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Certified Anti-Money Laundering Analyst (CAMLA)
Train to combat financial crime and become an AML-certified professional.The CAMLA program is a focused, career-oriented course that provides comprehensive training in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices, compliance frameworks, and regulatory reporting. It is aligned with ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) standards, making it ideal for professionals seeking to enter or grow within the AML, compliance, or financial crime prevention fields.
Through 40 hours of intensive, practical training, learners will understand international AML frameworks, customer due diligence processes, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and the latest AI-driven compliance technologies.
What You Will Learn
- The fundamentals of AML and the global fight against financial crime
- Risk-based compliance, customer due diligence (CDD), and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
- FATF recommendations, OFAC regulations, and international frameworks
- STR/SAR reporting and UAE-specific AML laws, including DNFBP compliance
- Real-world case studies across banking, real estate, insurance, and FinTech
- RegTech, AI tools, and software platforms used in modern AML practices
- ACAMS exam preparation with mock tests and strategy sessions
KEY BENEFITS
Strong foundation aligned with ACAMS certification standardsCovers both international and UAE-specific AML frameworks
Hands-on simulation: STR writing, risk profiling, and monitoring patterns
Introduction to real-world AML software and AI-driven RegTech
Mock tests and personalized tips to help pass the ACAMS exam
Career Opportunities
After completing CAMLA, you’ll be well-positioned to work in:
- AML Compliance
- Banking & Financial Services
- Audit & Risk Management
- Regulatory Reporting & KYC/CDD Roles
- Real Estate, Insurance, and FinTech AML functions
- AML Analyst / Compliance Analyst
- KYC/CDD Specialist
- Sanctions Screening Officer
- Regulatory Risk Associate
- Financial Crime Analyst
Module 1: Introduction to Financial Crime & AML (3 Hours)
- What is financial crime? Types and global impact
- History and evolution of AML
- Introduction to FATF and its 40 Recommendations
- Overview of financial institutions’ role in AML
- Careers in AML and compliance
- What is risk-based AML compliance?
- Identifying and assessing risk (client, product, geography)
- AML risk matrices and scoring
- Risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Real-life examples and case study: Risk profiling
- Customer Identification Program (CIP)
- Standard vs. Enhanced Due Diligence
- Onboarding individuals vs. corporates
- Red flags in documentation
- Source of funds & source of wealth checks
- UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership) detection
- FATF, FinCEN, Wolfsberg Principles
- EU AML directives
- USA PATRIOT Act overview
- UN Sanctions and AML international enforcement
- The role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)
- Understanding how transaction monitoring works
- Red flags in account behaviour (layering, structuring, unusual transactions)
- Thresholds and rule-based alerts
- Handling alerts – escalation process
- Case studies: Real-world suspicious transaction patterns
- Who are PEPs? (Politically Exposed Persons)
- Global sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, UK)
- Name screening and fuzzy logic
- Case study: Violation of sanctions and penalties
- Role of sanctions screening tools
- Definition of suspicious activity and reporting obligations
- How to file STRs/SARs (Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports)
- UAE Central Bank AML framework
- AML regulations in UAE Real Estate and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs)
- Case simulation: Drafting an STR
- AML risks in real estate transactions
- AML obligations for brokers, lawyers, and developers
- Risk indicators in insurance fraud
- AML risks in digital banking and cryptocurrencies
- Case study: Real estate used for money laundering
- Introduction to RegTech and AI
- Key AML software (Actimize, Oracle FCCM, SAS AML)
- Use of Machine Learning in monitoring transactions
- Data analytics in compliance
- Future trends in AML technology
Module 10: ACAMS Exam Preparation + Mock Tests (6 Hours)
- ACAMS exam structure and domains
- Tips for success in the ACAMS exam
- Practice test walkthroughs
- Time management strategies
- ACAMS application and eligibility guide
CERTIFICATION
The course is certified by ACMIT (American Council on Management and Information Technology)
DURATION
Total Duration: 40 hours
Additional Details
• Course Duration: 40 Hours • Mode: Online & Onsite | Level: Foundation to Intermediate
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