Certified Compliance Officer
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Ideal for early entrants and mid-career professionals transitioning into compliance roles.
| 2026 Schedule Available | |
| Up to 70% IBF Subsidy and NTUC UTAP Funding |
Programme Overview
Flexible, Practitioner-Led Training for Today’s Compliance Needs
Whether you are new to compliance, transitioning into a risk-related role, or making a career switch, this practical, industry-recognised programme equips you with the essential skills to build a strong foundation, deepen your understanding of regulatory practices, and achieve certification to succeed in Singapore’s financial industry.
Led by senior leaders from Singapore’s financial services sector, the Certified Compliance Officer Programme delivers hands-on, practitioner-led training, real-world insights, and peer engagement to help you navigate today’s evolving regulatory landscape.
You will build essential capabilities in compliance fundamentals, risk management, ethics, and data privacy — all core to thriving in any compliance role. The programme consists of four modules: three compulsory foundation modules and one specialist module of your choice from three options.
WMI Compliance certifications are cited as preferred qualifications by hiring managers.*
*Source: Various job boards and portals in Singapore.
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply key financial regulations including Banking Act, Securities and Futures Act, Financial Advisors Act, MAS Notices on Anti Money laundering
- Develop and implement effective compliance policies and procedures
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks
- Foster a strong culture of ethics and compliance within your organisation
Programme Highlights
- Interactive learning led by industry leaders and seasoned practitioners
- Hands-on application of compliance concepts through case studies
- Access to a professional network of compliance experts
- IBF-accredited certification upon successful completion
Who Should Attend
- Early entrants to the compliance and risk management field
- Legal professionals
- Risk and audit specialists
- Compliance officers
- Consultants and accountants advising financial institutions
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Modules
Participants will complete 4 modules:
- 3 compulsory foundation modules
- 1 specialist module (choose from 3 options)
Each module covers different topics and subject matters. They can be taken individually or together, to cater to the varying focus and interests of each firm, talent and professional. Participants must complete a total of 4 modules – 3 compulsory modules and 1 specialist module out of the 3 possible options. A participant who passes all 3 compulsory modules and 1 specialist module will be awarded the Certified Compliance Officer certification.
Compulsory Modules
Foundation Compliance – Risks, Ethics and Culture
This foundational module is designed to equip both new entrants to the financial industry and professionals transitioning into compliance roles with the essential knowledge, mindset, and tools to succeed in today’s regulatory environment. Accredited at IBF Level 1, the module provides a strong starting point for building compliance capability across a range of roles and experience levels.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the purpose and value of compliance, and how ethics, risk awareness, and organisational culture work together to safeguard the integrity of financial institutions. Through case-based learning and real-world scenarios, the course introduces key concepts in conduct risk, ethical decision-making, and regulatory expectations in Singapore’s financial services sector.
Total Training Duration / CPD Hours: 8
Core FAA CPD: 6
Core SFA CPD: 6
Classroom Hours: 8
Preparatory Hours: 3
Foundation Compliance Policy
The Foundation Compliance Policy module provides participants with the practical knowledge and foundational skills to develop and implement effective compliance policies aligned with Singapore’s regulatory requirements. Accredited at IBF Level 1, it is designed for individuals who are new to compliance or taking on policy-related responsibilities within financial institutions.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the regulatory landscape in Singapore and learn how to translate regulatory requirements into well-structured, fit-for-purpose compliance policies. The course also covers how to assess compliance risks and ensure that policies and procedures are aligned with evolving regulatory expectations and internal governance frameworks.
Total Training Duration / CPD Hours: 8
Core FAA CPD: 0
Core SFA CPD: 0
Classroom Hours: 8
Preparatory Hours: 3
Ethics, Regulations and Compliance – Financial Products & Regulations (E-Learning)
This concise e-learning module introduces participants to key regulatory frameworks governing financial products, their distribution, and the conduct of related financial services activities in Singapore. Designed for professionals who need to understand the regulatory context of product offerings, the module provides essential knowledge of the laws, regulations, and ethical standards applicable across different financial segments.
Participants will learn about the features and associated risks of commonly offered financial products, and the rules that govern how these products are marketed and sold. This module is ideal for individuals working in product distribution, advisory, compliance support, or anyone seeking foundational understanding of product-related regulatory obligations.
Total Training Duration / CPD Hours: 2.5
Core FAA CPD: 2.5
Core SFA CPD: 2.5
E-Learning Hours: 2.5
Specialist Modules (Choose Any)
Foundation Financial Crime Compliance
This module provides new professionals with a strong foundation in Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills to understand and manage financial crime risks in the financial services sector. Accredited at IBF Level 1, it is designed to support those starting in roles related to anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), sanctions compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, fraud, and proliferation financing.
