AGRC

What AGRC does

AGRC (The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance) is a UK-registered non-profit professional association founded in 2020 and headquartered at 34 Lime Street in London's financial district. The organisation provides accredited training, professional certifications, and continuing professional development (CPD) resources to governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals globally, primarily serving compliance officers, risk managers, AML/financial crime specialists, and senior management in financial services, legal, and increasingly fintech and crypto-asset firms. AGRC's product portfolio spans 12 Level 3 Certificates (covering Compliance, AML, KYC/CDD, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Sanctions, ESG, Financial Crime, Legal Risk, European Cryptoassets, and AI Risk Management), three advanced Diplomas (Governance Risk & Compliance, Financial Crime Prevention, Compliance Consultancy), seven Professional Programmes, and a GRC Bundle of 25 short self-paced courses.

AGRC's underlying technology is a self-paced eLearning platform (elearning.agrc.org) paired with a member portal, delivering video presentations, reading materials, and quiz-based assessments. Products are delivered digitally within 48–72 hours of purchase. The organisation is accredited by The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) for all Level 3 Certificates and is recognised by UK HMRC as an Approved Learned Society, providing tax relief for members — both of which are difficult-to-replicate regulatory credentials in the UK financial services training market.

The business model combines one-time per-product fees (certificates at £750, diplomas at £1,800, the GRC Bundle at £499, individual courses at £75–£150) with tiered recurring membership subscriptions (Student, Associate, Professional, Fellow, Corporate, Lifetime). AGRC reaches customers directly via its online platform and indirectly through a global network of 40+ authorised training partners across the UK, EU, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, supplemented by content and event partnerships with organisations such as IQPC and Risky Women. With 1–10 employees, the association operates a partnership-led, capital-light distribution model rather than a direct enterprise sales motion.

Name

AGRC

Legal name

The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance

Website

https://agrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AGRC is a UK-based non-profit professional association that delivers accredited GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) certifications, diplomas, and short courses to compliance, risk, and AML professionals globally via an eLearning platform and a 40+ partner training network.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Finance, Accounting & Risk (CFA/CPA/FRM) Certifications (EDAAANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) & Security Management (EDAOAIAG), Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (EDABADAA)

Keywords

• GRC professional certification
• Compliance training courses
• Risk management education
• AML certification programs
• Governance training services

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification Program Fees: Revenue from individual certificate programs ranging from £750 per certificate (Level 3). Programs include exams with 3-month window to complete, two attempts included.
2. Diploma Programs: Revenue from diploma programs priced at £1,800 (original £3,000, 40% discount). Includes Governance Risk & Compliance, Financial Crime Prevention, and Compliance Consultancy diplomas.
3. GRC Bundle: Comprehensive bundle of 25 courses priced at £499 (original £1,875, 73% discount). Includes 57 hours of training and one year of free AGRC membership.
4. Individual Course Sales: Individual short courses ranging from £75 to £150. Topics include AML Risk Assessment, Anti-Bribery, Best Execution, DORA, EU AI Act, FATCA/CRS, ICARA, International Sanctions, KYC/CDD, Market Abuse, TPRM, and Whistleblowing.
5. Membership Fees: Membership tiers including Student, Associate, Professional, Fellow, Corporate, and Lifetime memberships with access to resources, networking, and training certifications.
6. Event and Conference Fees: Revenue from AGRC-organized conferences and live events (online and in-person) including Risk Conference Cyprus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AGRC is a London-based non-profit professional association that delivers accredited Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) education through self-paced online courses, Level 3 certificates, diplomas, and professional programmes. It also operates a global training-partner network and runs industry events such as the Risk Conference Cyprus, serving individual GRC practitioners and corporate members worldwide.

Product overview

AGRC (The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance) is a professional certification and training organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional qualifications and short courses for the global GRC community. The portfolio is structured across three credential tiers: Level 3 Certificates (12 offerings covering Compliance, AML, KYC/CDD, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Sanctions Compliance, ESG, Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies, Legal Risk, European Cryptoassets Compliance, and AI Risk Management & Compliance), three Diplomas (Governance Risk & Compliance, Financial Crime Prevention, and Compliance Consultancy), seven Professional Programmes (ICCGO, CRMO, FCPS, GRCO, ICO, ESGP, CACM), and a GRC Bundle of 25 individual short courses. The organization also offers 25 individual standalone courses covering specialized topics including AML, sanctions, MiFID II, FATCA, DORA, EU AI Act, cybersecurity, whistleblowing, and ethics. AGRC's Level 3 Certificates are accredited by The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), and the organization is registered on UK HMRC's List 3 of Approved learned societies and professional organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Compliance Digest: A blog publication operated by AGRC covering compliance, governance, and risk management topics.

