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AMLFC INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN
The Anti-Money Laundering Professional Certifications are 15-16 week short courses offered by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in partnership with the Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Institute, Florida. These courses offer individuals and teams in public and private sector organizations an opportunity to become internationally certified as Anti-Money Laundering Specialists through the AMLFC Institute. Outlined below are the three (3) courses currently being offered.
COURSE ENROLLMENT
To enroll for any of the courses click the "learn more and register" button. The link will take you to the corresponding AMLFC Institutes page where you will find more information about that particular course to include learning objectives, prerequisites and registration. To begin the registration process, scroll to the "select university" section at the bottom of the page. There you will see the UCC box, input the code and follow the instructions to complete registration.
Disclaimer: Fees are subjected to change
AMLFC COURSES
Regulatory Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) & Financial Crimes Prevention (FCP) Certification course teaches participants the basic skills and knowledge that will assist candidates in establishing an effective supervisory programme within a competent authority and to undertake a supervisory examination.
The course includes 15 modules delivered over a period of 16 weeks covering all the key elements of a risk-based Regulatory AML-CFT-FCP Framework.
Regulatory AML, CFT, FCP Course Modules :
Introduction, Glossary and Overview of Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing
The International Context and the FATF Recommendations
The Role and Functions of the AML/CFT Supervisor
The Obligations of the Regulated Entities
Assessing Risks – from the Country’s and Supervisor’s perspectives
Assessing Risks – the Regulated Entity’s perspective
Quality of information including Suspicious Transaction Reports
Overview of the Supervisory Examination including Interview tips
Planning the Supervisory Examination
Conducting the Supervisory Examination
Providing feedback on the Examination Findings
Possible ways of addressing non-compliance including sanctions
Conducting Financial Investigations
Entity assistance and guidance
Mutual Evaluations and National Risk Assessments
The Fraud Risk Management Certificate course teaches participants how to build an effective fraud risk management program to combat organizational fraud.
The course includes 14 modules delivered over a period of 15 weeks covering the key components of a comprehensive and effective fraud risk management program including the elements of deterrence, detection, investigation and remediation.
Fraud Risk Management Course Modules:
Enterprise & Fraud Risk Management
Fraud Risk Governance
Fraud Detection Programs & Controls
Fraud Risk Assessments
Intro to Fraud Schemes, Skimming Schemes Expense Reporting Fraud
Cash Larceny Schemes
Payroll Fraud Schemes
Billing Schemes
Bribery & Corruption
Financial Statement Fraud
Fraud Case Study
Ethics & Compliance
Conducting Investigations
Conducting Investigations Case Study
The Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Prevention Certification course teaches participants how to implement and maintain a compliance program to comply with local and international Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism laws and regulations.
This 15-module professional certification course covers the key regulatory elements to ensure full compliance.
AML, FCP Course Modules:
The AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC Regulatory Ecosystem
Overview of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Obligations under AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Currency Transaction Report/Source of Funds Declaration & Politically Exposed Person
OFAC, Sanctions & Terrorist
Customer Risk Rating (CRR)
High Risk Customers (HRC) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Suspicious Transaction, Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)/Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)
Annual AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC Risk Assessment
AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC Independent Audit
Know Your Employee (KYE) & Ethics
Regulatory & Enforcement Agencies
Cybercrimes, New Technologies & the future of Compliance
In recent times reporting entities and other stakeholder organizations within the AML/CFT/CFP regime have had the challenge of having to reach international global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Recommendations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 17 of the revised FATF 40 recommendations speaks to issues surrounding the global threat of terrorism/financing of terrorism and sanctions. Institutions within the AML/CFT/CFP regime are now required to train and develop its resources (human and technological) towards a clear understanding of the risks posed by the proliferation of terrorism and terrorists financing strategies aimed at exploiting the global economic environment for the purpose of causing mass casualties and propaganda.
