Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training

CAMS-Aligned Learning for Workplace Readiness

Master KYC, CDD, EDD & Risk Assessment

Insights from experienced AML practitioners

Navigate UAE/GCC AML, FATF & Sanctions Requirements

Apply AI & RegTech Across AML Operations

Flexible classroom & live online training with easy instalments

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Overview

What we will be covering:

Developing practical expertise in AML compliance, financial crime risk management, and CAMS certification readiness
Gaining job-relevant skills in KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and transaction monitoring
Building a strong understanding of FATF recommendations, sanctions frameworks, and enterprise compliance requirements
Mastering AI-enabled compliance monitoring, RegTech, sanctions screening, and modern transaction monitoring technologies
Qualifying for roles across AML, compliance, risk, and financial crime functions

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Curriculum

What is money laundering and the stages of placement, layering, and integration

Definitions and distinctions: AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and tax evasion

Financial crime landscape, predicate crimes, and global impact

Terrorist financing methods: legitimate vs. illegitimate funding sources, cash couriers, hawala/informal value transfer systems, abuse of non-profit organizations, foreign terrorist fighter financing

Proliferation financing and its relationship to targeted financial sanctions

AI Integration

Analyze money laundering typologies and financial crime indicators using AI-assisted compliance research
Generate structured AML concept summaries and revision notes.

Activities/Case Study

Identifying money laundering stages across multiple industries.

Sector-specific financial crime risk: banking, insurance, MSBs/PSPs/ecommerce, VASPs and cryptoassets, gaming and gambling, real estate, gatekeepers (lawyers, notaries, accountants), trusts and company service providers

FC risks related to PEPs and other high-risk customers

CAMS-aligned AML/AFC concepts (current blueprint)

Trade-based money laundering: over/under-invoicing, multiple invoicing, over/under-shipment, phantom shipments, misdescription of goods and services

Correspondent banking risk: nested/downstream relationships, payable-through accounts, shell bank prohibitions, correspondent-specific EDD

Private banking and wealth management risk (concentration accounts, high PEP overlap, complex ownership structures)

Additional predicate crime typologies: human trafficking/smuggling, drug trafficking, environmental crime, cybercrime

AI Integration

Evaluate sector-specific financial crime risks and typologies using AI-assisted compliance research
Generate structured financial crime risk summaries and analysis.

Activities/Case Study

Sector-specific financial crime risk assessment across multiple industries.

Customer Identification Program (CIP)

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

Beneficial Ownership

Ongoing Monitoring

Customer Offboarding / Exit

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

High-Risk Customers

Customer Risk Rating Methodologies

AI Integration

Evaluate customer risk indicators and beneficial ownership structures
Support customer due diligence documentation and risk classification.

Activities/Case Study

Enhanced due diligence assessment for high-risk customer onboarding.

FATF Recommendations and GCC regulator linkages (Note: FATF standards are globally neutral — the GCC regulator linkages are Learners Point's applied regional layer, not an ACAMS-defined scope.)

US AML/CFT regulatory framework (BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC sanctions authority)

EU AML/CFT regulatory framework (AML Directives, EU Regulation 2024/1624)

Public-private partnerships (PPP) and cross-border regulatory/FIU cooperation

United Nations conventions

Basel Committee guidance

Wolfsberg Principles

Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)

International sanctions frameworks

FATF mutual evaluation process, jurisdictions under increased monitoring ("grey list"), high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action ("black list")

The Travel Rule: originator/beneficiary information requirements for funds transfers, including its extension to VASPs

AI Integration

Compare global AML regulations and FATF requirements
Analyze international compliance obligations across jurisdictions.

Activities/Case Study

Cross-border AML regulatory compliance assessment.

Risk-Based Approach (RBA)

Enterprise AML governance framework

AML policies, procedures, and controls

AML risk assessments

Independent testing and audit

Compliance monitoring

Three lines of defense model

BSA Officer / MLRO roles and responsibilities

Risk Appetite Statement (RAS): purpose, drafting, communication, and control implementation

AML/AFC training as a core compliance program pillar (employee training design, frequency, role-based content)

Recordkeeping and retention requirements

AI Integration

Review AML governance structures and compliance frameworks
Analyze enterprise risk assessment methodologies.

Activities/Case Study

Developing an enterprise AML compliance programme

Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR/STR)

Transaction monitoring

Investigation methodologies

Case management

Regulatory examinations

Enforcement actions

KPIs and KRIs for board and management reporting

De-risking and financial inclusion

"Tipping off," customer communication, and use of Requests for Information (RFIs)

Named regulatory info-sharing regimes: FinCEN 314(a)/314(b), EU Regulation 2024/1624, COSMIC (Singapore)

Interaction between AFC professionals and the front office (relationship/account managers)

Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and other threshold-based reporting obligations, including structuring/smurfing detection

SAR/STR filing thresholds and regulatory timelines

AI Integration

Review suspicious transaction patterns and investigation workflows
Support SAR drafting and case documentation analysis

Activities/Case Study

Regulatory investigation involving complex financial crime activities

Sanctions compliance framework

OFAC, UN, EU and regional sanctions programmes

Transaction monitoring principles

Payment and transaction screening across payment-message and transaction types, including SWIFT and blockchain/virtual asset transactions

Suspicious transaction indicators

Escalation procedures

Case documentation

Regulatory reporting obligations

AI Integration

Analyze sanctions screening results and transaction monitoring alerts
Support suspicious activity identification and escalation decisions

Activities/Case Study

Identifying and escalating suspicious transactions involving sanctioned entities.

