Module 1: Introduction to Compliance and Financial Crime
Duration: 2 Hours

• Understanding compliance in financial and non-financial sectors
• Overview of AML & fraud risks in banking and real estate
• Global compliance landscape (FATF, Wolfsberg Group, Basel)

Module 2: AML Fundamentals
Duration: 5 Hours

• What is Money Laundering? Stages of ML
• Laws and regulations (FATF, USA PATRIOT Act, EU Directives)
• Role of Central Banks and FIUs
• AML in real estate and non-banking sectors

Module 3: KYC, CDD & EDD Procedures
Duration: 4 Hours

• Customer Identification Program (CIP)
• KYC documents and verification processes
• Risk-based approach
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients
• Real estate-specific due diligence

Module 4: Introduction to Fraud Examination (CFE Concepts)
Duration: 5 Hours

• Types of fraud (occupational, financial statement, identity, mortgage)
• Red flags of fraud
• Fraud triangle theory
• Basic forensic accounting concepts
• Digital and cyber fraud in banking

Module 5: Investigating and Reporting Suspicious Activities
Duration: 4 Hours

• How to identify and report suspicious activities (SARs)
• Internal reporting procedures
• STR filing process in UAE and GCC
• Case study: Real estate & bank STRs

Module 6: Compliance Tools, AI & Technology in AML/Fraud Detection
Duration: 3 Hours

• AML and fraud detection software (Actimize, SAS, Oracle FCCM)
• Role of AI and automation in risk monitoring
• FinTech and RegTech overview
• Overview of transaction monitoring

Module 7: Compliance Ethics and Professional Integrity
Duration: 2 Hours

• Ethics in compliance and risk management
• Role of Compliance Officer
• Conflicts of interest, whistleblower protection
• Corporate governance and reporting lines

Module 8: Final Assessment and Career Preparation
Duration: 5 Hours

• Compliance case study group project
• Final exam (MCQs + Case-based Questions)
• CV review and mock interviews
• Career roles: AML Analyst, KYC Officer, Compliance Assistant, Fraud Risk Analyst

 Certification:
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
🎓 Certified AML and Financial Crime Compliance Analyst (CAFCA)
(A certificate issued by Stanford Skill Development Academy, Dubai)

 Who Should Join?

• Fresh graduates (Finance, Business, Law, or related fields)
• Job seekers aiming for banking/NBFC/real estate roles
• Entry-level employees in risk or operations
• Career switchers into compliance, AML, or fraud examination