Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Financial Crime Prevention

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Financial Crime Prevention

The Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Financial Crime Prevention is a professionally structured online course designed to equip learners with practical, regulatory, and ethical expertise in combating money laundering and financial crime across global markets.

Financial crime continues to evolve in complexity, scale, and sophistication, posing serious threats to economic stability, organisational integrity, and public trust. This course provides a clear, structured, and real-world understanding of how money laundering works, why it persists, and how financial institutions and professionals are expected to prevent it.

Learners begin with a strong foundation in financial crime and AML principles, including money laundering typologies, counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and the ethical responsibilities of compliance professionals. The programme then progresses into global AML regulatory frameworks, examining how AML laws and supervisory bodies operate across the UK, United States, Europe, and GCC regions.

Course Price

£299,99
 
CPD Credits: 40

Crucially, the course bridges theory and practice by exploring operational AML processes, such as customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity reporting. It also addresses modern challenges, including financial crime during economic crises, the use of technology and AI in AML, sustainable finance considerations, and emerging threats such as crypto-assets and cybercrime.

By completing this course, learners gain the confidence, knowledge, and professional awareness required to operate effectively within AML, compliance, risk, and governance roles.

  • Duration: 4-6 weeks | Flexible Duration
  • Mode of Study: 100% Online Learning Environment | Study from any location, on any device.
  • Certificate: Immediate digital certificate issuance upon completion
  • Unlimited assessment: Retakes at no additional cost

Why Choose This AML Course?

→ Career-Focused Learning: Designed to build skills employers value in AML, compliance, and financial crime roles
→ Globally Relevant: Covers AML frameworks across major international jurisdictions
→ Practical & Applied: Learn how AML works in real operational environments
→ Beginner-Friendly, Professionally Robust: No prior AML knowledge required
→ Future-Ready: Addresses technology, AI, ESG, and emerging financial crime risks
→ CPD-Certified: Supports continuous professional development and employability

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this development material, learner will be able to understand:

  • Understand how financial crime and money laundering operate
  • Explain key AML and CFT principles and frameworks
  • Navigate AML regulatory environments across multiple regions
  • Apply a risk-based approach to compliance activities
  • Conduct customer due diligence and transaction monitoring
  • Identify and respond to suspicious financial activity
  • Recognise emerging financial crime threats and AML innovations
  • Apply ethical and sustainable practices within AML functions

What You Will Learn?

1. Foundations of Financial Crime & AML

  • Understanding financial crime and its evolving typologies
  • How money laundering works: placement, layering, and integration
  • Differences between AML and counter-terrorist financing (CFT)
  • Historical development of global AML frameworks
  • Governance, ethics, and compliance culture
  • Foundational AML case studies

2. Global & Regional AML Regulatory Frameworks

  • International AML standards and global coordination
  • AML regulation and supervision in the United Kingdom
  • AML oversight and enforcement in the United States
  • European AML frameworks and supervisory structures
  • AML regulation across GCC countries
  • Comparative insights into global AML approaches

3. AML Operations: Detection to Response

  • Designing effective AML compliance programmes
  • Risk-based approaches to AML decision-making
  • Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
  • Transaction monitoring systems and alert handling
  • Sanctions screening and politically exposed persons (PEPs)
  • Investigations and suspicious activity reporting
  • Practical regional AML case studies

4. Emerging Risks & Future-Focused AML Strategies

  • Financial crime risks during economic crises
  • Technology and AI applications in AML
  • Cyber-resilient AML systems
  • Sustainable finance and ESG-aligned AML practices
  • Crypto-assets, cybercrime, and evolving regulatory gaps
  • Continuous improvement and professional AML development

Delivered and Certified By

This program is delivered by the London Campus of Higher Studies – LCHS, a reputable institution committed to academic excellence and professional development. Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a certificate accredited by CPD, ensuring global recognition and alignment with continued professional development standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course suitable for?

An AML (Anti-Money Laundering) course is designed for professionals who work in sectors where large sums of money are moved, or where high-value assets are traded. Because criminals often try to “clean” illegal money through legitimate businesses, staff in these industries are legally required to know how to spot and report suspicious activity.

How do I enroll in the course?

You can enroll directly through the LCHS website or reach out to their admissions team for guidance. Enrollment is straightforward and always open.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes! Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a CPD UK-accredited certificate by London Campus of Higher Studies – LCHS —a valuable addition to your professional portfolio.

How long does it take to complete the course?

Most learners complete the course in 4-6 Weeks, depending on their pace and schedule flexibility.

Do I need any prior qualifications?

The great thing about an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) course is that there are no strict universal “prerequisites” to start. Because AML knowledge is required for everyone from entry-level clerks to senior directors, there is a level for every stage of your career.

Is this recognised by employers?

Yes, London Campus of Higher Studies – LCHS is an official member of renowned CPD certification service and CPD UK accreditation is widely recognised by employers across the worldwide, adding credibility to your resume or career progression goals.