AML Foundations (ABC)

AML Certification Centre

30 questions final exam (non-proctored)

Included in course price

• Certificate of completion - download

Program overview

The course is an introduction to the fundamentals of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and other financial crimes (AML/CTF+). Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of AML/CTF+, key terms, and techniques for countering financial crime.

This course provides a foundational introduction to:

• An overview of financial crimes and predicate offences, including the motivations behind them, methods, and impact.
• Understanding risk and risk management in the context of anti-financial crime.
• Foundational knowledge of risk management (compliance) programs, encompassing what they include and offering practical insights.
• Learning how to mitigate financial crime risks and when to terminate business relationships.
• Insights into typical compliance structures across different business sectors, the products and services they offer, and ML/TF risks specific to them.
• Understanding who the regulators are, what regulations typically cover, how to comply with them, and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Understanding the importance of, and the difference between, a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct.

The course material, prepared by some of the leading experts in the field, is designed to provide a high degree of various expertise.

The learning experience is enhanced through animated videos to improve retention, along with professionally designed schemes and pictures for visualising complex topics.

Foundations: Essential knowledge for financial integrity.

The AML Foundations (ABC) course is your first step towards becoming a proficient Anti-Financial Crime Specialist.

How long is the course and what does it include?

• Learning method: Online
• Recommended period of completion: 2 weeks
• Duration of video materials: 3 hours
• Format: Video, textual materials, diagrams and schemes
• Practical materials: Yes
• Interactive quizzes: Yes
• Final exam: 30 questions
• Duration of final exam: 60-minute time frame
• Exam passing threshold: 80%

What qualifications will I receive?

Upon completion of the AML Foundations (ABC) course from the AML Certification Centre, you will receive a Certificate of Completion. This certificate signifies that you have successfully completed the course, gained a thorough understanding of AML/CTF+ fundamentals, and equipped yourself with the necessary knowledge to work in compliance and financial integrity. This confirms your commitment to professional development and mastery of AML/CTF+ foundations.

*AML/CTF+ = Anti-Financial Crime. We frequently use that abbreviation to highlight the most prominent financial crimes, while acknowledging that there are other types, such as proliferation financing.

For people beginning their career in anti-financial crime or compliance.

What are the requirements for a student who wants to take AML Foundations?

• Basic computer and internet skills.
• Knowledge of English at lest B2.
• A desire to understand the principles of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, countering the financing of terrorism, proliferation financing and other financial crimes.

• AML Analyst (Junior or Assistant)

• Compliance Assistant

• KYC Analyst / Onboarding Analyst

• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Officer

• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Officer

• Transaction Monitoring Associate

• Fraud Prevention Assistant

• Sanctions Screening Analyst (Junior)