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AFC Academy: Fraud
Learning Paths for Teams

Discover a new way to enhance and build anti-fraud 
expertise across your business functions.

    Targeted Fraud Learning Paths Tailored to Empower Your Teams

    In today's fast-evolving landscape, emerging threats like fraud are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often outpacing the expertise of AFC teams. To address this challenge, ACAMS has developed specialized anti-fraud training for organizations. These targeted learning paths, tailored for fraud professionals, will equip your teams with the advanced skills necessary to effectively identify, detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud.

     

    The AFC Academy anti-fraud training for employees provides learning path components that blend theory and practice, equipping learners with essential skills.

     

    Certifications

    Professional credentials that validate your teams’ expertise in a specific area, obtained through a proctored exam.

    Certificates

    Short courses intended to help teams develop skills and competencies, culminating in a certificate that demonstrates their up-to-date knowledge.

    Webinars

    Expert-led online sessions that explore financial crime trends, regulatory updates, and emerging AFC threats.

    Publications

    Resources designed to help teams apply theory to practice in specific subject areas.

    Learning Path: Fraud Investigation

    Upskill your investigation teams with specialized anti-fraud training designed to enhance their ability to effectively tackle fraud cases.

     

    Key benefits for teams:

    • Optimize the investigation process for fraud-related cases
    • Ensure accurate reporting of any suspicious fraud-related transactions
    • Strengthen collaboration between your teams and other departments for more effective fraud investigations
    • Implement processes that balance fraud prevention and client experience
    • Upskill and cross-train your existing talent to become experts in enterprise fraud prevention
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    Designed for:

    • Fraud Analysts
    • Fraud Investigators
    • Fraud Investigation Officers
    • Fraud Investigation Managers

    Learning Path: Fraud Strategy, Detection, and Analytics

    Develop a modern enterprise-wide fraud strategy with this expert-designed training program. Combining strategic insights, theory, and real-world case studies, this learning path equips your team with the skills to effectively detect and combat fraud.

     

    Key benefits for teams:

    • Gain in-depth knowledge of fraud detection techniques, risk assessment methodologies, and anti-fraud policies
    • Master best practices and implement effective strategies in enterprise fraud prevention
    • Develop skills to conduct thorough fraud risk assessments and execute proactive measures
    • Utilize ongoing evaluation and adaptation of fraud detection systems based on new threats and data insights
    • Craft and maintain effective anti-fraud policies that align with regulatory expectations and industry standards
    • Harness data to effectively identify and prevent fraud

     

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    Designed for:

    • Fraud Analysts
    • Fraud Detection Officers
    • Fraud Policy Officers
    • Fraud Data Scientists
    • Data Engineers

    Learning Path: AML/Sanctions Specialist – Cross Skill into Fraud

    Designed to cross-skill AML and sanctions compliance teams with essential anti-fraud expertise, this training will enhance your teams’ existing knowledge, enabling them to do more with less by integrating core anti-fraud skills.

     

    Key benefits for teams:

    • Explore the connection between AML and fraud for a comprehensive approach to financial crime prevention
    • Develop and implement robust fraud strategies that safeguard your organization
    • Enhance investigative capabilities with advanced fraud detection techniques and data analytics
    • Leverage AI and machine learning to revolutionize your fraud prevention efforts
    • Adopt state-of-the-art tools and methodologies for combatting fraud
    • Analyze real-world case studies and cultivate practical problem-solving skills
    • Certify your teams’ expertise with the ACAMS Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS) credential
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    Designed for:

    • AML Advisory Officers
    • AML Officers
    • Compliance Officers
    • Risk Assessment Officers
    • Risk Assessment Managers
    • Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)
    • BSA Officers
    • Chief Compliance Officers
    • Sanctions Compliance Advisory Officers

    Learning Path: Fraud Subject Matter Expert

    Designed for your organization’s top experts and leaders, this training empowers them to further their knowledge and drive anti-fraud strategies across all business functions.

     

    Key benefits for teams:

    • Gain expertise in conducting thorough fraud risk assessments to identify and manage risks effectively
    • Collaborate closely with AML, compliance, and other teams to investigate and resolve complex fraud cases
    • Create and uphold robust anti-fraud policies that align with regulations and mitigate risks
    • Apply strategies to manage and reduce fraud losses, minimizing the financial impact on your organization
    • Lead customer education and communications programs to raise awareness and prevent fraud

     

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    Designed for:

    • Fraud Subject Matter Experts
    • Heads of Fraud
    • Heads of Fraud Strategy
    • Heads of Fraud Technology
    AFC Academy Anti-Fraud Training Helps Support Organizations

    Achieve the right anti-fraud outcomes

    Cultivate advanced anti-fraud skills

    Tailor fraud training to staff skill levels

    Boost efficiency with multi-skilled teams

    Communicate clear learning paths to the team

    Engage staff with cutting-edge training

    Build an enterprise approach to fraud training

    Equip teams to tackle critical threats

    Free Anti-Fraud Resources
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    Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Illicit Money Flows White Paper

    This white paper discusses how to tackle cyber-enabled fraud and its related financial flows.

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    Pig Butchering: The Nexus of Fraud and Money Laundering

    This infographic outlines investment fraud in several steps, identifying red flags and mitigation strategies for financial institutions.

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    Fraud Prevention in the Age of Mandatory Reimbursement Webinar

    Watch our free webinar to explore global shifts in reimbursement liability and how fraud teams can adapt their resources.


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