Professionals involved in AML/CFT/CFP compliance as well as law enforcement/intelligence gathering related to terrorism/terrorist financing, must now hone their skills to treat with the growing international demands of regulatory agencies. This certification course is designed to meet the demands placed on AML/CFT/CFP practitioners by international regulators for a determined and focused approach towards addressing the problem of terrorism/terrorist financing. It aims at developing the individual’s competences in identifying, assessing, analysing and disseminating information in the form of STR’s/SAR’s or intelligence products to the various AML/CFT/CFP regulators/stakeholders.
This certification course content includes:
Introduction to AML/Anti-Terrorism/CFT Ecosystem
Overview of Counter Financing of Terrorism/Anti-Terrorism
Sanctioning bodies and Recommendations on CFT – EU, UN, US – OFAC, UK, Defences used by reporting entities
Fundamental differences between Money laundering and Terrorist Financing
Terrorism and the Global impact Social/economic impact
CFT/TF Threat Assessment- Understanding TF Risks (Customer Risks Rating)
Know Your Customer in relation to CFT/TF & Comparison of Indicators – ML & CFT
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Non-profit organizations
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) & Retrospective Due Diligence (RDD) – Preventing TF exploitation of financial products
Compliance responsibility ML/TF; QTR’s & TFR’s; regulatory requirements
Reporting (STR’s) on suspected terrorism and terrorists financing
Confiscation of terrorist’s property and the role of the compliance officer
The FTF phenomena – International & Regional perspectives
Social Media for propaganda and crowd funding, proliferation
Cybercrime & Terrorism
Financial news media is frequently inundated with instances of cybercrime which burden the finance industry with millions of dollars of annual losses. These events, however, are not just of concern for the global financial industry but all business which utilize technology in its operations. And with the cyber attackers and hackers becoming more sophisticated in their use of cyber threats, any lack of emphasis on cybersecurity in an organization will render it to larger financial losses and exposure to risks such reputation and liquidity risk. It is therefore imperative that industry professionals acquire an appreciation for the importance of cybersecurity along with the engaging in some of its more practical aspects of the prevention of cyber attacks.
This Cybersecurity professional certification, therefore, seeks to introduce students to the rudiments of cybersecurity, making it ideal for those that wish to have well-rounded knowledge about concept in the field . So along with the basics of practical computer security, we explore areas such as confidentiality, risk assessment, and practical ways to safeguard various computing systems.
Course modules includes:
The Basics of Practical Computer Security
The Principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Hacking Methodology
Global Hacking Infrastructure
Encryption
Cyber Risk Quantification
Cyber Attacks
Phishing
Brute Force Attack
DoS & DDoS Attacks
Bots and Botnets
Cyber Risk Assessment
Cyber Risk Management
Cyber Risk Management (Action Plan)
Practical Applications of Computer Security
Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Security Tokens and Utility Tokens
Cybersecurity and Blockchain Technology
Course Project
Final Exam
Fundamental to anyone engaged in any international business, including the activities of non-profit organizations, is the need to comply with anti-bribery laws prohibiting the bribery of foreign public officials. Most countries now have such laws and an increasing number of countries are actively enforcing such laws. Indeed, the penalties imposed are massive in terms of fines and frequently lead to prison terms for violators. No entity engaged international business is exempt as these laws are applied far beyond the borders of the countries enforcing the law. Anyone claiming an expertise in money laundering should have a sound understanding of these anti-bribery laws.
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is not only the most actively enforced anti-bribery law, but also the basis upon which virtually all anti-bribery laws are based. The only other law that has as broad a reach is the UK Bribery Act. Developing a sound understanding of these two laws provides a firm basis upon which to address anti-bribery laws now being actively enforced in much of the world. This Foreign Corrupt Practices Act professional certification course includes 15 modules over a period of 8 weeks. Its curriculum delivers to the marketplace individuals with practical knowledge of the field, able to work for the private sector, regulators, enforcement agencies and governments.
This certification course includes:
Introduction and Overview of The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Scope and Jurisdiction
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Corrupt Intent and Offers, Promises, or Payments
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Anything of Value
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Foreign Public Official
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Influencing an Official Act
Third-Party Liability
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Exceptions and Affirmative Defenses
The FCPA’s Accounting and Record-Keeping Provisions
The FCPA’s Internal Accounting Controls Provisions
Sanctions for Violations the FCPA
The UK Bribery Act – Sections 1 and 6
The UK Bribery Act – Section 7 and Affirmative Defenses
The UK Bribery Act – Defense of Adequate Procedures
Overriding Considerations
The global impact of trafficking is felt across the world and is often looked upon as an offence which cannot be countered or targeted by law enforcement and the regulated sectors. This certification course will lead candidates through the world of trafficking provide guidance and an insight into the practicalities of the offences, their patterns and understanding.
This 15-module Countering Human Trafficking professional certification will cover all the key elements of the world of Human Trafficking, Migrant Smuggling and Organ Harvesting. Candidates will work through modules focusing on the impact of trafficking and its connections to illicit financial flows, regulations, law enforcement, investigations and the victim’s impact.
Embracing new technology trafficking has risen to the top of global impactive crime and is heavily connected to the world of money laundering, cybercrime, cryptocurrencies, proliferation financing and terrorist financing. The modules will provide clear guidance for the candidates to develop and progress their development in the global fight against trafficking.
This certification course includes:
Human Trafficking – The History and Offences Part 1
Human Trafficking – Offences Part 2
Regulatory Reporting Procedures
Suspicious Transaction Reporting
Management of an Investigation
International Offending
Money Laundering
Money Laundering and the International Controller Network
Cyber and Virtual Related Trafficking
Achieving Best Evidence
Victims Typology
Suspect Typology
Human Trafficking Trends and Types – Practical
Human Trafficking Case Study
Terror Financing / Training Camps
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AMLFC INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH CARIBBEAN
The Anti-Money Laundering Professional Certifications are 15-16 week short courses offered by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in partnership with the Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Institute, Florida. These courses offer individuals and teams in public and private sector organizations an opportunity to become internationally certified as Anti-Money Laundering Specialists through the AMLFC Institute. Outlined below are the three (3) courses currently being offered.
COURSE ENROLLMENT
To enroll for any of the courses click the "learn more and register" button. The link will take you to the corresponding AMLFC Institutes page where you will find more information about that particular course to include learning objectives, prerequisites and registration. To begin the registration process, scroll to the "select university" section at the bottom of the page. There you will see the UCC box, input the code and follow the instructions to complete registration.
Disclaimer: Fees are subjected to change
AMLFC COURSES
Regulatory Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) & Financial Crimes Prevention (FCP) Certification course teaches participants the basic skills and knowledge that will assist candidates in establishing an effective supervisory programme within a competent authority and to undertake a supervisory examination.
The course includes 15 modules delivered over a period of 16 weeks covering all the key elements of a risk-based Regulatory AML-CFT-FCP Framework.
Regulatory AML, CFT, FCP Course Modules :
Introduction, Glossary and Overview of Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation Financing
The International Context and the FATF Recommendations
The Role and Functions of the AML/CFT Supervisor
The Obligations of the Regulated Entities
Assessing Risks – from the Country’s and Supervisor’s perspectives
Assessing Risks – the Regulated Entity’s perspective
Quality of information including Suspicious Transaction Reports
Overview of the Supervisory Examination including Interview tips
Planning the Supervisory Examination
Conducting the Supervisory Examination
Providing feedback on the Examination Findings
Possible ways of addressing non-compliance including sanctions
Conducting Financial Investigations
Entity assistance and guidance
Mutual Evaluations and National Risk Assessments
The Fraud Risk Management Certificate course teaches participants how to build an effective fraud risk management program to combat organizational fraud.
The course includes 14 modules delivered over a period of 15 weeks covering the key components of a comprehensive and effective fraud risk management program including the elements of deterrence, detection, investigation and remediation.
