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Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Senior)
CPD-Certified Activity CASS course represents the next stage in advancing your career in Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in AML Foundations.
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (Senior) Program is an extensive educational course designed to enhance understanding of AML/CTF+, tailored for aspiring AML and AFC professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge and practical skills.
Through structured modules, interactive learning materials, quizzes, and a final exam, participants gain proficiency in AML/CTF+ compliance programs, risk assessment, KYC procedures, transaction monitoring, and reporting suspicious activities, leading to formal recognition and career advancement opportunities in financial compliance and risk management.
6 hours of on-demand video 
54 Reading Materials 
50 Quizzes 
Lifetime Access 
20 CPD Credits 
36 Visual Schemes 
Certificate of Completion 
4 weeks – Recommended Learning Timeline 
Certify your employees with a globally recognised AML certification designed for compliance professionals ready to advance their expertise. CASS provides in-depth knowledge of AML regulations, financial crime risks, and regulatory obligations, equipping specialists, MLROs, and compliance teams with the skills to manage AML frameworks effectively. A structured, scalable, and cost-effective way to build expertise across financial institutions.
Find out what you’ll learn in Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, how long it will last, and what qualifications you’ll gain after completing it.
- Gaining a thorough understanding of AML/CTF+ compliance programs, including their necessity, structure, and internal controls.
- Developing a keen insight into the process of risk assessment within the AML/CTF+ context.
- Acquiring the skills necessary to conduct various types of risk assessments effectively.
- Comprehending the intricacies of KYC procedures and their pivotal role in AML/CTF+ efforts.
- Attaining proficiency in conducting basic KYC checks.
- Understanding the process of transaction monitoring and the importance of maintaining up-to-date customer information.
- Recognising the critical steps and importance of reporting suspicious activities as well as the main red flags.
- Familiarising yourself with the unique AML/CTF+ principles applicable across different industries.
- 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 diagrams for visualising complex topics.
- Learning method: Online
- Recommended period of completion: 4-5 weeks
- Duration of video materials: 6 h
- Format: Videos, textual materials, schemes
- Practical materials: Yes
- Interactive Quizzes: Yes
- Final exam: 60 questions
- Duration of final exam: 90-minute time frame
- Exam passing threshold: 80%
This certification acknowledges your comprehensive understanding of Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime prevention, demonstrating your proficiency in various aspects of AML/CTF+ compliance programs, risk assessment, KYC procedures, transaction monitoring, and reporting suspicious activities. By successfully completing the program, you will gain formal qualifications that validate your expertise in AML/CTF+ principles and practices.
These qualifications are recognised within the industry and serve as a testament to your dedication to combating financial crimes. The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification signifies your readiness to start your career in AML/CTF+ compliance or to advance your existing career in financial compliance and risk management.
Additionally, CASS certification program is CPD accredited, meaning that you will receive 20 CPD hours on completion as well as 1-year membership in the CPD Institute.
*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.
- Understanding money Laundering
- Historical Background and Evolution of Money Laundering
- Consequences and Impacts of Money Laundering
- Understanding Terrorist Financing
- Historical Background and Evolution of Terrorist Financing
- Consequences and Impacts of Terrorist Financing
- Differences and Similarities between Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorist Financing (TF)
- Understanding Proliferation Financing (PF) and Consequences
- International Sanctions: Importance and Why?
- General concepts
- Services, activities and products may be used for money laundering
- Common roles in the Money Laundering Process (Money Mules, Professional Launderers, etc.)
- Fraud and Other Predicate Offences as Part of Money Laundering
- Examples of Money Laundering
- Evolving Techniques and Trends in ML
- Navigating the Pathways of Terrorist Financing
- Evolving Techniques and Trends in TF
- Examples of Terrorist Financing
- Basic Principles of Risk Management
- Introduction to Compliance Programs
- Introduction to the First Line (of Defence)
- Introduction to the Second Line (of Defence)
- Introduction to the Third Line (of Defence)
- Introduction to Training and Awareness Programs for Employees
- Other elements of AML/CTF Compliance Programs
- External auditors/regulators
- What is Risk Assessment?
- Basic Steps for Conducting Risk Assessments
- ML/TF+ Risk Identification
- AML/CTF+ Risk Scoring
- Examples of Risk Assessment Scenarios
- The Significance of KYC in AML/CTF+ Efforts
- Why KYC protocols vary by country and industry
- Risk-Based Approach to KYC
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
- Simplified Customer Due Diligence (SDD)
- Challenges in KYC Procedures
- The Role of Technology in KYC Procedures
- Introduction to Ongoing Due Diligence
- Spotting Suspicious Activities
- Case study
- Understanding the Reporting of Suspicious Financial Activities (SAR/STR)
- General Requirements and Reporting Obligations
- Communication with Relevant Authorities and Regulators
- AML/CTF+ in Banking and Financial Institutions
- AML/CTF+ in Non-Financial Sectors
- Role of International Organisations in Combating ML/TF+
- Cooperation and Information Sharing among Regulatory Bodies
- Enforcement Actions and Penalties for AML/CTF+ Violations
- Building a Culture of Compliance
- Case Studies – Penalties
Final examination consisting of multiple-choice, scenario-based questions and true/false statements
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