Specialised course AML Specialist
international AML/CFT standards, KYC and sanctions
Enter one of the most in-demand professions in the financial sector
Anti-money laundering, KYC, sanctions and financial monitoring – skills for working in a bank, a fintech or a crypto company.
39 900 CZK · 100 hours live online · instalments available
4.9 ★★★★★ Google ratingWhat you will gain
Practical AML specialist skills in demand at banks, fintechs and crypto companies
Apply AML/CFT standards
FATF, EU, UK and US requirements for combating money laundering and terrorist financing
Carry out KYC and client screening
CDD and EDD: client identification, beneficial owner, risk assessment and enhanced checks
Detect suspicious transactions
Recognise money laundering and terrorist financing schemes and prepare reports
Work with sanctions
Sanctions lists, PEPs, asset freezing and the EU, UK and US sanctions regimes
Oversee fintech and crypto
AML controls in payment systems, fintech and the crypto industry, including the MiCA Regulation
Build AML procedures
Draft internal procedures, risk assessments and a compliance control system for a company
Missed a lesson or want to go over something again? All lessons are recorded, so you can come back to them at any time.
Who the course is for
Employees of banks, fintechs and payment institutions who want to get into AML
Lawyers, compliance and risk specialists who need AML/CFT expertise
Future AML Officers and MLROs who want systematic preparation for the role
Entrepreneurs who work with client data and transactions and must meet AML obligations
Career changers who want to move into AML with practical training
Crypto industry professionals, where AML controls are now a mandatory requirement
After the course you will be able to screen a client, assess risks, work with sanctions lists and detect a suspicious transaction
Apply nowCourse lecturers
The course is taught by practitioners with experience in AML, compliance and law
Ing. Marianna Luzanová, Ph.D.
Compliance and financial regulation
Doctoral degree in internal audit and compliance. Specialist in licensing financial companies.
Ekaterina Chudinovskaya, MBA
Lawyer
Specialises in civil, business and private international law.
Maria Pogrebnaya
AML and compliance in banking
10 years in AML and compliance. AML specialist at European banks (ING, BNP Paribas) with in-depth knowledge of sanctions and regulatory compliance.
The course is taught by experts who connect theory with real AML and compliance practice
Course programme
100 academic hours – from international AML/CFT standards through sanctions and risk management to client due diligence and the role of the AML Officer
AML basics and the international system
- The essence of money laundering and terrorist financing
- International standards and bodies: FATF, EU, IMF, UN, Egmont Group
- National AML/CFT models and UK regulation
Crypto-assets, FATF and sanctions
- The MiCA Regulation and crypto-assets
- The 40 FATF Recommendations: PEPs, suspicious transaction reporting, tax crimes
- Sanctions, sanctions lists and asset freezing
Risks and AML controls
- Managing money laundering and terrorist financing risks
- The risk-based approach (RBA) in financial institutions
- Product, customer and country risks – from banking to electronic payments
Procedures and the role of the AML Officer
- AML/CFT management system and the role of the MLRO / AML Officer
- Customer due diligence: CDD, EDD, SDD and beneficial ownership
- PEPs, correspondent banks and high-risk situations
Each block is followed by an analysis of practical financial crime cases with the lecturers
Detailed course programmeHow the course works
Live online teaching, practical case studies and support throughout the course
Live online lessons
Lessons take place in real time with the lecturer. You can ask questions and discuss specific cases.
From standards to practice
First you will get to grips with international AML/CFT standards and regulation, then move on to analysing real financial schemes.
Practical case analysis
You carry out CDD and client screening, work with sanctions lists and detect suspicious transactions on real examples.
Support throughout the course
Our team supports you throughout your studies and helps with organisation, the schedule and access to study materials.
Teaching is clear and systematic – from international AML/CFT standards to working with real cases
Apply nowI completed the AML Specialist course at UniMFA and was really very satisfied. The biggest plus is definitely the lecturers – experienced professionals from practice who can explain complex things clearly and with real examples. The course was clear, practical and gave me a clear idea of how AML works in practice. (translated from Czech)
I’ve recently completed the AML Specialist course, and it exceeded all my expectations. The course provides a solid understanding of AML and focuses not only on theory, but also on how things work in practice. Working through real-life cases helped me better understand how AML specialists think and make decisions in real situations. … The lecturers are highly professional, bring extensive practical experience, and explain complex topics in a clear way.
Going into the program, I expected a standard, dry overview of regulations, but the delivery completely exceeded my expectations! It was fun, practical, and professors really know what they are talking about. 100% recommended!
I completed an AML course with UniMFA. This is not my first course with them. Each program provides up-to-date knowledge that is easy to understand and genuinely applicable in practice. The course is well structured, with a strong foundation and practical case studies. Exam preparation is thorough and effective.
It was incredibly useful and interesting, no boring lectures and useless theory. … The practical tasks were so detailed and diverse that working now in the position of AML, I simply do not have problem clients and situations, because we have already studied it!
The program is structured in such a way that even the most complex concepts are presented through practice: you don’t just listen – you model, analyse and identify risks. … The instructors have real-world experience and a deep understanding of the regulatory framework for financial monitoring and KYC procedures. For me, the course provided a clear algorithm for the work of an AML specialist in a financial institution. (translated from Russian)
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Participants of our courses
People who have already completed our programmes
Course price
Everything you need to work as an AML specialist in one course
AML Specialist
International AML/CFT standards, KYC, sanctions and financial monitoring
What’s included
- Live online teaching with practising lecturers
- 10 modules – from international AML/CFT standards to client due diligence
- Analysis of practical financial crime cases
- AML Specialist diploma
- Lesson recordings for 12 months
Admission: secondary education
Duration: 3 months
Final exam: test and oral exam, at least 80% attendance
Payment methods:
Need just the AML basics for your job?