Investigation planning

Evidence collection and documentation

Interview techniques

Case management lifecycle

Regulatory cooperation

Preparing investigation reports

Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) engagement

AI Integration

Organize investigation evidence and analyze transaction relationships
Generate investigation timelines and reporting summaries.

Activities/Case Study

Multi-jurisdiction financial crime investigation involving complex transaction patterns

AFC data quality, integrity and access

Data definitions and taxonomy

E-KYC, digital identity, facial recognition, liveness checks, biometrics, geolocation

Name/customer screening against named sanctions lists: OFAC, UN, EU

AI/machine-learning tools across onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring, and investigations

Traditional rules-based transaction monitoring: scenario coverage, threshold setting, statistical testing, model risk management and tuning

Network analysis tools

RegTech, data privacy/data protection considerations in AFC tools

Virtual assets and digital payment risks

Customer segmentation in transaction monitoring

Customer experience and appropriate level of friction in technology-enabled AFC controls

AI Integration

Apply AI-enabled onboarding, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, network analysis, and investigation support tools
Evaluate RegTech solutions and emerging digital financial crime risks.

Activities/Case Study

Implementing digital AML controls across a financial institution using modern compliance technologies.

EnterpriseAnti-FinancialCrime (AFC) Investigation & Compliance Simulation

Participants assume the role of AML Compliance Officers and Financial Crime Investigators responsible for protecting a multinational financial institution from money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, fraud, and other financial crime risks. Working across onboarding, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, sanctions screening, and regulatory reporting, participants assess customer risk, investigate suspicious activities, perform enhanced due diligence, evaluate financial crime indicators, and implement risk-based compliance controls while complying with international AML regulations and CAMS best practices.

The simulation integrates AML governance, FATF recommendations, customer due diligence, sanctions compliance, financial crime investigations, transaction monitoring, AI-enabled compliance technologies, virtual asset risks, regulatory reporting, and enterprise risk management into realistic financial crime scenarios. Participants collaborate to investigate suspicious transactions, prepare regulatory reports, strengthen compliance controls, and make defensible risk-based decisions aligned with modern Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) programmes and CAMS examination expectations.

Meet your Trainer

Dr. Srinivas, PhD., MSc., MBA, LLB, CMA, CPA, PMP

Dr. Srinivas Reddy is a skilled Corporate Trainer with a solid finance background and diverse credentials. He delivers effective learning solutions for finance and accounting teams, specializing in financial, cost, and tax accounting.

Dr. Reddy, a resourceful trainer, creates engaging and effective learning environments. He is dedicated to assessing training needs and closely monitors progress to provide relevant guidance, boosting participants' skills and productivity.

Dr. Reddy is not just a corporate trainer; he’s also deeply involved in community service. His commitment to both personal and professional growth makes him stand out.

Core Competencies:

Exceptional competency in the finance domain
Outstanding communication & presentation skills
Strong teaching proficiency
Expertise across different verticals

Professional Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, U.S.A
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), The Institute of Management Accountants, USA
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Fraud Examiners, USA
Certified Cost Accountant (ICWA), The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, India
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Dr. Srinivas, PhD., MSc., MBA, LLB, CMA, CPA, PMP

Learning Outcomes

With our training you will be able to:

Assess money laundering and financial crime risks using structured, risk-based approaches

Apply KYC, CDD and EDD procedures to evaluate customer profiles and higher-risk relationships

Interpret FATF standards, sanctions frameworks and AML regulations to support effective compliance

Detect and investigate suspicious financial activity through transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting practices

Design and strengthen enterprise AML compliance programs through effective governance and financial crime risk management

Use AI-enabled monitoring and RegTech solutions to enhance transaction surveillance and financial crime detection

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KHDA Certificate

Earn a KHDA attested Course Certificate. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Learners Point Certificate

Earn a Course Completion Certificate, an official Learners Point credential that confirms that you have successfully completed a course with us.

Prerequisites

The eligibility requirements for the Anti Money Laundering Course are as follows:

Get an active ACAMS membership
Educational qualifications with a credit allocation of 10 for Associates, 20 for Bachelors, 30 for Masters and 40 for JD or PhD
Work experience, where each year contributes 10 credits. Training in financial-crime-related areas, with a credit earned for every hour of training

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Anti-Money Laundering training can provide a strong foundation for early-career professionals seeking to enter AML, KYC, compliance, or financial-crime roles. The training introduces key money laundering risks before progressing to practical areas such as KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, investigations, and suspicious activity reporting.

