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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