The short 16-hour module “AML and compliance in practice” (taught in Czech) introduces client due diligence, risk assessment and sanctions rules. It suits financial sector staff, accountants, real estate agents and entrepreneurs.
Course dates
Choose a start date
None of the dates suit you? Write to us or call +420 774 057 609 – we will find a solution.
How to apply
The application is non-binding. Just fill in your name, phone and e-mail.
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We answer your questions and agree on the start date.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions about the course, teaching and payment.
The course and working in AML
Do I need previous experience in AML or compliance?
No. The course starts with the basics – what money laundering and terrorist financing are and which international standards apply – and gradually moves on to practical work with clients, risks and sanctions. It is also suitable for people who are just entering AML.
What kind of job does the course prepare me for?
For AML and compliance work in banks, fintechs, payment institutions and crypto companies – for example as an AML or KYC specialist. If you are preparing for the role of AML Officer or MLRO, the course gives you a systematic foundation.
Does the course cover crypto and fintech?
Yes. You will cover the MiCA Regulation and crypto-assets, AML controls in payment systems and fintech, and the risks of new technologies and electronic payments.
Teaching and the exam
What education do I need?
The admission requirement is secondary education. You do not need AML experience.
How does the teaching work?
Teaching is live online with the lecturer, so you can ask questions and discuss specific cases straight away. Each block is followed by an analysis of practical financial crime cases. You will find the schedule under course dates.
What if I miss a lesson?
No problem. Lessons are recorded and the recordings are available for 12 months, so you can catch up whenever it suits you.
How does the final exam work?
The course ends with a 60-question test (you need at least 42 points, i.e. 70%, and you have 2 attempts) and an oral exam with three questions. The final assessment combines both parts. At least 80% attendance is also required.
What certificate will I receive?
After passing the exam you will receive the AML Specialist diploma.
Price and payment
How can I pay? Can I pay in instalments?
You can pay by bank transfer, by card, in cash or via Benefit Plus. Instalments are also possible – we will agree the terms individually.
How much does the course cost and what is included?
The course costs 39 900 CZK. The price includes 100 hours of live online teaching, practical case analysis, study materials, lesson recordings for 12 months and the AML Specialist diploma.
Didn’t find an answer?
Call us on +420 774 057 609 (Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00) or leave your contact details in the application. We will get back to you within one working day.
AML Specialist
10 modules · 100 academic hours · AML Specialist diploma
Money laundering and terrorist financing – definitions and essence
- Information about the course organisation
- The nature of money laundering and terrorist financing
- How money is laundered
- Limitations of the three-stage model of money laundering
International context
- Why knowledge of international initiatives matters
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- European Commission and Council
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) and United Nations
- Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and OECD
- Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units
- Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- The link between money laundering and corruption
International AML/CFT system
- Development of national AML/CFT models
- UK AML/CFT legislation and strategy: primary and secondary legislation, regulation
- Jersey and Guernsey strategies against money laundering and terrorist financing
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Alternative national AML/CFT models
MiCA Regulation
- What the MiCA Regulation is and why it matters
- Regulated and unregulated crypto-asset activities
- Notification and licensing under MiCA
- Crypto-assets vs. financial instruments
FATF – Financial Action Task Force
- History and development of the 40 FATF Recommendations and their scope
- Risk assessment and the risk-based approach (RBA) in AML
- National cooperation and coordination, confiscation of assets
- Non-profit organisations and countering terrorist financing
- Banking secrecy and record-keeping
- Politically exposed persons (PEPs) and correspondent banking
- Money or value transfer services (MVTS), new technologies and wire transfers
- Reliance on third parties, internal controls, foreign branches and subsidiaries
- Higher-risk countries and reporting of suspicious transactions
- Detecting tax evasion and criminal liability for laundering the proceeds of tax crimes
Sanctions regimes and asset freezing
- What sanctions are and why they matter for the financial sector
- The global sanctions system
- EU sanctions regime, UK and US financial sanctions
- Complying with financial sanctions regimes and building a sanctions compliance system
- Sanctions lists and screening
- Quality control and testing
- Internal communication, training and a sanctions manual
Risk management concepts
- Basic risk management concepts
- Identifying money laundering and terrorist financing risks
- Countermeasures against terrorist financing risks
- Risk identification and assessment
- Building a library of controls and assessing their effectiveness
- Additional review measures
- Risk assessment results
Risk-based AML/CFT approach in financial institutions
- International standards and requirements
- A risk-based strategy and approach, its benefits and developing an AML/CFT strategy
- Identifying and managing specific money laundering risks and linked business risks
- Retail banking, loans and credit, international trade and trade finance
- Cyber-laundering, electronic payment systems and new technologies
- Wealth management, investment services, funds, life insurance and pension products
- Geographic, customer, product and transaction risk
- Source of funds and source of wealth
AML/CFT management system
- Managing AML/CFT compliance risk
- Roles and responsibilities: MLRO and AML officer
- Building an effective compliance culture and cultural barriers
- Staff awareness, training and competency testing
Customer due diligence (CDD)
- What customer due diligence is and how to apply a risk-based approach
- The value of CDD information
- Transparency and beneficial ownership
- Enhanced due diligence (EDD) in high-risk situations
- Politically exposed persons (PEPs) and correspondent banks
- Simplified due diligence (SDD) in low-risk situations
- Assessing money laundering risk in all other situations
Final exam
A 60-question test (pass mark 42 of 60 points, i.e. 70%, 2 attempts) and an oral exam with three questions. The final assessment combines the test and oral exam results. At least 80% attendance is required. The course includes practical exercises with case study analysis.
The application is non-binding – sending it costs nothing.
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