At the KYC360 Academy, our mission is to revolutionise the way businesses train their employees in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Prevention. Despite the severe reputational damage that money laundering allegations can cause, many businesses meet their training obligations by requiring staff to complete the same theory-heavy e-learning or face-to-face courses year after year. This repetitive approach often leads to disengagement and a lack of awareness about the critical role every employee plays in safeguarding their organisation from criminal exploitation.

Our approach at KYC360 Academy is different. We believe the key to engaging staff in financial crime prevention is providing them with the flexibility to explore topics that interest them most, whilst also offering certifications that support their career growth. That’s why we have developed the world’s most comprehensive catalogue of financial crime-related e-learning courses and certifications.

Our commitment includes:

• Delivering up-to-date, practical, and relevant AML and financial crime prevention courses and certifications.
• Equipping learners with essential skills, tools, and strategies to detect, investigate, report, and prevent financial crime.
• Fostering a culture of ethical responsibility and compliance within financial institutions, law enforcement, and the corporate sector.
• Providing expert guidance, thought leadership, and best practices to help organizations stay ahead of emerging financial crime threats.

At KYC360 Academy, we are dedicated to shaping a safer and more transparent financial world.

Training and Certification Framework

This framework offers a structured approach to AML training and certification, strengthening expertise, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting professional development.

It defines a comprehensive pathway of courses, certifications, and awards designed to equip employees with the essential knowledge, skills, and ethical standards required for effective performance and adherence to industry regulations.

Additionally, the framework includes specialised training and certification programs for users of the KYC360 platform and RiskScreen, enabling them to maximise the effectiveness of these compliance solutions.

Portfolio of Courses

A series of 50+ short industry focused courses have been created and structured into a grouping of 6 Certificates

• Certificate in AML – 10 Courses
• Certificate in Cross – Sectoral AML Vulnerabilities – 10 courses
• Certificate in AML Predicate Criminality -10 courses
• Certificate in Sanctions Risk Management – 5 courses
• Certificate in Know Your Customer (KYC) – 7 courses
• Certificate in AML Case Analysis – 8 courses

We also offer a series of product focused courses to help our customers maximise the performance of our platform and technology.

Portfolio of Courses

• Certificate in AML Screening (for RiskScreen users)
• Certificate in AML Continuous Screening (for KYC360 Screening users)
• Certificate in AML Screening for Administrators (for admin-level users of KYC360 Screening) 
• Certificate in Onboarding 
• Certificate in CLM 

Learners have the flexibility to study any of the 50 available courses, each of which is individually CPD accredited. Upon completing a full set of courses within a certificate program, they will receive a formal certification and a digital badge, along with individual CPD certificates for each course completed.

For most learners, the Certificate in AML serves as the ideal starting point, providing a solid foundation in AML principles.

Those looking to advance further can pursue the Professional Certification in AML by completing an additional 20 courses from the remaining five certificate programs. These courses can be selected as full certificates or structured from various course groups across different certifications, allowing learners to tailor their study plans to suit their professional development goals.

Any questions? You can download the Academy FAQ document here.