Participants will gain clarity on the regulatory expectations, legal frameworks, and compliance functions involved in detecting and preventing financial crime. The course also covers key FCC processes such as customer onboarding, due diligence, transaction screening, monitoring, and surveillance — enabling participants to apply foundational FCC practices confidently in their roles.
Total Training Duration / CPD Hours: 8
Core FAA CPD: 6
Core SFA CPD: 6
Classroom Hours: 8
Preparatory Hours: 3
Foundation Regulatory Compliance
This module provides participants with a foundational understanding of the regulatory environment that governs Singapore’s financial services industry. Accredited at IBF Level 1, the course is designed for individuals new to regulatory compliance or professionals in adjacent functions who require working knowledge of relevant laws, frameworks, and supervisory expectations.
Participants will explore key financial products, services, and market intermediaries, while gaining insights into core legal and regulatory requirements — including codes of conduct, compliance frameworks, and enforcement principles. The course helps learners build a clear mental model of how financial regulations are structured and applied in practice.
Total Training Duration / CPD Hours: 8
Core FAA CPD: 6
Core SFA CPD: 6
Classroom Hours: 8
Preparatory Hours: 3
Foundation Compliance Analytics
This module introduces participants to the foundational use of data analytics within the compliance function. Designed for compliance professionals and early-career practitioners, it provides essential knowledge on how data can be used to identify, assess, and manage compliance risks more effectively in a data-driven regulatory environment.
Participants will explore key concepts including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and risk modelling. The course also introduces practical tools and techniques in data storytelling and visualisation — enabling participants to translate analytical findings into actionable insights for compliance decision-making and stakeholder communication.
Total Training Duration: 8
Core FAA CPD: 0
Core SFA CPD: 0
Classroom Hours: 8
Preparatory Hours: 3
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Certification
Participants who successfully complete the programme will be awarded:
Fees and Funding
| Modules | Full Fees (S$) | Fees after subsidies inclusive of 9% GST (With effect from 1 January 2024) (S$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before GST | After GST | Company-Sponsored | Company-Sponsored/Self Sponsored |
Fees and Funding
| Modules | Full Fees (S$) | Fees after subsidies inclusive of 9% GST (With effect from 1 January 2024) (S$) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before GST | After GST | Singaporean Aged Below 40 / PR | Singaporean Aged 40 & Above | |
| $1160.00 $1160.00 | $760.00 $760.00 | |||
| $1160.00 | $1160.00 | |||
| $760.00 | $760.00 | |||
| Foundation Compliance - Ethics, Risks and Culture | $2000.00 | $2160.00 | $1160.00 $1160.00 | $760.00 $760.00 |
| $1160.00 | $1160.00 | |||
| $760.00 | $760.00 | |||
| Foundation Compliance Policy | $2000.00 | $2160.00 | $1160.00 $1160.00 | $760.00 $760.00 |
| $1160.00 | $1160.00 | |||
| $760.00 | $760.00 | |||
| Foundation Financial Crime Compliance | $2000.00 | $2160.00 | $1160.00 $1160.00 | $760.00 $760.00 |
| $1160.00 | $1160.00 | |||
| $760.00 | $760.00 | |||
| Foundation Legal and Regulatory Compliance | $2000.00 | $2160.00 | $1160.00 $1160.00 | $760.00 $760.00 |
| $1160.00 | $1160.00 | |||
| $760.00 | $760.00 | |||
| Foundation Compliance Analytics | $2000.00 | $2160.00 | $3,480.00 $3,480.00 | $2,280.00 $2,280.00 |
| $3,480.00 | $3,480.00 | |||
| $2,280.00 | $2,280.00 | |||
| TOTAL (2 Compulsory Modules + 1 Specialist Module) | $6,000.00 | $6,480.00 | ||
Fees and Funding
| Modules | Fees after Subsidy (incl. of GST) | Fees after subsidies inclusive of 9% GST (With effect from 1 January 2024) (S$) |
|---|
| Category | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | |||
| 1 | Not Applicable | ||
1 For Singaporeans aged 40 and above, you are eligible to utilise the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) further to offset your course fee after the IBF subsidy.
2 Fees shown are after IBF-STS funding assuming students meet the minimum academic standards outlined by IBF and are physically based in Singapore. The fees are also subject to IBF accreditation approval for all modules.
