Building an AFC Compliance Program

This course is designed for mid-level compliance professionals working in AFC. While there is no prerequisite for the course, learners are expected to have prior knowledge of the risks and methods related to financial crime, as well as the regulatory expectations related to financial crime prevention.

No, this certificate is a fully online, self-paced course. It does not include live instruction or interaction with other learners.

You have four weeks from the date you purchase the certificate to access the study materials and complete this Building an AFC Compliance Program certificate course. After four weeks, your access to the study materials will expire. The exact date your access will expire can be found on our LMS. Please contact us if you need to extend your access.

Yes, all ACAMS certificate courses are accessible on desktop, mobile, and most other devices.

An ACAMS certificate course is a short, self-paced online course focused on a specific topic within anti-financial crime (AFC). These courses are designed to be completed in about four weeks and include a 20-question final assessment. Upon completion, learners receive a certificate of achievement, demonstrating their understanding of the subject matter.

In contrast, an ACAMS certification program – like the CAMS Certification – is a comprehensive, structured program that validates a professional’s knowledge and experience in a broader area of AFC. Certification programs typically require several months of study and preparation, culminating in a rigorous exam of approximately 120 multiple-choice questions. Upon passing, candidates earn a designation, which must be maintained through ongoing education and recertification every three years.