An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Certificate in
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Investigations and Suspicious
Activity Reporting
UPCOMING SESSIONS
| Date | Venue | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-26 Dec 2025 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 20-24 Apr 2026 | Barcelona - Spain | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 06-10 Jul 2026 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21-25 Sep 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 21-25 Dec 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Training Course Overview
In today’s complex financial environment, the demand for transparency and accountability has never been greater in the global fight against money laundering and financial crime. The capability to conduct effective anti-money laundering (AML) investigations and to produce precise and comprehensive Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) is essential to protecting the integrity of the financial system worldwide. Welcome to the Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting—an advanced, in-depth training course crafted to equip AML professionals and compliance officers with the critical knowledge, practical skills, and strategic insight required to excel in financial crime prevention.
As financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement agencies worldwide strengthen their efforts to detect and prevent illicit financial activity, the role of AML professionals becomes increasingly vital. The quality of investigations and the accuracy of SARs can uncover sophisticated criminal operations, disrupt unlawful financial networks, and uphold institutional and sector-wide integrity. In this high-stakes arena, your role demands a firm grasp of current AML practices and evolving compliance standards.
This training course goes beyond theory. It offers hands-on training, practical exercises, and real-world case studies to ensure that participants gain actionable expertise in conducting investigations and preparing SARs. You’ll explore the complexities of AML legislation, sharpen your investigative techniques, and learn how to craft detailed, compliant, and impactful SARs. Ethical considerations and legal responsibilities are woven throughout the curriculum, reinforcing your commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn to identify red flags and suspicious behaviors, conduct thorough investigations, and submit SARs in line with regulatory expectations. Topics such as quality assurance, documentation, and reporting timelines are also covered to ensure precision and consistency in your work.
By completing this training course, you will be empowered to detect, report, and prevent financial crimes—an essential capability for both your professional advancement and the protection of your organization. You will graduate as a confident, competent AML investigator and SAR specialist, ready to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing mission of preserving trust in the global financial system.
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this Anderson training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of AML investigations and suspicious activity reporting
- Conduct effective AML investigations
- Identify red flags and unusual activities indicative of money laundering
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely SARs
- Comply with AML regulations and reporting requirements
Designed for
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- AML Compliance Officers and Analysts
- Financial Crime Investigators
- Risk Managers
- Regulatory Compliance Professionals
- Law Enforcement Personnel
- Professionals involved in AML reporting and investigations
Learning Methods
This Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations and Suspicious Activity Reporting training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The facilitator will provide interactive presentation that incorporates slides, videos, group discussion, and practical exercises to examine all aspects of the topic.
The Course Outline
- What is AML and why do we need to investigate?
- Understanding the Role of AML Investigations
- Regulatory Framework for Suspicious Activity Reporting
- UAR v SAR
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Principles of AML Investigations
- Where to look and legal hurdles to overcome
- Gathering and Analyzing Evidence
- Interviewing Techniques and Documentation
- Peace and ADVOKATE, the interviewers bibles
- Recognizing Common Money Laundering Red Flags
- When do you report and start the Investigation
- Transaction Monitoring and Alert Generation
- The growing use of AI
- Case Studies and Practical Exercises
- SAR Requirements and Documentation
- UAR to SAR the process and why it is so important
- SAR Filing Process and Timelines
- Quality Assurance and Record-Keeping
- Consequences of non-compliance
- Challenges in AML Investigations and Reporting
- Who should be involved
- Effective Communication with Law Enforcement and Regulators
- Case Study: OCG money laundering
- Final Projects, Presentation of Projects, and Certification
The Certificate
- Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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