The Learners Point CAMS program is particularly suitable for entry-level professionals with some initial industry exposure who want to build practical AML and financial-crime knowledge.

AML training is relevant for professionals working or planning to pursue roles such as:

AML Analysts
KYC Analysts
Compliance Officers
Transaction Monitoring Analysts
Sanctions Analysts
Financial Crime Investigators
Risk Professionals
Internal Auditors

It is particularly useful for professionals working in banks, fintech companies, exchange houses, payment providers, insurance businesses, virtual asset businesses, and other organizations exposed to financial-crime risks.

The UAE continues to strengthen its financial-crime compliance framework as financial institutions face increasingly complex risks related to fraud, money laundering, sanctions, and technology. The UAE Financial Intelligence Unit reported a 57% year-on-year increase in Suspicious Transaction Reports linked to fraud in its 2024 Annual Report.

The FATF also recognised significant improvements in the UAE's AML/CFT framework and removed the country from increased monitoring in February 2024, while emphasising the importance of sustaining these improvements. For professionals, this provides a strong reason to develop current, practical AML capabilities rather than rely solely on basic compliance knowledge.

Learners Point offers a 32-hour CAMS preparation program that combines certification-focused learning with practical financial-crime applications. The curriculum includes:

Realistic financial-crime scenarios
Investigation Exercises
AML/CFT and sanctions coverage
AI-powered monitoring concepts
Global AML standards

The program also includes case studies, workshops, compliance simulations, mock assessments, and an enterprise-level AFC investigation simulation, helping participants connect CAMS preparation with practical workplace responsibilities. Learners Point has operated since 2001 and is a KHDA and ISO-approved training institute in Dubai.

After obtaining the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification, professionals can pursue a range of AML, compliance, risk, and financial-crime roles in Dubai and other markets. Some potential roles include:

1) Compliance Officer
2) AML Analyst
3) Risk Management Specialist
4) Financial Investigator
5) Fraud Prevention Specialist
6) Regulatory Affairs Specialist
7) Sanctions Specialist
8) Training Coordinator
9) AML Consultant
10) Internal Auditor

According to ACAMS, the CAMS examination contains 120 questions, and candidates receive 3.5 hours to complete it. The examination includes knowledge-based and scenario-oriented questions designed to test both understanding and application.

The current ACAMS Candidate Handbook states that the passing score is 75. It should not automatically be described as “75%,” as ACAMS refers to it specifically as a passing score of 75. Candidates should always check the latest ACAMS Candidate Handbook before scheduling their examination, as certification rules may change.

The eligibility requirements for our training program are as follows:

1) An active ACAMS membership
2) Educational qualifications that contribute credits based on the qualification level, including 10 credits for Associates, 20 for Bachelors, 30 for Masters, and 40 for JD or PhD
3) Relevant work experience, with each year contributing 10 credits, along with financial-crime-related training that contributes one credit for each training hour

AML training can help professionals build the knowledge and skills required to progress across financial-crime, AML, risk, and compliance functions.

A possible career pathway may look like:

KYC/AML Analyst → Senior AML Analyst → Compliance Officer → Senior Compliance Officer → Financial Crime Investigator or AML Manager → Deputy MLRO → MLRO or Compliance Manager

Other specialist pathways may lead towards sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, financial-crime investigations, AML risk management, or compliance advisory roles. The program develops knowledge in investigation, governance, risk assessment, and regulatory reporting to support professionals as they take on greater responsibilities.

Career progression depends on experience, performance, employer requirements, and local regulatory expectations. Completing the training can support professional development but does not by itself guarantee promotion.

The best progression depends on the area of financial crime you want to specialise in. Professionals interested in sanctions can consider the Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), which develops deeper knowledge of sanctions frameworks, evasion techniques and compliance programs.

Other possible ACAMS pathways include:

Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist (CCAS) for cryptoasset financial-crime risks
Certified AFC Investigator for complex investigations
Certified AFC Risk Manager for advanced financial-crime risk management
Certified AFC Auditor for professionals specialising in AFC audit
Professionals should check the eligibility requirements for each certification before selecting an advanced pathway.

Both are respected professional development routes, but they serve somewhat different objectives. CAMS is an ACAMS specialist certification focused on broad anti-financial crime knowledge and its practical application. Its examination contains 120 questions and assesses both knowledge and scenario-based problem-solving.

ICA positions the ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering as an intermediate qualification for professionals seeking practical AML knowledge and stronger risk-analysis capabilities. ICA identifies analysts and managers among the relevant role levels for its Advanced Certificate pathway.

For someone specifically seeking CAMS certification and broad AFC exposure, CAMS may be the more direct route. Someone seeking an ICA qualification with a structured applied AML pathway may prefer the ICA option. The right choice depends on career goals, employer preferences, and existing experience.

This Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training will deepen your understanding of anti-money laundering laws, including the identification and prevention of financial crimes. It will prepare you for senior roles by enhancing your risk management skills, developing your expertise in AML protocols, and positioning you as a key player in your organization's compliance strategy.

After obtaining Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification, professionals can pursue various roles in and outside Dubai. Some of these include: