How to Build and Manage an Efficient Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Program
Master the complete framework for building and managing effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs using the industry-standard 5 Pillars approach.
What you’ll learn
- Explore key components of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and AML Compliance Program.
- Understand 5 Pillars of an AML Compliance Program.
- Learn main responsibilities of an AML Compliance Officer.
- Discover how to set up AML Compliance in your organization.
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 1min.
- Understanding AML and AML Compliance Programs –> 2 lectures • 6min.
- Pillar 1 – Designated AML Compliance Officer –> 2 lectures • 5min.
- Pillar 2 – Policies, Procedures and Internal Controls –> 2 lectures • 7min.
- Pillar 3 – Customer Due Diligence (CDD) –> 2 lectures • 6min.
- Pillar 4 – Independent Testing –> 2 lectures • 6min.
- Pillar 5 – AML Training –> 2 lectures • 4min.
- Conclusion –> 1 lecture • 2min.
Requirements
Master the complete framework for building and managing effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance programs using the industry-standard 5 Pillars approach.
Money laundering costs the global economy trillions of dollars annually, and regulatory authorities are imposing increasingly severe penalties on non-compliant organizations. This comprehensive course provides you with the exact blueprint used by leading financial institutions to build bulletproof AML compliance programs that satisfy regulators and protect against financial crime.
You’ll learn the proven 5 Pillars methodology that forms the backbone of every successful AML program, giving you a systematic approach to compliance that you can implement immediately in any organization.
What You’ll Learn:
Foundation & Framework:
- Master money laundering basics and understand the complete regulatory landscape
- Discover the 5 Pillars of an Effective AML Program that regulators expect to see
- Learn how these pillars work together to create comprehensive protection
Pillar 1 – Designated AML Compliance Officer:
- Define the essential roles, responsibilities, and qualifications for AML officers
- Structure the compliance function for maximum effectiveness
- Establish proper reporting lines and accountability frameworks
Pillar 2 – Policies, Procedures and Internal Controls:
- Design bulletproof AML policies that pass regulatory scrutiny
- Implement comprehensive KYC/CDD procedures that actually work
- Create internal controls that catch problems before they become violations
Pillar 3 – Customer Due Diligence (CDD):
- Master risk-based assessment methodologies that allocate resources efficiently
- Identify and evaluate customer, geographic, and product risk factors
- Build CDD processes that scale with your business while maintaining effectiveness
Pillar 4 – Independent Testing:
- Understand the critical purpose and different types of independent testing
- Learn proper audit scope and methodology for AML programs
- Transform audit findings into actionable improvement plans
Pillar 5 – AML Training:
- Develop targeted training programs for different audiences and risk levels
- Measure training effectiveness and build a genuine culture of compliance
- Create sustainable learning programs that evolve with changing regulations
Who This Course Is For:
- Compliance professionals who need to understand or build AML programs using industry best practices
- Banking and financial services employees required to understand AML compliance frameworks
- Risk management professionals looking to specialize in financial crime prevention
- Internal auditors who need to evaluate AML program effectiveness
- Legal professionals working with regulated financial institutions
- Business owners and executives in financial services who need comprehensive AML knowledge
- Consultants advising clients on AML compliance implementation
- Career changers seeking to enter the high-demand compliance field with structured expertise
Why This Course Works:
This isn’t theoretical training—it’s the exact framework used by successful financial institutions worldwide. The 5 Pillars approach is recognized by regulators as the gold standard for AML compliance, and you’ll learn how to implement each pillar systematically and effectively.
You’ll get practical, actionable guidance on each component, from structuring your compliance officer role to designing training programs that actually change behavior. Every section builds on the previous one, giving you a complete, integrated understanding of how professional AML programs really work.
The course includes real-world applications, regulatory expectations for each pillar, and the critical interdependencies that make or break AML programs. You’ll understand not just what to do, but why each element is essential and how they work together.
By the end of this course, you’ll have:
- Complete mastery of the 5 Pillars framework used by leading institutions
- The ability to assess and improve existing AML programs
- Practical knowledge to build new AML programs from the ground up
- Understanding of regulatory expectations for each program component
- Confidence to lead AML initiatives and communicate effectively with senior management
Whether you’re building your first AML program or enhancing an existing one, this course provides the structured, comprehensive approach that regulators expect and that actually works in practice.