About our Diploma Programmes

The FSI offers two diploma courses, namely the Cayman Islands Compliance Diploma (CCD) as well as the International Financial Services Diploma. Both programmes will run the length of 12-months and will be offered in partnership with local and international accredited bodies.

Both are jointly awarded by the FSI and International College of the Cayman Islands and certified by Modul University.

Key Features for 2025-26

Course Delivery Format

Both diplomas are delivered through a flexible hybrid format incorporating in person lectures or online modules to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.

Accreditation

The FSI is fully approved as a Post Compulsory Educational Institution by the Cayman Education Council, enabling Caymanians to apply for scholarships to pursue their diplomas.

Flexible Start Dates

While our diplomas officially begin on October 27th 2025 (Compliance Diploma) and October 29th 2025 (International Financial Services Diploma) we offer rolling admissions allowing students to start their diploma in any subsequent month, completing their studies 12 months from their start date.

Reduced Registration Fees

We are pleased to offer reduced registration fees for this academic year, now at CI$5,500 for each diploma programme.

The Cayman Islands Compliance Diploma (CCD)

October 2025 – 2026

The CCD is designed to improve career opportunities within the financial services industry for Caymanians and residents.

The CCD provides a comprehensive introduction to the anti-money laundering regulatory and compliance framework in the Cayman Islands.

The CCD covers all the key aspects of the Cayman Islands regulatory regime including the following:

Introduction to international financial services

Cayman Islands regulatory framework

Guidance Notes I

Guidance Notes II

AML/CFT Compliance & Governance

Conducting Due Diligence

Due Diligence Workshop

Seminar Series

Compliance Research Project

The International Financial Services Diploma (IFSD)

October 2025 – 2026

The International Financial Services Diploma provides a comprehensive introduction to international financial services and its regulation, with a particular emphasis on the Cayman Islands.

The programme covers each of the key financial services as well as an introduction to regulation, taxation, and the global policy issues.

The IFSD covers the following topics:

History of financial services

Introduction to Banking

Captive Insurance Management I

Captive Insurance Management II

Trusts

Investment
Funds I

Investment
Funds II

Financial
Regulation

Global Taxation
Landscape

Industry Leaders
Seminar Series