5 Modules

Course Description

Meet global anti money laundering obligations with this online training course designed for organisations operating across regulated and higher risk industries worldwide.

This course provides a practical introduction to money laundering and terrorism financing risks, and explains the obligations placed on reporting entities under anti money laundering legislation in multiple jurisdictions.

Designed for organisations involved in banking, lending, currency exchange, securities, derivatives, and other designated services, the course equips staff and managers with a clear understanding of AML risks, Know Your Customer requirements, and monitoring and reporting obligations. Learners receive a certificate of completion to support compliance and audit requirements.

Course Highlights

  • Online, self-paced anti money laundering training
  • Designed for global and multijurisdictional organisations
  • Covers money laundering risks, KYC, monitoring, and reporting
  • Practical, role appropriate learning for staff and managers
  • Suitable for regulated and higher risk industries
  • Audit ready reporting through Salt™ Compliance LMS
  • Certificate of completion for compliance records

Understanding Anti Money Laundering Risks

Money laundering is the process by which funds obtained through criminal activity are given the appearance of having come from a legitimate source. These funds may originate from drug trafficking, terrorism, tax evasion, or other serious crimes and are often introduced into the financial system as large amounts of cash.

Organisations operating internationally are exposed to these risks and must implement appropriate controls to prevent misuse of the financial system.

Failure to manage money laundering and terrorism financing risks can result in regulatory action, financial penalties, and significant reputational damage.

Key AML Concepts

Understanding anti money laundering principles is essential to protecting organisations and the integrity of the global financial system. Core concepts covered in this course include:

  • The three stages of money laundering
  • Money laundering and terrorism financing risks
  • Customer risk profiling and high-risk customers
  • Politically exposed persons and blacklisted customers
  • The role of AML programs and internal controls

Why Compliance Matters

Noncompliance with anti-money laundering obligations can lead to:

  • Regulatory enforcement action
  • Criminal and civil penalties
  • Reputational damage
  • Increased exposure to financial crime

Effective AML training ensures employees understand their responsibilities, can identify suspicious activity, and know how to respond appropriately. A strong AML training program supports governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Course Content

Core AML Concepts

  • What money laundering is and how it occurs
  • The global problem of money laundering
  • The three stages of money laundering
  • Enforcement of AML and counterterrorism financing obligations

Money Laundering Risks

  • Purpose and requirements of an AML program
  • Risk profiling and high-risk customer types
  • Risks posed by PEPs, employees, and blacklisted customers
  • Cross border and foreign jurisdiction risks

KYC Obligations

  • Customer due diligence and recordkeeping obligations
  • Identification and verification procedures
  • Beneficial ownership and politically exposed persons
  • Enhanced due diligence and correspondent banking risks

Monitoring and Reporting Obligations

  • Organisational compliance reporting obligations
  • Threshold reporting requirements
  • Indicators of suspicious transactions
  • Managing and reporting suspicious matters
  • Tipping off offences

Terrorist Financing

  • Terrorist acts and related offences
  • How terrorist organisations source funds
  • Use of money laundering techniques by terrorists
  • Financing terrorism offences and freezable assets

Enterprise Reporting and Compliance Management

Salt™ Compliance LMS Capabilities

  • Realtime training completion tracking
  • Organisation wide compliance visibility
  • Audit ready reporting for internal and regulatory reviews
  • Scalable delivery across regions and business units

Decision Framework – Is This the Right AML Course?

Use this course if your organisation requires:

  • Global AML training for staff and managers
  • Coverage of money laundering and terrorism financing risks
  • Practical guidance on KYC, monitoring, and reporting
  • Scalable online delivery with governance oversight

Professional Development

Completing this course enables staff and managers to:

  • Identify and understand money laundering risks
  • Meet AML obligations across jurisdictions
  • Support effective AML programs
  • Protect the organisation from financial crime and reputational harm

Anti Money Laundering Courses

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Strengthen your organisation’s global AML framework with practical, regulator aligned training.

Request a demo or enrol your team today. For group bookings or tailored training options, please contact us.

Quick Answer: What Is the Anti Money Laundering Course?

This online Anti Money Laundering course provides global organisations with a practical understanding of money laundering and terrorism financing risks, KYC obligations, and monitoring and reporting requirements.

  • Module 1: Introduction to money laundering (all staff) 
  • Module 2: Money laundering risks (specialists) 
  • Module 3: KYC obligations (specialists) 
  • Module 4: Monitoring and reporting obligations (specialists) 
  • Module 5: Terrorist financing (specialists) 

This course is suitable for employees of reporting entities operating globally, including organisations that: 

  • Offer bank account related services 
  • Make loans or provide credit 
  • Exchange currencies 
  • Issue stored value or debt cards 
  • Provide securities, derivatives, or stockbroking services 

It is suitable for both general staff and managers with AML responsibilities. 

Course Delivery, Duration, and Assessment

  • Online course: 100% self-paced 
  • Access: Anytime, anywhere 
  • Certification: Certificate of completion issued 
  • Reporting: Audit ready compliance records via Salt™ Compliance LMS 

Who should complete AML training?
Employees of organisations subject to anti money laundering obligations across jurisdictions. 

Is this course country specific?
No. This is a global AML course designed for multijurisdictional organisations. 

Does the course cover KYC obligations?
Yes. Customer due diligence, identification, verification, and enhanced due diligence are covered. 

Does the course include terrorist financing risks?
Yes. Terrorist financing risks and offences are covered in a dedicated module. 

Are training records suitable for audits?
Yes. Salt™ Compliance LMS provides audit ready reporting for compliance and audit purposes. 

AML Course

$75.00

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Please note

This course is exclusively for organisational clients and is not available for individual purchase.

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