AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD
This certificate course provides essential knowledge for KYC and CDD procedures which are key tools in assessing customer risk and a legal requirement to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) laws.
This AGRC Certificate has been approved and accredited by the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF).
- 15 CPD Units
- 20 Hours
- All Levels
A key concern and significant risk for financial institutions remain the possibility of unknowingly becoming complicit in money laundering actions, where illegitimate money is moved into legitimate institutions. In order to mitigate such risk, FIs have strengthened their internal control systems by increasingly making use of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements, as part of their anti-money laundering (AML) strategies.
About the CertificateKYC/CDD is a critical element for effectively managing the risks posed by potential clients (thus protecting the organization against criminals, terrorists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) who might present a higher risk) and possible dubious actions by existing customers that need to be regularly reassessed.
This certificate course provides essential knowledge for KYC and CDD procedures which are key tools in assessing customer risk and a legal requirement to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) laws. Effective KYC/CDD involves knowing a customer’s identity and their financial activities, ongoing monitoring of business activities, and identifying and mitigating the AML/CFT risk a business relationship may pose on the regulated entity.
Learning Outcomes- Understand the importance of adopting effective KYC/CDD policies and procedures in a regulated entity
- Review international guidance on the essential elements of KYC standards and the applicable regulatory framework
- Have the ability to establish and maintain a solid CDD programme
- Successfully assess the different levels of due diligence that can be applied by an entity
- Efficiently deal with higher risk situations and cases in an effective manner
- Have a practical perspective on the adverse effects that can result from lack of efficient KYC/CDD procedures
Course Features
- Acquire Theoretical & Practical Knowledge
- Attain The PAGRC Designation
- Study Online
- Learn At Your Own Pace
- Online AGRC Examination
- 1-Year AGRC Membership
- 15 CPD Units In Financial Regulation
Format
• Register at any time for this online, open Certificate
• Study in your own time and at your own pace (you have up to 3 months to complete)
• Assessed by online multiple-choice exam
6 Reasons to Become AGRC Certified!
- Comprehensive Knowledge | Comprehensive knowledge of what constitutes Money Laundering (ML) and the steps financial institutions need to follow to curtail the criminal world’s increasingly complex attempts to legalize the money accrued from its illegal activities.
- Tools, Information & Skills | The necessary tools, information and skills to transform you into an in-demand professional for financial institutions and other organizations looking to create or strengthen their AML divisions.
- Practical Knowledge | Via the use of five case studies, a thorough understanding of what has been put in practice across the globe to prevent Money Laundering from a legal, regulatory, political, enforcement and economic perspective.
- 1-Year Membership | Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRCC professionals worldwide.
- Professional Designation | Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a Compliance professional.
- Study At Your Own Pace | Year-round registration with the option to complete the 10-hour online interactive Sanctions Compliance Certification at your own pace and schedule, plus two attempts to pass the final exam consisting of 40 multiple choice questions.
About the AGRC
- The Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) is a non-profit global professional accreditation and certification organization and networking platform
- AGRC is the fastest growing International AML and compliance community in the world
- AGRC aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and sharing of experiences among Compliance, Risk, and Governance professionals
- The AGRC Values: Education | Expertise | Innovation | Global Outreach | Networking
- Learn more..
• An introduction to KYC/Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• The value of Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• CDD: Establishing and maintaining a strong CDD programme
• CDD in higher risk situations and record keeping requirements
• AML Case Studies
• 20 hours of Self-Paced Online Interactive Learning
• AGRC Study Guide
• Analysis of Practical Case Studies
• Set of Mock Practice Questions
• 1-Year Free AGRC Membership
• AGRC Online Examination (two attempts)
• AGRC Certificate
This module is addressed to all individuals who practice Anti-Money Laundering such as Compliance/AML Managers in Banks, Investment Firms, Investment Funds, Trust Service Corporate Providers and Lawyers.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs for the completion and award of the Certificate in Sanctions Compliance, issued by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
You attain access to the AGRC examination upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test – rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is to email info@agrc.org with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.
You have three (3) months from the date of purchase of the training programme to complete the course and book the exam. If you fail to do so, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam via the third-party exam centre.
This certification has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and course has been created by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF). The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for 15 CPD units in financial regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Most frequent questions and answers
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study material and self-paced eLearning lectures.
Yes, for each AGRC package you will receive the Study Guide, and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured guided eLearning package that includes video lectures, case studies and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.
Yes, the AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD is designed to be a fully self-paced online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
The AGRC Study Guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.
You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test – rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is to email info@agrc.org with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs for the completion and award of the Certificate in KYC and CDD, issued by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you would be expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students, tend to complete their training in under 3 months.
The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam, 1-year free AGRC membership, and two attempts for the Online Exam. Upon passing the exam you will attain the AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD.
This module is addressed to all individuals who practice Anti-Money Laundering such as Compliance/AML Managers in Banks, Investment Firms, Investment Funds, Trust Service Corporate Providers and Lawyers.
This certification has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and course has been created by the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF). The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for 15 CPD units in financial regulation.
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What People Say About EIMF
AGRC’s certificate in compliance helped me advance my career in the field of compliance by teaching me the ins and outs of the sector, the challenges I may face in the future, and the skills I need to overcome them and help my company remain compliant in a heavily regulated world.
Compliance and its role in the financial world have never been easier to understand than with AGRC’s certificate programmes. The course was clear, comprehensive and practical, and provided me with the tools and skills I needed to further my career in compliance. I highly recommend these certifications and courses!
This certification is precisely what I was looking for. Since I work remotely, the best option for me was a self-paced, e-learning course that I could do and complete at my own convenience and at random hours of the day. AGRC’s training offered exactly that, plus a lot more. I delved deep into the world of compliance, gaining a thorough understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed as a compliance officer. Thank you AGRC!
AGRC makes compliance super interesting and simple to grasp. Their self-paced, online learning offerings are captivating and have prepared me to take the plunge and become a full-time compliance professional.
I wasn’t sure whether transitioning into the world of compliance was the right move for me. After taking this course, I’m convinced I made the right decision. The course was super interesting, offering me a solid foundation of GRC issues, and it got me super hyped to build a career in compliance.
Compliance has been trending lately and AGRC’s certificate caters to this growing need for compliance officers or at least experts in the sector. The course materials were insightful, comprehensive and clear, relying heavily on case studies that show theory working in practice and helping us understand the true value of compliance and its concepts in action in the business world. Don’t miss out on what’s a wonderful course!
This course and certification are exceptional when it comes to introducing you to compliance and its importance in today’s financial world. Self-paced, online and very engaging material. Top notch.
AGRC's self-paced, online course on compliance is ideal for professionals who want to pick up new information on the AGRC world and contribute to building a solid corporate culture for their workplace. In this day and age, being ethical is the name of the game and this certificate allows you to grow in that direction.
Insightful, practical and complete courses on compliance, AML and KYC/CDD. Five out of five stars. I strongly recommend the AGRC courses to anyone who wants to join the financial services sector or he is already following a relevant career path. Practical and easy to understand, including video material and study handouts. Online exams are also a great addition to the whole package.
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