Products and services

• Level 3 Certificate Programs A suite of eleven LIBF-accredited Level 3 certificates covering Compliance, AML, KYC/CDD, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Sanctions Compliance, ESG Principles & Standards, Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies, Legal Risk, European Cryptoassets Compliance, and AI Risk Management & Compliance. Each certificate is a self-paced online qualification targeted at individual GRC practitioners seeking foundational credentialing.
• Professional Diploma Programs Three diploma-level qualifications — Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, and Diploma in Compliance Consultancy — designed for practitioners seeking advanced, comprehensive expertise in core GRC disciplines. Self-paced online delivery with full diploma certification upon completion.
• Professional Certification Programmes Seven designated professional programmes including ICCGO, CRMO, FCPS, GRCO, ICO, ESGP, and CACM, providing recognized designations for experienced GRC professionals across compliance, risk, financial crime, ESG, and cryptoasset domains.
• GRC Bundle A bundled offering combining multiple AGRC courses and certificates at a discounted package price, designed for professionals seeking comprehensive GRC coverage and cost savings versus purchasing individual certificates.
• Individual Short Courses Twenty-five standalone short courses across topics including AML fundamentals, KYC/CDD, risk identification, payment fraud, blockchain and cryptoassets, sanctions evasion, AI risk, cybersecurity, ethics, and operational resilience. Sold individually for practitioners seeking targeted topic-level training without full certificate commitment.
• AGRC Membership Tiered membership programme providing individual GRC professionals access to resources, community, networking, and member benefits such as UK HMRC learned society recognition enabling tax-deductible subscriptions.
• Risk Conference Events Annual industry conferences including the flagship Risk Conference Cyprus, delivered in partnership with IQPC, bringing together GRC practitioners, regulators, and thought leaders for in-person networking and professional development.
• Certificate in European Cryptoassets Compliance Specialist Level 3 certificate focused on European cryptoasset regulatory compliance, covering MiCA framework requirements for cryptoasset service providers operating in EU jurisdictions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% savings on comprehensive GRC bundle (25 courses) compared to individual purchase
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, regional and minor.

• BABL AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026BABL AI, an algorithmic auditing firm specializing in AI governance, collaborated with AGRC to develop a new Certificate in AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance. The six-chapter program covers EU AI Act, GDPR, DORA, ISO/IEC 42001, and NIST AI RMF.
• Risky WomenstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Strategic partnership to advance women in governance, risk, and compliance through education, networking, and thought leadership. Joint activities include webinars, white papers (with SBC Behaves), and in-person events in London (May 2026).
• London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-recognised training institution that develops GRC course content for AGRC, including the Whistleblowing program. Syllabus verified by external subject matter experts.
• IQPCstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerIQPC partners with AGRC for Anti-Financial Crime events in UK and EU. AGRC provides insight, knowledge, content feedback, and promotional assistance to enhance event experience.
• EIMF (European Institute of Management and Finance)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional training partner based in Cyprus delivering AGRC-accredited programs in the European market.
• YouCapregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner offering AGRC certification programs through their platform.
• Investment AcademyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner delivering AGRC programs to investment and finance professionals.
• RegTech AfricaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining partner expanding AGRC's reach into the African regulatory technology and compliance market.
• Auren InstituteregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to bring internationally accredited GRC programmes to the Maltese market.
• SBC BehavesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in joint white paper on behavioural sciences in GRC, in collaboration with Risky Women and AGRC.
• EthisphereminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEthics and compliance thought leadership organization, partner for GRC industry events and content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OCEG (Open Compliance and Ethics Group): Global nonprofit community issuing the GRC Professional (GRCP) and GRC Auditor (GRCA) certifications. Directly comparable as a GRC-focused membership and credentialing organization.
• ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists): Global membership organization offering AML and financial-crime-prevention certifications. Directly comparable to AGRC's AML, KYC/CDD, and Financial Crime Prevention offerings and target audience of compliance professionals in financial services.
• SCCE (Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics): Membership association offering the Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential and compliance training programs. Directly comparable in scope to AGRC's compliance and ethics certificate portfolio.
• ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners): Global anti-fraud membership organization offering the CFE credential and related fraud/investigation training. Comparable to AGRC on financial-crime prevention and fraud-related content.
• ICA (International Compliance Association): Long-established provider of compliance and AML qualifications (ICA Diploma, CertICAFM, CertIFM) with global reach. Closest direct competitor to AGRC's compliance certificates and diplomas.
• CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment): UK-based professional body offering securities, investment, and compliance certifications. Overlaps with AGRC on MiFID II, market abuse, and risk management training and shares the UK financial-services learner base.
• RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society): Global risk-management membership organization with the RIMS-CRP credential and enterprise risk training. Comparable to AGRC's Risk Management certificate and diploma for enterprise risk professionals.

Broad incumbents

• IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors): Large established global body for internal auditors offering the CIA credential and extensive GRC-related training. Overlaps with AGRC on governance, risk, and internal-audit-relevant content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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