The purpose of the ICA Continuing Professional Development scheme is to ensure that our members continue to maintain and enhance their expertise. How is CPD measured? CPD is measured by the time spent undertaking a learning activity. The table below provides the number of learning hours members are recommended to achieve annually. ICA recommends a professional standard of 35 hours per year to maintain and enhance your expertise. Membership level CPD requirement Annual CPD (hours) Associate (AICA) Recommended 35 Professional (MICA) Recommended 35 Fellow (FICA) Recommended 35 A CPD year runs alongside your annual membership year. This starts and ends on the same day as your membership subscription year. Only CPD completed within this year will be considered as CPD achieved for that year. CPD hours carried out over the recommended annual requirement cannot be carried forward to the next CPD year.

When approaching CPD activities, we expect members to form their own professional judgement as to the best way of assuring that they are making a meaningful contribution to the development of their knowledge, competencies, and skills. However, we strongly recommend our members undertake CPD that is verifiable and relevant to their role. A crucial aspect of your role is to be up to date with current trends, topics, legislation and regulations and we are committed to providing ample opportunities, tools, and resources to help you meet your CPD goals and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and competence.

We recognise that many ICA Members may access learning resources from many sources including their employers, other professional bodies, associations, and external online sources. Any learning resource can be used as CPD if it is relevant to your role and supports your development as a Risk and Compliance professional

Course level Course format CPD Credit in hours Short Courses (including ICA Essentials) Online course 3 ICA Auditor Training Online course 15 Certificate Introductory/ Specialist 20 Certified Financial Crime Investigator Practitioner 30 Certified Money Laundering Reporting Officer Practitioner 50 Advanced Certificate Intermediate 100 Diploma Advanced 130 Executive Diploma Advanced 130 Professional Post Graduate Diploma Expert 200

CPD encompasses a wide range of activities that cater to various learning preferences and professional aspirations. From structured courses and interactive seminars to dynamic webinars and insightful podcasts, the world of CPD has a wealth of opportunities waiting to be explored. Some of the different types of CPD include… CPD Courses CPD courses are structured learning programs designed to provide in-depth knowledge and skill development within a specific industry or field. CPD courses can be in-person classroom courses, or they may take place online through learning management systems. The type of CPD course you take will depend on your preferred learning style, we’ve included a few examples of CPD courses below: 01 CPD Seminars CPD seminars are short, focused presentations on specific topics, often conducted by experts in the field. Seminars often encourage discussion and learner participation. These are great for learners who perform better in an in-person setting and are looking to improve their knowledge on a specific area in detail. 02 CPD Webinars Online seminars or presentations that provide real-time interaction with experts and peers, often covering current trends and best practices. Webinars offer the same benefits as Seminars, but due to their online nature they can be accessed any time, anywhere. This makes learning more convenient. 03 CPD Workshops These are interactive sessions that allow participants to engage in hands-on learning, problem-solving, and skill-building exercises. These are particularly well-suited for individuals who thrive through hands-on learning, finding greater value in active participation and engagement rather than passive listening to topic explanations. 04 CPD eLearning Modules These are interactive online modules or courses that allow professionals to learn at their own pace and convenience. These are great for learners with busy lifestyles who prefer to fit learning around their own schedule, as well as those who prefer independent learning.

Yes, CPD and CPD accreditation is recognised and widely accepted accriss the globe. CPD activities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise. While CPD is not recognised as a formal qualification, it is an essential part of a professional’s education and on-going development. Formal qualifications are usually needed to enter a profession, however, to maintain standards, keep up with new research/techniques and to develop within the chosen profession CPD becomes a crucial tool. Qualification requirements is use in government bodies. document such as Bachelor Degree, and Graduates , Master and PhD)

Type CPD Points Certification 5-10 points CPD Training 15-25 points CPD Diploma 60-100 points

CPD: Focused on enhancing and updating skills within a profession, addressing specific professional development needs. Degrees: Aim to provide in-depth subject knowledge and foundational skills over a broad area. Diplomas: Focus on delivering focused vocational skills and knowledge for specific industries.

Accredited is only function by a jurisdiction of their location or country. Any Higher Educational institution established on its own country must be accredited by their own Government bodies. Example: Universities in Thailand must be accredited by Ministry of Higher Education. Any Universities accredited in Thailand doesn't mean that it was accredited in other countries. The word 'Recognized' is an appropriate term and it depends either your Degrees may recognized or not. Kindly don't ask any question if International Certification / CPD Diploma earned from different country is 'Accredited to your own country. The term must be used is 'Recognized' CPD IS 100% RECOGNIZED from all job applications to Institutions, Employers, etc.