Primary Course Objectives

Participants should be employed in the financial industry. Attendees are expected to complete a comprehensive pre-class reading list that will facilitate the successful completion of the exam. The reading list includes the most recent version of the FFIEC BSA/AML Manual, FinCEN and FATF advisories, and other relevant guidance.

Anticipated reading time: 10-15 hours

Online FIBA AMLCA Certification Offered entirely over the internet, the online certificate course is designed for self-directed independent study, allowing students to proceed at their own pace. Participants will have 90 days to complete the reading materials, PowerPoint narratives, practice quizzes, and final examination. The online format utilizes a unique discussion forum in which students answer case-study questions and interact with classmates and the instructor.

✓ BSA/AML Compliance Officers

✓ Consultants

✓ Bank examiners

✓ Lawyers

Classroom FIBA AMLCA Certification

Participants will be required to complete a comprehensive reading list prior to attending a 2-day lecture. After the 2-day lecture, practice quiz and exam login information will be emailed to participants, who will have 90 days to complete the practice quizzes and certification exam.

✓ English or Spanish

✓ Online Training

✓ Classroom Training

✓ Private Training in your Office or Country

In-House FIBA AMLCA Certification

FIBA can certify the entire staff at financial institutions. Please contact FIBA to request information regarding customized, enterprise-wide training.

Module I: From Anti-Money Laundering to Counter Terrorist Financing -The recent history of AML/CFT -Laws, regulations & international organizations -Consolidated structure concerns
Module II: From Theory to Practice: A Risk-Based Approach to AML -Assessing institutional risk -Customer identification, customer due diligence & enhanced due diligence -Recordkeeping & reporting requirements -Office of Foreign Assets Control		The online practice quizzes help participants prepare for the certification exam. There are a total of 23 quizzes, each of which can be taken twice to better prepare you to sit for the exam.
Module III: Mitigating Risk with Internal Controls -Internal controls -Risk & risk mitigation Module IV: Finding the Red Flags of Money Laundering: Monitoring, Identifying, Investigating, & Reporting -Monitoring for suspicious activity -Reporting suspicious activity -Responding to government process		The exam consists of 100 comprehensive questions that must be completed within 1 hour and 45 minutes. Attendees passing the exam with a 75% or higher mark will receive the prestigious FIBA AMLCA Certification.
Module V: Preparing For Audits & Regulatory Examinations -Preparing for audits & examinations Module VI: Training & Communicating with Boards and Management -Training -Communicating with boards and management		To maintain the certification in active status, attendees are required to participate in 10 hours of continuing AML education annually. Continuing AML education credits may be obtained through a variety of programs, such as the FIBA Anti Money Laundering Conference, FIBA webinars, select FIBA events, other approved AML training programs, or through in-house AML training at your institution.