn a standardized approach to software testing that will be immediately applicable to your projects. In order to get the certification you will be required to pass a 60-minute exam. Our trainers will fully prepare you by employing scenarios that mirror the exam questions, and by focusing course delivery with a balance of theory and practice.

ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Course This leadership programme has been designed to sharpen the strategic skills of senior practitioners and those aspiring to hold the highest anti-money laundering/financial crime position within a firm. This expert qualification offers: Specialist knowledge - the highest level in the field Strategic thinking - helps your leadership ambitions Innovation - explores new ideas, best practice, and future developments from a global perspective Fellowship of ICA - become automatically eligible for the highest grade of membership Networking - grow with other like-minded, senior professionals. With a focus on anti-money laundering, managing fraud and anti-bribery, and corruption, this qualification has helped hundreds of senior financial crime compliance professionals from all over the world unlock career growth opportunities. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. How will the course be delivered This course is delivered online with materials delivered for you to study in your own time and at your own pace. There will be eight 3-hour virtual masterclasses over four weekends and seven live virtual classrooms spread over the duration of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, course materials and assessment, you will be awarded the ICA Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC). This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Assessment This course will be assessed via: The production of 8 x 1000-1500 word masterclass commentaries: these are summaries of the key learning points outlined in the masterclasses and its impact on your own practice, which forms the reflective journal. A three hour competency-based interview, using information describing your career to date and other evidence you wish to submit to map your knowledge, skills and experience against the National Occupational Standards The syllabus covers a variety of key issues relevant at a senior level and is designed to provide an insight into risks and potential hurdles faced by your organisation. The syllabus is delivered by an exclusive series of high-profile masterclasses covering relevant topics. Standards, research and assessment Financial crime risks: science or art? Ethics, corporate governance & responsibility Managing the internal AML enemy Cyber security: threats to the organisation FinTech and financial crime compliance Fraud and internal threat Risk based approach: too busy or too afraid Sanctions: a changing landscape.

ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance New technologies are changing the role of a compliance professional. Fintech and Regtech are now embedded in compliance lexicon, but what do the terms mean, and what are the practical impacts, both positive and negative, that we need to understand and manage? The ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance helps you to answer these questions and apply the answers directly within your organisation. Gain a broad understanding of the regulatory environment as well as the specialist skills and knowledge to be able to identify and manage key regulatory risks today and in the future. Get to grips with the nuances of the regulatory environment and the impact to your organisation. Understand why promoting a positive compliance culture is not just good for compliance but good for business. Explore how to maximise the benefits of emerging technologies. Develop your inter-personal skills so you can be the best Compliance Manager. Learn from the experiences of compliance professionals from other firms and sectors and share ideas. This governance, risk and compliance course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Completion of this training course will provide participants with the following professional qualification: ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance. In addition, participants will be entitled to use the following designation 'Dip (Comp).' These qualifications are awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. What will you learn? Understanding governance, risk and regulatory compliance Why we need to understand the regulated environment Why are governance and culture essential for effective regulatory compliance risk management? The role of the compliance department and the compliance professional Risk management as the key to effective compliance Case Studies

16-19 Courses to boost UCAS applications. Why not boost your chances of getting on to the courses you have applied for or are dreaming of by taking a series of regulated training courses which give you 32 UCAS points in total. Based in Crawley West Sussex, we can come to you or your school to get these valuable boosts booked in to help increase your chances with our compliance company Comply Sense

ICA International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention This advanced level qualification will better equip you to meet the many challenges associated with identifying, understanding, and mitigating financial crime risks including fraud, cybercrime, corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing. It will deepen your understanding and enhance your professional credibility. Benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. how will you learn 9-month course assessed by 3 written assignments (3,000 - 3,500 words) A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions:2 x virtual classrooms1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story)3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)3 x assessment preparation sessions Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies Access to the ICA members' portal containing additional reading and resources Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track Completion of the ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention training course will produce the following outcomes: Professional qualification: ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention-participants will be able to use the designation 'Dip (Fin.Crime).' Eligibility to apply for Professional membership of the ICA Detailed knowledge on the nature of financial crime Practical understanding of best practice and how to prevent financial crime This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention provides Participants with in-depth knowledge and skills in the following areas: Understanding and managing financial crime Practical application of the International Standards The prevention and detection of specific financial crime risks Data and information security Bribery and corruption Electronic crime Investigation, prosecution and recovery.

ICA Certificate in KYC and CDD As regulatory expectations increase, knowing your customer is essential. This introductory-level qualification provides a foundation knowledge of KYC and CDD concepts; introduces CDD frameworks and an overview of the practical components of working within the KYC environment. Suitable for new entrants, compliance professionals, client managers and those involved in managing risk in the CDD process. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Following successful completion of this course you will be awarded an ICA Certificate in KYC/CDD and will be able to use the designation Cert(KYC/CDD) This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. CDD - why bother? The risk-based approach to CDD Key CDD concepts Core KYC frameworks What it's like working in KYC

ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk Sanctions can be complex, and dealing with sanctioned parties can be risky. National or international sanctions may be issued against individuals, entities, groups or nations; or even trading activities/particular sectors. Those bodies charged with enforcing sanctions compliance are particularly active at the moment, with multiple fines for firms in recent years stretching into billions of dollars. Suitable for those working in financial crime and regulatory compliance, this could help you: understand sanctions and the international context discover the screening systems and controls define a sanctions governance framework manage alert investigations learn the challenges of change and the cost of getting it wrong This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the ICA Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk and will be entitled to use the designation- Spec.Cert(Sanctions) This qualification is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This course provides Participants with a detailed understanding of the following topics: Understanding sanctions The international context Defining a sanctions governance framework Sanctions lists and screening Managing alert investigations The cost of getting it wrong The challenges of change