About Certifications
ACAMS certification programs are recognized as the gold standard for AFC training by regulators around the globe. Certify your expertise in anti-money laundering, sanctions, and fraud.
Certifications the AFC industry trusts
Our certification programs set the benchmark in our industry and cover all AFC topics, including money laundering, fraud, and sanctions.
With practical offerings for every stage of your career, you’ll learn how to immediately apply training to your day-to-day work.
We can also train your entire team, so your organization is better prepared to stay ahead of financial crime. Learn more about group training.
What you can expect from ACAMS certifications
Developed by AFC experts, our certifications provide both in-depth coverage of each topic and practical advice you can apply right away.
With study guides, flash cards, and a practice test included in your purchase, you’ll have all the resources you need to prepare for your final certification exam.
- Becoming certified includes becoming an ACAMS member. Membership gives you access to training webinars, member insights, and analysis from our global team of AFC experts – enabling you to keep learning and earn the credits you need to recertify your designation.
Certifications for every stage of your career
Associate-level certifications
Develop fundamental skills in transaction monitoring, FinTech compliance, and financial regulations, including know your customer requirements.
Specialist-level certifications
Gold-standard credentials for AFC specialists, including certification programs in anti-money laundering, sanctions, crypto, and fraud.
Advanced-level certifications
Credentials for mid- and senior-level professionals across topics like auditing, financial crimes investigation, and risk management.
Certification outcomes for organizations
Highly prepared, trusted teams
Build an educated, confident, and effective anti-financial crime team with ACAMS certifications. Our programs help teams navigate change, stay ahead of developing trends, and apply best practices to their everyday work.
Expertise recognized by regulators
ACAMS is recognized globally by regulators as the gold standard for AFC training. Help your team meet their continuing education requirements and be better prepared to fight financial crime.
Continuous learning in a global AFC community
ACAMS certification programs are exclusively for our members, who participate in the largest AFC community in the world. By combining ACAMS membership and certification, you enable employees to join an active network that shares ideas, advice, and best practices in AFC.
How to access certification
Join ACAMS as a member to access our certification programs. Our members receive many benefits, including industry analysis and timely intelligence on the changing AFC landscape.
We also offer group training for organizations in the public and private sectors, in order to streamline the certification process for teams.
Visit our certification listing page to find the application requirements for each certification program.