The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC)

AGRC Certificate in Sanctions Compliance

Overview

In today’s interconnected world, understanding international economic sanctions is essential for businesses and professionals alike. AGRC’s Certificate in Sanctions Compliance equips learners with both the theoretical and practical expertise to navigate complex sanctions frameworks effectively. By acquiring these skills, professionals can ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and safeguard their organizations from severe penalties and reputational harm.

Over the years, international economic sanctions have evolved into a cornerstone of global governance, utilized by sovereign states and international organizations to achieve political and economic objectives. A significant development in this field is the shift toward ‘smart’ or targeted sanctions, focusing on influential political and economic elites through measures such as asset freezes and travel bans. This approach contrasts with broader sanctions, like trade or oil embargoes, which often disproportionately affect civilian populations.

In an era of financial globalization, these targeted sanctions bring heightened compliance responsibilities for both public institutions and private entities. Failure to meet these obligations can result in substantial fines, penalties, and reputational damage. The AGRC Certificate in Sanctions Compliance provides the tools and knowledge needed to navigate this increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ensuring businesses remain resilient and compliant in a challenging global environment.

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Topics Covered

  • Definition of sanctions
  • Institutional framework and legal basis
  • The international framework
  • Multilateral sanctions
  • Unilateral sanctions and key sovereign states
  • Categories of restrictive measures
  • Administration of sanctions
  • Key recent legal developments
  • Managing and mitigating sanctions risk
  • Sanctions compliance programmes
  • Processes and systems
  • Sanctions screening and evasion
  • Due diligence, ownership, and control

What's Included

15-20 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies

The AGRC study handbook

Practice questions and a final mock exam

Free AGRC membership for one (1) year

Online exam with two attempts to pass

AGRC certificate and use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion

I wanted to find courses which would refresh my skills and provide me with new ones, and the AGRC Certificates were exactly what I was looking for. The content was incredibly well-structured, easy to follow, and highly relevant to my goals, and I felt the real-world examples helped me to understand some of the complexities. There are some real benefits to completing all seven certifications as the interrelationships of the learning material in each course really helps to embed the information. Overall, these courses have been a valuable learning experience, and I recommend them to anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and enhance their abilities in these areas.

Lee-Anne McCready-Foreman, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, No1 CopperPot Credit Union, UK

 

Target Audience

AGRC’s Sanctions Compliance Certificate has been designed for financial crime and regulatory compliance professionals, professionals working within the sanctions environment who wish to certify their knowledge, operational staff who need to understand the importance of sanctions compliance when dealing with customers and/or transactions, regulators, consultants, AML, compliance, and risk professionals, and anyone working in financial services interested in having a better understanding of how sanctions work.

No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.

Exam Details

60 minutes long

40 multiple-choice questions (50 only for Risk Management)

70/100 pass mark

Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.

Certificate is issued in PDF and sent by email within 48 hours.

Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.

How to Get Certified

Pick Your Subject

Your options include AML, KYC/CDD, Compliance, Risk Management,
Corporate Governance, ESG & Sanctions.

Book Your Training Programme

Our e-learning bundles include the study handbook, text & video-based materials, two chances to pass the exam & one year of membership to AGRC.

Study & Take Your Exam

Complete the training programme,
book & pass your exam & become AGRC Certified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study materials and self-paced eLearning lectures.

Yes, for each AGRC package you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.

Yes, each AGRC Certificate is designed to be a fully self-paced, online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.

The AGRC study guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.

You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test. Rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is email info@agrc.org  with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.

The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs (50 MCQs in the case of the Risk Management Certificate) for the completion and award of the AGRC Certificate of your choice. The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.

We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you are expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students tend to complete their training in under three (3) months.

The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of  practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam,  one (1) year of free AGRC membership, and two (2) attempts to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the AGRC Certificate of your choice.

AGRC Certificates have been designed for professionals looking to build a career in governance, risk and compliance, including working in functions that focus on AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, customer onboarding and more. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.

This Certificate has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and is accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF). The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPD units in the topic it covers.

To register for this course, click on ”Add to Cart” above and follow the instructions to pay online. If you wish to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us.

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