Fees and Funding
Modules | Full Fees (S$) | Fees after subsidies inclusive of 9% GST (With effect from 1 January 2024) (S$) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before GST | After GST | Singaporean Aged Below 40 / PR Company Sponsored/Self Sponsored | Singaporean Aged 40 & Above Company Sponsored/Self Sponsored | |
| Singaporean Aged Below 40 / PR | ||||
| Company Sponsored/Self Sponsored | ||||
| Singaporean Aged 40 & Above | ||||
| Company Sponsored/Self Sponsored | ||||
| Per module | 1,300.00 | 1,417.00 | 767.00 | 507.00 |
| Ethics, Regulations and Compliance - Financial Products & Regulations (E-learning) | 200.00 | 218.00 | 118.00 | 78.00 |
| TOTAL (3 Compulsory Modules + 1 Specialist Module) | 4,100.00 | 4,469.00 | 2,419.00 | 1,599.00 |
Fees and Funding
Core Modules | Full Fees (S$) | Fees after subsidies inclusive of 9% GST (With effect from 1 January 2024) (S$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before GST | Singaporean Aged Below 40 / PR | Singaporean Aged 40 & Above | |
| Company Sponsored/Self Sponsored | Company Sponsored/Self Sponsored |
Note:
Prices shown are based on the prevalent IBF-STS subsidies. T&Cs apply.
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded# course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members aged 40 and above will get increased funding support from $250 to $500.
#Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidies. This may include materials fees, registration fees and misc fees.
Click here to read more about the terms & conditions governing registration, payment, cancellation, deferment and no-show.
The information above is correct at the time of publication. Wealth Management Institute reserves the right to amend the fees and/or terms and conditions as appropriate.
In addition to Course Fees, each participant will also be charged a non-refundable and non-claimable application fee of S$85 (including GST).
This programme is pending accreditation by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF). When accredited, Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will be eligible for funding support of up to 70% course fee subsidy under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS).
Fees shown are after IBF-STS funding. Subsidised fees apply upon participants’ successful completion of the programme, which includes (i) fulfilling minimum attendance requirements and (ii) passing all relevant assessments.
Subsidies are subject to change by IBF and fees will be adjusted based on prevailing funding rates. Click here to read more about funding support for IBF-STS, and terms & conditions governing registration, payment, cancellation, deferment and no-show.
The information above is correct at the time of publication. Wealth Management Institute reserves the right to amend the fees and/or terms and conditions as appropriate.
Schedule
| Modules | In-person | Online Synchronous |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Compliance - Risks, Ethics and Culture | 21 August 2026 | 8 May 2026 |
| Foundation Compliance Policy | 31 August 2026 | 25 May 2026 |
| Ethics, Regulations and Compliance - Financial Products & Regulations (E-learning) | 31 August 2026 | 25 May 2026 |
| Foundation Financial Crime Compliance | 27 March 2026 | 1 September 2026 |
| Foundation Regulatory Compliance | 1 April 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| Foundation Compliance Analytics | 30 March 2026 | 14 September 2026 |
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Testimonials
Dr Christina L. Liang-Boguszewicz
Managing Partner and Strategic Advisor
BI Consulting
The Certified Compliance Officer Programme strengthened my ability to provide strategic, C‑suite and board‑level advice during complex, high‑stakes situations. It gave me greater confidence in navigating regulatory expectations and translating compliance, risk and culture into real business impact. Beyond professional growth, the programme sharpened my governance mindset and strengthened decision‑making across our firm and investment activities. I highly recommend the WMI Certified Compliance Officer Programme. It is rigorous, practical, and genuinely delivers real‑world value.
Sanjeev S. Patel
SVP, Wealth Operations Controls
Citibank
The Certified Compliance Officer Programme was highly engaging and interactive, with strong emphasis on group discussions that helped bring every topic to life. What I found most valuable were the real‑life examples shared by the trainers and industry practitioners. These insights made it much easier to connect theory with how compliance works in practice.Completing this programme has supported my professional growth by enabling me to explore opportunities in the Anti‑Financial Crime domain and has positioned me more competitively within the compliance field.
Dr Christina L. Liang-Boguszewicz
Managing Partner and Strategic Advisor
BI Consulting
The Certified Compliance Officer Programme strengthened my ability to provide strategic, C‑suite and board‑level advice during complex, high‑stakes situations. It gave me greater confidence in navigating regulatory expectations and translating compliance, risk and culture into real business impact. Beyond professional growth, the programme sharpened my governance mindset and strengthened decision‑making across our firm and investment activities. I highly recommend the WMI Certified Compliance Officer Programme. It is rigorous, practical, and genuinely delivers real‑world value.
Sanjeev S. Patel
SVP, Wealth Operations Controls
Citibank
The Certified Compliance Officer Programme was highly engaging and interactive, with strong emphasis on group discussions that helped bring every topic to life. What I found most valuable were the real‑life examples shared by the trainers and industry practitioners. These insights made it much easier to connect theory with how compliance works in practice.Completing this programme has supported my professional growth by enabling me to explore opportunities in the Anti‑Financial Crime domain and has positioned me more competitively within the compliance field.
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