Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Foundations
Course Overview:
The AML Foundation Course by AML Custodians is a practical, beginner-friendly certification designed for professionals entering the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Compliance domain. This course delivers globally aligned, real-world applicable AML knowledge essential for starting or growing a career in compliance.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the global AML framework and key regulations
Apply the risk-based approach (RBA) to customer onboarding and monitoring
Identify suspicious activities and escalate appropriately
Understand how KYC, CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring work in practice
Prepare for entry-level roles in AML and KYC operations
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to AML & Financial Crime
What is Money Laundering?
The 3 Stages: Placement, Layering, Integration
Types of Financial Crimes
Impact on society and businesses
Module 2: Global AML Regulations
FATF 40 Recommendations
Key global bodies (Egmont Group, Wolfsberg, UNODC)
Overview of major regulations: USA PATRIOT Act, EU AMLDs, BSA
Module 3: Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
What is RBA?
Risk scoring basics
Low/Medium/High risk examples
Module 4: Know Your Customer (KYC) & CDD
KYC process step-by-step
Documents required for individuals and entities
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and triggers
Ongoing due diligence
Module 5: Transaction Monitoring Basics
What is Transaction Monitoring?
Common alert types and red flags
Manual vs automated monitoring systems
Escalation and dispositioning
Module 6: Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR/SAR)
What makes a transaction suspicious?
How to draft and escalate an STR
Case examples of STRs
Module 7: Sanctions & Watchlist Screening
What are sanctions?
OFAC, UN, EU lists
Screening tools and logic
PEPs and adverse media
Module 8: Real-World Case Studies
Lessons from regulatory failures
Practical application of red flags
Module 9: AML Career Pathways
Entry-level roles: KYC Analyst, TM Analyst, Sanctions Officer
Tips for interviews, resume building
LinkedIn profile optimization
Module 10: Final Assessment
40-question multiple choice test
2 case-based scenarios
Certificate issued on passing score (75%)
Course Duration:
8–10 hours of self-paced learning or 4-day live cohort (2.5 hours/day)
Who Should Enroll:
Students and freshers
Professionals from BPO, banking, fintech, legal, or audit fields
Anyone planning to shift into AML/KYC/Compliance roles
Certification:
Participants will receive a "Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Foundations" issued by AML Custodians, with a unique verification ID.
Bonus Resources:
KYC and TM red flag checklist (downloadable)
STR template sample
AML glossary (100+ key terms)
Private community access for 3 months
Course Name: AML Foundation Course
Certificate Title: Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Foundation
Offered by: AML Custodians
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