Course Description
Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF)
Advanced-level certification program developing specialized expertise in AML/CTF legal frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance strategies.
Program Excellence
Regulatory Experts
Learn from former regulators, compliance officers, and legal experts with decades of experience in AML/CTF investigations.
Practical Skills
Intensive hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, SAR drafting exercises, and compliance simulations.
Global Recognition
Accredited certification recognized by UAE regulatory authorities, international banks, and global associations.
Learning Objectives
Legal Frameworks
Comprehensive understanding of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 and international FATF standards.
Risk Assessment
Techniques for conducting enterprise-wide risk assessments and identifying high-risk customers and geographies.
CDD & KYC
Mastering Know Your Customer (KYC) principles and conducting enhanced due diligence (EDD).
SAR Reporting
Practical skills in identifying red flags and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the FIU.
Sanctions & Screening
Understanding OFAC, UN, and EU sanctions regimes and screening for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
Compliance Programs
Designing, implementing, and auditing robust AML/CTF internal controls and independent testing.
Curriculum Structure
Introduction to AML/CTF
Foundational concepts of money laundering, terrorist financing, and global FATF standards.
UAE Legal Framework
In-depth study of UAE Federal Decree-Laws, Cabinet Resolutions, and regulatory governance.
Risk Assessment Methods
Frameworks for assessing ML/TF risks at institutional, customer, and product levels.
CDD & KYC Procedures
Customer identification, verification, ongoing monitoring, and enhanced due diligence.
Suspicious Activity Detection
Detecting suspicious patterns, documenting evidence, and submitting SARs.
Compliance Management
Establishing and auditing effective AML/CTF compliance programs and training.
Target Professionals
Compliance Officers
Compliance managers and MLROs seeking to deepen their expertise in regulations and risk management.
Banking Professionals
Bankers and relationship managers aiming to ensure compliance in client onboarding.
Auditors & Risk Mgrs
Internal/external auditors and risk professionals evaluating organizational controls.
Legal Advisors
Lawyers and consultants advising on compliance obligations and regulatory investigations.
Professional Enrollment
Join an exclusive cohort of AML/CTF compliance professionals.