Individual Modules
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The IMCET Individual Modules allow you to focus on specific areas of investment migration at your own pace. Each module is structured with short micro-lessons, interactive content, and scenario-based knowledge checks to make learning practical and applied.
At the end of each module, you'll complete a 25-minute test with 20 questions to assess your understanding. You can purchase modules individually, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace, one Module at a time.
To become fully certified, you must complete all five compulsory modules and pass each module's assessment. Once all modules are successfully completed, you become eligible to earn the Cert (IM) designation.
Module 1: Citizenship and Residence by Investment
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces the global Citizenship and Residency by Investment (CBI/RBI) sector, covering its evolution, key concepts, and legal definitions. Learners explore the main pathways to citizenship-especially investment routes-along with the rights and responsibilities they confer. The module also highlights the major benefits, criticisms, and ethical debates shaping the profession.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
✔ Understand how the CBI/RBI industry developed and its major milestones.
✔ Recognise key controversies and ethical debates in investment migration.
✔ Distinguish clearly between citizenship, residence, and domicile.
✔ Identify the main legal pathways for acquiring citizenship.
✔ Explain the rights and responsibilities gained through CBI/RBI programmes.
✔ Assess the benefits and criticisms of investment migration from multiple perspectives.
Module 2: Ethics, Conduct and Professional Standards in Investment Migration
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces the principles of ethics in investment migration and how they shape real-world professional behaviour. Learners explore the IMC's Code of Ethics, the role of corporate culture, the importance of transparency, and the mechanisms for addressing misconduct, including whistleblowing. The module also highlights how industry standards and IMC initiatives promote professionalism, integrity, and accountability across the sector.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
✔ Apply ethical principles in real-world professional situations.
✔ Understand and use the IMC Code of Ethics in daily practice.
✔ Support and promote positive corporate culture.
✔ Explain why transparency matters in investment migration applications.
✔ Use the IMC Code of Ethics to guide ethical decisions.
✔ Understand whistleblowing and its role in upholding standards.
Module 3: Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces AML and Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) in the investment migration industry. Learners explore how money laundering, bribery, corruption, and cybercrime can affect programmes, and how to identify and mitigate these risks. The module covers international AML/CTF standards and provides practical strategies to ensure compliance, protect clients, and safeguard professional integrity.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
✔ Apply AML and FCP principles in daily professional decisions.
✔ Identify and detect money laundering schemes.
✔ Assess risks and implement best-practice prevention strategies.
✔ Understand the role of key international AML/CTF bodies.
✔ Recognise bribery and corruption risks and apply safeguards.
✔ Detect and mitigate cybercrime threats effectively.
Module 4: Investor Migration – Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module guides learners from the fundamentals of compliance to their application in investment migration. It covers KYC, CDD, risk assessment, and identifying PEPs, then applies these principles to Citizenship and Residence by Investment (CBI/RBI) processes. Learners gain practical skills in client verification, risk management, and adhering to international compliance standards within the investment migration sector.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
✔ Define and apply KYC and CDD frameworks.
✔ Explain the purpose and implementation of KYC and CDD.
✔ Establish accurate identification and verification procedures.
✔ Assess PEP-related risks and apply mitigation strategies.
✔ Use a risk-based approach to CDD and understand consequences of inadequate checks.
✔ Manage investor migration application processes effectively.
Module 5: Investor Migration – Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence
MODULE OVERVIEW
This module introduces personal data and its protection in the context of investment migration. Learners explore legal and ethical responsibilities, key data principles, secure handling and storage, and best practices for sharing and consent. The module also highlights the risks of misuse and emphasises a privacy-first approach in professional practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
✔ Define personal data and its regulatory protection requirements.
✔ Apply data processing, retention, and storage principles to minimise risk.
✔ Evaluate and implement best practices for secure data sharing.
✔ Use personal data appropriately in line with legal and ethical standards.
✔ Identify risks from data misuse and apply mitigation strategies.
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