Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training
Curriculum mapped to official CAMS knowledge areas
Insights from experienced AML practitioners
AI-enabled compliance monitoring & detection concepts
Mock assessments & practical exam preparation
Flexible classroom & live online training with easy instalment plans
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Overview
What we will be covering:
- Learn through realistic financial crime scenarios and compliance simulations
- Strengthen decision-making through hands-on compliance and investigation exercises
- Explore AI-powered monitoring and emerging financial crime risks
- Understand evolving AML, CFT, and sanctions compliance expectations globally
- Advance career opportunities across regulated financial services sectors
- Gain exposure to global AML standards and financial crime typologies
Upcoming sessions
Curriculum
1
What is money laundering and the stages of placement, layering, and integration
2
Definitions and distinctions: AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and tax evasion
3
Financial crime landscape, predicate crimes, and global impact
4
Sector-specific financial crime risk: banking, insurance, MSBs/PSPs/ecommerce, VASPs and
5
cryptoassets, gaming and gambling, real estate, gatekeepers (lawyers, notaries, accountants), trusts and company service providers
6
FC risks related to PEPs and other highrisk customers
7
CAMS-aligned AML/AFC concepts (current blueprint)
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.
1
Customer Identification Program (CIP)
2
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
3
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
4
Beneficial Ownership
5
Ongoing Monitoring
6
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
7
High-Risk Customers
8
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
1
FATF Recommendations and GCC regulator linkages
2
(Note: FATF standards are globally neutral — the GCC regulator linkages are Learners Point's applied regional layer, not an ACAMS-defined scope.)
3
Public-private partnerships (PPP) and cross-border regulatory/FIU cooperation
4
United Nations conventions
5
Basel Committee guidance
6
Wolfsberg Principles
7
Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)
8
International sanctions frameworks
AI Integration
- Compare global AML regulations and FATF requirements
- Analyze international compliance obligations across jurisdictions
Activities/Case Study
- Cross-border AML regulatory compliance assessment
1
Risk-Based Approach (RBA)
2
Enterprise AML governance framework
3
AML policies, procedures, and controls
4
AML risk assessments
5
Independent testing and audit
6
Compliance monitoring
7
Three lines of defense model
8
BSA Officer / MLRO roles and responsibilities
9
Risk Appetite Statement (RAS): purpose, drafting, communication, and control implementation
AI Integration
- Review AML governance structures and compliance frameworks
- Analyze enterprise risk assessment methodologies
Activities/Case Study
- Developing an enterprise AML compliance programme
1
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR/STR)
2
Transaction monitoring
3
Investigation methodologies
4
Case management
5
Regulatory examinations
6
Enforcement actions
7
KPIs and KRIs for board and management reporting
8
De-risking and financial inclusion "Tipping off", customer communication, and use of Requests for Information (RFIs)
9
Named regulatory info-sharing regimes: FinCEN 314(a)/314(b), EU Regulation 2024/1624, COSMIC (Singapore)
10
Interaction between AFC professionals and the front office (relationship/account managers)
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
1
Sanctions compliance framework
2
OFAC, UN, EU and regional sanctions programmes
3
Transaction monitoring principles
4
Suspicious transaction indicators
5
Escalation procedures
6
Case documentation
7
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
1
Investigation planning
2
Evidence collection and documentation
3
Interview techniques
4
Case management lifecycle
5
Regulatory cooperation
6
Preparing investigation reports
7
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
1
E-KYC, digital identity, facial recognition, liveness checks, biometrics, geolocation
2
Name/customer screening against named sanctions lists: OFAC, UN, EU
3
AI/machine-learning tools across onboarding, screening, transaction monitoring, and investigations
4
Traditional rules-based transaction monitoring: scenario coverage, threshold setting, statistical testing, model risk management and tuning
5
Network analysis tools
6
RegTech, data privacy/data protection considerations in AFC tools
7
Virtual assets and digital payment risks
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
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
Learning Outcomes
Things you will learn after the course completion:
1
Identify financial crime risks across customers, products, and geographies
2
Conduct AML investigations and support suspicious activity reporting processes
3
Apply KYC, CDD, and EDD practices for risk-based compliance
4
Evaluate sanctions exposure and interpret global AML regulatory requirements
5
Design and strengthen AML compliance programs, controls, and monitoring frameworks
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
The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) training combines CAMS exam preparation with practical AML application. Participants gain exposure to financial crime risk assessment, AML investigations, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and AI-enabled compliance practices. Learning is reinforced through case studies, workshops, simulations, and mock assessments. The program is designed to strengthen both certification readiness and workplace performance.
This CAMS training program is designed for** AML, KYC, compliance, and financial crime professionals**. It is ideal for individuals with 18 to 24 months of experience. Professionals working in banks, fintechs, consulting firms, NBFCs, and insurance organisations can benefit significantly. The program is particularly valuable for those seeking CAMS certification and career advancement opportunities.
The eligibility requirements for our training program are as follows:
1) An active ACAMS membership
2) Educational qualifications with a credit allocation of 10 for Associates, 20 for Bachelors, 30 for Masters, and 40 for JD or PhD
3) Work experience, where each year contributes 10 credits. Training in financial-crime-related areas, with a credit earned for every hour of training
The program combines structured learning, practical application, and exam-focused preparation. This helps participants strengthen subject mastery, build confidence, and approach the CAMS examination with greater readiness.
1. Coverage aligned with key CAMS examination domains and weightages
2. Structured learning across AML, CFT, sanctions, and investigations
3. Exam-focused case studies and practical application exercises
4. Mock assessments to evaluate knowledge and identify gaps
5. Knowledge checks designed to reinforce key examination concepts
6. Guided preparation approach to improve exam readiness
7. Practical insights that strengthen understanding beyond memorisation
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.
Yes, the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Training covers third-party risk management as a critical component of compliance programs. Participants learn to assess and monitor risks associated with vendors, partners and correspondent financial institutions. This ensures adherence to AML/CFT regulations and organisational policies.
Our course also utilises AI tools to screen third parties, generate risk scores and track ongoing compliance.
After obtaining Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certification, professionals can pursue various roles in and outside Dubai. Some of these 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
Yes, the professionals will learn about Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines in Anti-Money Laundering Course. Its ultimate goal is to prevent terrorist financing. Some of the key components that are covered in the course are as follows:
1) Risk Assessment
2) Legal Framework and Regulatory Measures
3) Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
4) Record Keeping and Reporting
5) International Cooperation
Yes. Participants can enrol in our ACAMS certification program throughout the GCC region. With our in-depth training, students are assisted in achieving this renowned certification.
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