Training on Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Gain practical AML skills in KYC, monitoring, and reporting to fight financial crime effectively.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to prevent, detect, and report money laundering and terrorist financing activities. It covers regulatory frameworks, customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, sanctions compliance, and suspicious activity reporting. Participants will also explore emerging risks such as virtual assets, trade-based laundering, and digital identity. The training emphasizes practical exercises and real-world scenarios to ensure immediate workplace application.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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AML and financial crime professionals
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Compliance, audit, and risk managers
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Banking, insurance, and fintech staff
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Investigators, regulators, and law enforcement officers
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Legal advisors and consultants in financial services
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand global AML/CFT standards and regulatory expectations.
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Implement effective CDD and KYC frameworks, including enhanced due diligence.
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Design and manage transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious activity.
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Conduct investigations and file high-quality suspicious activity reports (SARs).
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Address emerging risks from digital finance, virtual assets, and complex structures.
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Strengthen AML governance, oversight, and compliance culture.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: AML Foundations and Regulations
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Key AML/CFT concepts and definitions.
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International frameworks: FATF recommendations, Basel guidance, local regulators.
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The risk-based approach and compliance responsibilities.
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Case study: Designing a risk matrix for a financial institution.
Module 2: Customer Due Diligence and KYC
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Core elements of CDD and identity verification.
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Beneficial ownership, PEP screening, and high-risk customer profiling.
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Enhanced due diligence (EDD) and ongoing monitoring.
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Case study: Developing CDD steps for high-risk clients.
Module 3: Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Activity Reporting
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Monitoring tools: rules, scenarios, thresholds, and alerts.
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Red flags and typologies: layering, structuring, sudden spikes in activity.
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Investigation process and SAR drafting.
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Case study: Reviewing alerts and preparing a SAR narrative.
Module 4: Sanctions Compliance and Complex Investigations
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Sanctions screening processes and escalation.
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Cross-border risks and correspondent banking issues.
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Trade-based money laundering and OSINT in investigations.
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Case study: Handling a sanctions hit and escalation.
Module 5: Emerging Risks and AML Governance
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Virtual assets, crypto exchanges, and DeFi risks.
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Balancing AML with data protection/privacy rules.
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Governance, training, testing, and audit of AML programs.
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Case study: Building a 12-month AML remediation plan.
Where the change lands
Organisation impact
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Stronger AML/CFT controls and regulatory readiness
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Reduced regulatory, reputational and financial exposure
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Faster, more accurate detection and reporting of suspicious activity
Individual impact
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Practical investigative skills and improved suspicious activity reporting (SAR) quality
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Ability to design and test AML controls, screening rules and case workflows
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Confidence to advise senior management and regulators
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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