Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Courses

Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist

The Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist learning programme will equip you, the counter fraud professional, with the skills and understanding to effectively prevent, detect and investigate fraud. The Cifas Fraud and Cyber Academy has been approved to deliver the ACFS and teaches a unique module Understanding Fraud and Fraudsters. The programme itself is accredited by the Counter Fraud Professional Awards Board (CFPAB) and has been approved by Northumbria University.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) for Beginners

Using examples of real-world cases, the course helps learners understand how money laundering risks can appear in day-to-day business activity. By the end, participants will have a solid basic grounding in the subject and greater confidence in recognising concerns, knowing when to ask questions, and helping protect their organisation, customers, and stakeholders from financial and reputational harm.

Counter Fraud Horizon Scanning 2-Hour Webinar

This masterclass will provide delegates with an insight into recent legislation and look forward to new legislation, changes to the regulatory landscape, new standards and well as looking at current figures and trends.

Counter-Fraud Technical Officer Pathway

Technical skills and data-driven investigation capabilities are at the very forefront of fraud detection. As a technical counter-fraud professional, your ability to interrogate databases, analyse websites, automate detection rules, and work efficiently with large datasets places you at the cutting edge of fighting sophisticated fraud schemes - giving you access to high-demand career opportunities across financial services, law enforcement, and cybersecurity.

Identity and Document Fraud – Best Practice

This course will inform the learner about the current document fraud threat landscape and will look at best practice for those who have to examine identity documents and supporting documentation online in the support of identity verification processes. 

This course is delivered in compliance with UK Government best practice for examining identity documents, including Companies House requirements, Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the Digital identity and attributes trust framework (DIATF) and Good Practice Guide 45 (GPG 45).

In Practice: Financial Crime Prevention

The Cifas Fraud and Cyber Academy In Practice courses are designed for busy professionals operating across a range of functions and roles who wish to gain an efficient and comprehensive foundation in the prevention and investigation of financial crime. The course focuses on acquiring practical skills, knowledge and understanding allowing you to immediately apply your learning in the workplace. 

In Practice: Financial Crime Investigation

The Cifas Fraud and Cyber Academy In Practice courses are designed for busy professionals operating across a range of functions and roles who wish to gain an efficient yet comprehensive foundation in the prevention and investigation of financial crime, with an exclusive focus on acquiring practical skills and knowledge that allows you to immediately apply your learning in the workplace. 

PEPs and Sanctions for Beginners 

Recent world events have put the terms Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and Sanctions, in the financial crime spotlight. The risks surrounding PEPs is higher than ever, as is the importance of recognising Sanctions. But even though these terms are often spoken about regarding global conflicts, there is also the local risk that all organisations must be aware of.

Professional Certificate in Fraud Investigation

This certified course teaches the key components of investigative practice, from the elementary to the complex. From understanding key legislation and gathering intelligence, to interviewing witnesses and closing a case, it is essential learning for those working in, or aspiring to work in, fraud investigations. Relevant to public, private and third sector professionals.  Fully certified and Ofqual-recognised.

Professional Certificate in Fraud Prevention 

This all-encompassing, highly practical course enables learners to understand and assess the risk of fraud facing their organisation, and develop, implement and communicate prevention strategies, including the effective fraud prevention campaigns and the harnessing of technology. Fully accredited and Ofqual-recognised.

Python for Counter Fraud

Python is one of the most popular programming languages today, and mastering it provides significant investigative and automation opportunities for fraud investigators. From analysing transaction patterns to automating repetitive checks, Python can transform how efficiently you work with data and detect fraud.

SQL (Structured Query Language) for Counter Fraud Investigators

This hands-on online course combines clear SQL instruction with extensive practical exercises using coding sandboxes. You will write real SQL queries, receive immediate feedback, and progressively build your skills from basic data retrieval through to sophisticated fraud detection scripts. 

By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and capability to interrogate databases professionally, automate fraud detection, and create reusable queries supporting your organisation's counter-fraud operations.

Verifying Customer Identities

How do you distinguish between a genuine customer and a bad actor looking to exploit your business? In today's fraud landscape, customer verification (commonly known as KYC - Know Your Customer) is your first line of defence against application fraud and financial crime.

Every document and image submitted during customer onboarding contains vital clues about authenticity and intent. This intensive online fraud prevention training course equips high-volume KYC and counter-fraud teams with practical skills to verify customers effectively, detect fake or altered digital documents, and prevent application fraud.