The ICO exam, officially titled International Compliance Officer, is the qualifying test for the International Compliance Officer (ICO) certification from Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC), a credential at the Professional level. Passing it proves you have the skills employers look for in certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer (GRCO), International Certified Corporate Governance Officer (ICCGO), Certified Risk Management Officer (CRMO), Financial Crime Prevention Specialist (FCPS).

The AGRC International Compliance Officer exam gives you 70 minutes to work through 50 questions. That is a steady pace with little room for second-guessing, so train yourself to read each question once, flag the difficult ones, and keep moving. Before exam day, sit at least two full timed sessions in the Lead1Pass test engine — when the clock feels familiar, it stops being a threat.

You need 70% to pass, and the official registration fee is Not publicly specified for the standalone examination; program pricing varies by training provider and region. Fall short and you pay that fee in full again for every retake, which makes solid preparation the cheaper option by far. Work through the Lead1Pass practice questions until you score comfortably above the passing mark, then book your seat.

No specific prerequisite examination is listed on the official ICO program page. The program is intended for compliance professionals and related governance, risk, audit, and legal practitioners. Eligibility rules can change over time, so before you register, confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page: Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) ICO exam overview.

You can book your ICO exam through any of these official registration channels:

• AGRC Official ICO Program and Examination Information
• AGRC Pearson VUE Examination Information
• AGRC Professional Programs

The exam is delivered as The program is offered through regional training providers. Delivery arrangements vary by region; the London Governance & Compliance Academy lists the program as in-person and Arabic-language in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait. Contact AGRC or the regional provider to confirm current examination delivery options., so you can pick the option that fits your schedule when you book.

Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) recommends the following training for AGRC International Compliance Officer candidates:

• AGRC International Compliance Officer Program
• London Governance & Compliance Academy - International Compliance Officer
• Investment Academy - International Compliance Officer

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The AGRC International Compliance Officer syllabus is organized into 7 domains. The main areas include Financial Crime, AML, and Anti-Corruption, Compliance Management and Non-Compliance Risks, and Compliance Technology and International Best Practices. Scroll up to the Exam Topics section above for the complete, current outline before you plan your study schedule.