Fraud Risk Management Course Modules:
Enterprise & Fraud Risk Management
Fraud Risk Governance
Fraud Detection Programs & Controls
Fraud Risk Assessments
Intro to Fraud Schemes, Skimming Schemes Expense Reporting Fraud
Cash Larceny Schemes
Payroll Fraud Schemes
Billing Schemes
Bribery & Corruption
Financial Statement Fraud
Fraud Case Study
Ethics & Compliance
Conducting Investigations
Conducting Investigations Case Study
The Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Prevention Certification course teaches participants how to implement and maintain a compliance program to comply with local and international Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism laws and regulations.
This 15-module professional certification course covers the key regulatory elements to ensure full compliance.
AML, FCP Course Modules:
The AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC Regulatory Ecosystem
Overview of Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Obligations under AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC
Know Your Customer (KYC)
Currency Transaction Report/Source of Funds Declaration & Politically Exposed Person
OFAC, Sanctions & Terrorist
Customer Risk Rating (CRR)
High Risk Customers (HRC) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Suspicious Transaction, Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)/Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)
Annual AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC Risk Assessment
AML/BSA/CFT/OFAC Independent Audit
Know Your Employee (KYE) & Ethics
Regulatory & Enforcement Agencies
Cybercrimes, New Technologies & the future of Compliance
In recent times reporting entities and other stakeholder organizations within the AML/CFT/CFP regime have had the challenge of having to reach international global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Recommendations 5, 6, 7, 8 and 17 of the revised FATF 40 recommendations speaks to issues surrounding the global threat of terrorism/financing of terrorism and sanctions. Institutions within the AML/CFT/CFP regime are now required to train and develop its resources (human and technological) towards a clear understanding of the risks posed by the proliferation of terrorism and terrorists financing strategies aimed at exploiting the global economic environment for the purpose of causing mass casualties and propaganda.
Professionals involved in AML/CFT/CFP compliance as well as law enforcement/intelligence gathering related to terrorism/terrorist financing, must now hone their skills to treat with the growing international demands of regulatory agencies. This certification course is designed to meet the demands placed on AML/CFT/CFP practitioners by international regulators for a determined and focused approach towards addressing the problem of terrorism/terrorist financing. It aims at developing the individual’s competences in identifying, assessing, analysing and disseminating information in the form of STR’s/SAR’s or intelligence products to the various AML/CFT/CFP regulators/stakeholders.
This certification course content includes:
Introduction to AML/Anti-Terrorism/CFT Ecosystem
Overview of Counter Financing of Terrorism/Anti-Terrorism
Sanctioning bodies and Recommendations on CFT – EU, UN, US – OFAC, UK, Defences used by reporting entities
Fundamental differences between Money laundering and Terrorist Financing
Terrorism and the Global impact Social/economic impact
CFT/TF Threat Assessment- Understanding TF Risks (Customer Risks Rating)
Know Your Customer in relation to CFT/TF & Comparison of Indicators – ML & CFT
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Non-profit organizations
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) & Retrospective Due Diligence (RDD) – Preventing TF exploitation of financial products
Compliance responsibility ML/TF; QTR’s & TFR’s; regulatory requirements
Reporting (STR’s) on suspected terrorism and terrorists financing
Confiscation of terrorist’s property and the role of the compliance officer
The FTF phenomena – International & Regional perspectives
Social Media for propaganda and crowd funding, proliferation
Cybercrime & Terrorism
Financial news media is frequently inundated with instances of cybercrime which burden the finance industry with millions of dollars of annual losses. These events, however, are not just of concern for the global financial industry but all business which utilize technology in its operations. And with the cyber attackers and hackers becoming more sophisticated in their use of cyber threats, any lack of emphasis on cybersecurity in an organization will render it to larger financial losses and exposure to risks such reputation and liquidity risk. It is therefore imperative that industry professionals acquire an appreciation for the importance of cybersecurity along with the engaging in some of its more practical aspects of the prevention of cyber attacks.
