Course Description
In today’s high-stakes financial environment, combating money laundering is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a mission-critical priority. The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification Course, offered by Step Sure Training & Research Institute, is a globally recognized and industry-driven program tailored for financial professionals, compliance officers, regulators, and investigators seeking to lead in AML enforcement and risk prevention.
This results-focused training delivers comprehensive coverage of AML regulations, real-time monitoring techniques, investigative frameworks, and reporting procedures, all aligned with FATF, Basel Committee, EU AML Directives, and key national laws. Whether you’re pursuing certification, career advancement, or operational excellence, this course provides everything you need to safeguard your organization from financial crime threats.
Course Objectives
• Master the Foundations of AML Compliance: Understand the full lifecycle of money laundering, from placement to layering and integration, including key red flags and risk indicators.
• Design & Implement Robust AML Programs: Build, audit, and improve internal AML frameworks that meet international regulatory standards.
• Detect & Investigate Suspicious Transactions: Leverage advanced tools and techniques for transaction monitoring, customer profiling, and SAR preparation.
• Navigate Global Legal & Regulatory Frameworks: Stay current with FATF Recommendations, EU AML Directives, UN conventions, and national enforcement guidelines.
• Enhance Due Diligence and KYC Protocols: Apply risk-based approaches to Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ongoing client risk assessment.
• Accelerate Your Professional Growth: Gain a prestigious certification that opens doors to top-tier roles in banking, finance, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies.
Course Modules
Module 1: AML Foundations & Global Standards
• Key stages of money laundering & terrorist financing
• Overview of FATF, Basel, EU AML directives, UN frameworks
Module 2: Risk-Based AML & Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• KYC essentials, CDD vs. EDD
• Client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, risk profiling
Module 3: Transaction Monitoring & Red Flag Detection
• Automated detection systems
• Typologies, thresholds, and real-life laundering scenarios
Module 4: Developing Internal AML Controls & Programs
• Policies, procedures, and internal audits
• AML training, whistleblower mechanisms, data protection
Module 5: Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) & Regulatory Engagement
• SAR writing best practices
• Working with Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and global regulators
Key Beneficiaries/ Users
• Compliance & AML Officers
• Bankers & Financial Sector Professionals
• Auditors & Legal Practitioners
• Law Enforcement & Financial Investigators
• Professionals preparing for CAMS®, CFE®, or related AML certifications
General Information
• Globally Benchmarked Content aligned with the latest international AML laws
• Expert-Led Live Training Sessions with case-based discussions
• Interactive Labs & Simulation Exams for real-world skill building
• Certification of Completion from Step Sure Training & Research Institute
• Post-Training Career Support & Mentorship
Contacts
• Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
• Call/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
• Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
