AGRC Certificate in Compliance
Build and run a compliance function that stands up to scrutiny.
The AGRC Certificate in Compliance is a self-paced online programme, accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), that gives compliance officers, risk managers and auditors the frameworks to design robust compliance programmes.
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Prices are indicative euro equivalents and exclude VAT. Page updated August 2026.
Certificate at a glance
AGRC Certificate in Compliance is an LIBF-accredited, AGRC-awarded certificate, studied online at your own pace.
| Award | AGRC Certificate in Compliance |
| Awarding body | Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) |
| Format | Self-paced, online, tutor-supported study |
| Study hours | 20 to 25 hours |
| Membership | Free AGRC membership for one year |
| Assessment | One online exam, 60 minutes long, 40 MCQs, 70/100 pass mark |
| Attempts | Two attempts included, within a three-month access period |
| Certification | AGRC certificate and PAGRC designation |
| Delivered by | Auren Institute, in association with the AGRC |
| Fee | €880 (indicative, excl. VAT) |
Overview
The AGRC Certificate in Compliance equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to manage compliance effectively within the financial services sector. This self-paced online course suits compliance officers, risk managers, auditors and professionals looking to strengthen their command of regulatory frameworks.
You explore the key components of compliance management, including how to identify and assess risks, develop effective internal controls and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The course covers international compliance standards, including the COSO framework and guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and uses real-world case studies to show how a culture of integrity, accountability and transparency is built across an organisation.
What you will study
The programme covers:
- Compliance programmes and perspectives, and why compliance matters
- International regulatory drivers and controls
- What regulation is designed to achieve, and market forces
- Compliance in practice: the Compliance department, CCO and Board
- Key compliance activities, processes and relationships
- Ethics, compliance and governance perspectives
- Anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention
- Risk management and enforcement
What is included
- 20 to 25 hours of self-paced, online and interactive learning, including practical case studies
- The AGRC study handbook
- Practice questions and a final mock exam
- Free AGRC membership for one year
- One online exam with two attempts to pass
- The AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation on successful completion
Who it is for
No previous experience is required.
Compliance officers and auditors
Risk, legal and financial services professionals
New graduates entering a growing sector
How the certificate works
Three things you get with every AGRC certificate.
Fully self-paced
Study 20 to 25 hours of interactive material online, whenever it suits you, over a three-month access period.
Recognised credential
An LIBF-accredited, AGRC-awarded certificate and the PAGRC designation to put after your name.
Practical and current
Real-world case studies and current regulatory frameworks you can apply in your role straight away.
Exam and assessment
- One online exam, 60 minutes long
- 40 multiple-choice questions
- 70/100 pass mark
- Your result appears as soon as you submit your answers
- The certificate is issued as a PDF and emailed within 48 hours
- Two attempts are included; the programme and exam must be completed within three months
- After three months, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt
Accreditation and awarding body
An internationally recognised professional qualification, delivered through Auren Institute.
Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC)
The AGRC is a professional body for governance, risk and compliance practitioners. Its certificates are studied online and recognised across banking, insurance and financial services. On completion you gain the AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation, plus free AGRC membership for one year.
London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)
The programme is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), a recognised UK professional body for banking and finance education, which underpins the standard and credibility of the qualification.
Delivered through Auren Institute
Auren Institute makes these AGRC qualifications available to professionals and employers in Malta, the UK and across the EU, with local support on enrolment, employer sponsorship and study planning. Compliance, Done Right.
Fee
Shown as an indicative euro equivalent. Prices exclude VAT.
Full self-paced programme, AGRC study handbook, mock exam, one online exam with two attempts, one year of AGRC membership, and the AGRC certificate with the PAGRC designation.
Enrol a group or arrange employer sponsorship. Book a free scoping call and we will tailor it to your team.
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Related certificates
Part of the AGRC certificate suite offered through Auren Institute. See all AGRC certificates.
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