This Cybersecurity professional certification, therefore, seeks to introduce students to the rudiments of cybersecurity, making it ideal for those that wish to have well-rounded knowledge about concept in the field . So along with the basics of practical computer security, we explore areas such as confidentiality, risk assessment, and practical ways to safeguard various computing systems.
Course modules includes:
The Basics of Practical Computer Security
The Principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Hacking Methodology
Global Hacking Infrastructure
Encryption
Cyber Risk Quantification
Cyber Attacks
Phishing
Brute Force Attack
DoS & DDoS Attacks
Bots and Botnets
Cyber Risk Assessment
Cyber Risk Management
Cyber Risk Management (Action Plan)
Practical Applications of Computer Security
Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Security Tokens and Utility Tokens
Cybersecurity and Blockchain Technology
Course Project
Final Exam
Fundamental to anyone engaged in any international business, including the activities of non-profit organizations, is the need to comply with anti-bribery laws prohibiting the bribery of foreign public officials. Most countries now have such laws and an increasing number of countries are actively enforcing such laws. Indeed, the penalties imposed are massive in terms of fines and frequently lead to prison terms for violators. No entity engaged international business is exempt as these laws are applied far beyond the borders of the countries enforcing the law. Anyone claiming an expertise in money laundering should have a sound understanding of these anti-bribery laws.
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is not only the most actively enforced anti-bribery law, but also the basis upon which virtually all anti-bribery laws are based. The only other law that has as broad a reach is the UK Bribery Act. Developing a sound understanding of these two laws provides a firm basis upon which to address anti-bribery laws now being actively enforced in much of the world. This Foreign Corrupt Practices Act professional certification course includes 15 modules over a period of 8 weeks. Its curriculum delivers to the marketplace individuals with practical knowledge of the field, able to work for the private sector, regulators, enforcement agencies and governments.
This certification course includes:
Introduction and Overview of The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Scope and Jurisdiction
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Corrupt Intent and Offers, Promises, or Payments
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Anything of Value
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Foreign Public Official
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Influencing an Official Act
Third-Party Liability
The Anti-Bribery Provisions: Exceptions and Affirmative Defenses
The FCPA’s Accounting and Record-Keeping Provisions
The FCPA’s Internal Accounting Controls Provisions
Sanctions for Violations the FCPA
The UK Bribery Act – Sections 1 and 6
The UK Bribery Act – Section 7 and Affirmative Defenses
The UK Bribery Act – Defense of Adequate Procedures
Overriding Considerations
The global impact of trafficking is felt across the world and is often looked upon as an offence which cannot be countered or targeted by law enforcement and the regulated sectors. This certification course will lead candidates through the world of trafficking provide guidance and an insight into the practicalities of the offences, their patterns and understanding.
This 15-module Countering Human Trafficking professional certification will cover all the key elements of the world of Human Trafficking, Migrant Smuggling and Organ Harvesting. Candidates will work through modules focusing on the impact of trafficking and its connections to illicit financial flows, regulations, law enforcement, investigations and the victim’s impact.
Embracing new technology trafficking has risen to the top of global impactive crime and is heavily connected to the world of money laundering, cybercrime, cryptocurrencies, proliferation financing and terrorist financing. The modules will provide clear guidance for the candidates to develop and progress their development in the global fight against trafficking.
This certification course includes:
Human Trafficking – The History and Offences Part 1
Human Trafficking – Offences Part 2
Regulatory Reporting Procedures
Suspicious Transaction Reporting
Management of an Investigation
International Offending
Money Laundering
Money Laundering and the International Controller Network
Cyber and Virtual Related Trafficking
Achieving Best Evidence
Victims Typology
Suspect Typology
Human Trafficking Trends and Types – Practical
Human Trafficking Case Study
Terror Financing / Training Camps
Download or view
FAQ's
, or complete the form below:
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
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