Description

The Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Certification course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to combat financial crimes effectively. In an era where financial systems are increasingly vulnerable to illicit activities, this course provides comprehensive insights into AML/CTF regulations, techniques, and strategies to ensure compliance and safeguard against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Prior Knowledge

No formal prerequisites are required. However, participants will benefit from having:

• A basic understanding of financial systems, banking operations, or regulatory environments.
• General familiarity with compliance, risk management, or auditing practices.
• An interest in governance, financial integrity, or regulatory frameworks.

This course is structured to support learners with varied backgrounds, providing foundational concepts before progressing to advanced AML/CTF applications.

What You Will Learn

In this certification program, you will learn how to:

• Understand the fundamentals of money laundering, terrorist financing, and their impact on economies and societies.
• Navigate global AML/CTF frameworks, including FATF standards, regulatory authorities, and national compliance obligations.
• Identify red flags, customer risks, product/service risks, geographical risks, and transaction anomalies.
• Apply a full risk-based approach—from due diligence to enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Develop and maintain robust AML/CTF compliance programs within financial and non-financial organizations.
• Recognize, document, and report suspicious activity through structured internal and external channels.
• Leverage data analytics and understand how blockchain and cryptocurrencies affect AML/CTF enforcement.
• Interpret and extract lessons from real-world AML/CTF cases to strengthen institutional defenses.
• Integrate ethical judgment into compliance decisions and organizational culture.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Financial Sector Professionals: Bankers, compliance officers, risk managers, auditors, and financial analysts seeking deeper AML/CTF expertise.
• Legal and Regulatory Practitioners: Lawyers, investigators, and regulatory staff involved in financial crime oversight.
• Public Sector and Government Officials: Law enforcement, FIU officers, regulators, and policymakers.
• Business Owners and Executives: Leaders who must protect their organizations against financial crime risks.
• Professionals in FinTech, Payments & Cryptocurrency: Those working with digital payments, e-commerce, or blockchain-based businesses.
• Anyone seeking foundational or advanced knowledge in AML/CTF to enhance their career or compliance capabilities.

Structure and Duration

Duration: 8 Weeks (48 hours total)
Delivery: In-person or blended executive format
Certification: Specialization Certificate – AML/CTF Certification

Institution: Sydney Institute of Technology & Innovation (SITI)

Modules

This AML/CTF Certification program is structured into seven progressive modules, moving from foundational concepts to advanced application:

1. Module 1: Introduction to AML/CTF
• Understanding money laundering
• Importance and global impact of AML/CTF
2. Module 2: Legal Framework
• International regulations (FATF, Egmont Group, Basel Committee)
• National AML/CTF laws and regulatory bodies
3. Module 3: Risk Assessment
• Customer due diligence
• Identifying risk factors & red flags
• Applying the risk-based approach
4. Module 4: Compliance and Reporting
• Building AML/CTF compliance programs
• Staff training, monitoring, audits
• Recognizing and reporting suspicious activities
5. Module 5: Technology in AML/CTF
• Data analytics and predictive modelling
• Blockchain and cryptocurrency risks
• Emerging regulatory approaches
6. Module 6: Case Studies
• Real-world AML and CTF scenarios
• Lessons learned, common patterns, and prevention
7. Module 7: Ethical Considerations
• Ethical dilemmas in AML/CTF
• Decision-making frameworks
• Promoting integrity and compliance culture

The structure ensures a balanced combination of theory, regulatory understanding, practical case analysis, and ethical application, equipping participants for real-world compliance challenges.

Distinctive Features

This AML/CTF course stands out due to the following unique characteristics:

·       Comprehensive, End-to-End AML/CTF Learning Path

From concepts to ethics, the course covers all dimensions of AML/CTF practice—regulatory, operational, technological, and ethical.

·       Real-World Case Studies

Inspired by actual global AML/CTF events, cases help learners understand practical challenges and compliance failures.

·       Emphasis on Technology & Innovation

The course uniquely integrates:

• Data analytics for transaction monitoring
• Cryptocurrency and blockchain risk analysis
• Modern digital compliance tools

·     Strong Ethical Foundation

A dedicated ethics module ensures participants make responsible and informed decisions.

·        Practical, Action-Oriented Approach

Risk classifications, red-flag indicators, suspicious activity reporting, and compliance program building are all taught with hands-on clarity.

·        Suitable for a Wide Range of Sectors

Designed to support professionals from finance, law enforcement, government, business, and FinTech.

·        Developed by SITI — a Leader in AI, Regulation, and Digital Transformation

The course reflects SITI’s commitment to global standards, practical skills, and regulatory modernization.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a:

SITI AML/CTF Certification

Issued by the Sydney Institute of Technology & Innovation (SITI), this certification confirms that the learner has achieved competence in:

• Understanding money laundering and terrorism-financing mechanisms
• Navigating global and national AML/CTF regulatory frameworks
• Conducting risk assessments and applying the risk-based approach
• Implementing effective compliance programs
• Identifying and reporting suspicious transactions
• Leveraging analytical and technological tools
• Applying ethics and responsible decision-making in AML/CTF practice

This certification enhances professional credibility for roles in banking, compliance, FinTech, government, and law enforcement.