Candidate Update
Candidate Update
The CW provides exam candidates with the very latest news and developments affecting exam syllabuses and learning materials, listed by programme.
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Membership is available to anyone working in or interested in financial services worldwide.
Certified AML Compliance Professional (CACP)
Overview:
The CACP course is a globally recognized program designed to build comprehensive expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT). This certification equips professionals with the practical skills and regulatory knowledge to identify, assess, and manage financial crime risks in financial institutions, fintechs, and crypto businesses.
Course Coverage:
Introduction to AML/CFT and global frameworks (FATF, EU, FCA, DFSA)
Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR/SAR)
AML Risk-Based Approach
Sanctions & PEP Screening Techniques
Internal Controls & Audit Readiness
Ideal For:
Compliance Officers, AML Analysts, Financial Investigators, Regulators, Legal Consultants, and anyone working in regulated industries.
Delivery Mode: Live Online / In-Person
Certification: CACP – Certified AML Compliance Professional
Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP)
Overview:
The CRMP certification provides an advanced understanding of enterprise risk management, operational and financial risk assessment, and ISO 31000 frameworks. Learners will explore practical strategies to design, implement, and monitor risk programs across regulated and dynamic sectors.
Course Coverage:
Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Operational, Financial, and Regulatory Risks
Risk Appetite, Tolerance & Control Frameworks
Risk Registers and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
Incident Reporting & Business Continuity
Risk Governance & Internal Audit Coordination
Ideal For:
Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Internal Auditors, CFOs, Business Continuity Officers, and Consultants.
Delivery Mode: Hybrid (Live + Self-Paced Access)
Certification: CRMP – Certified Risk Management Professional
Governance & Compliance Specialist (GCS)
Overview:
This certification is crafted for professionals involved in corporate governance, ethics, and regulatory compliance. The program covers key frameworks that integrate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and focuses on promoting transparency, accountability, and organizational integrity.
Course Coverage:
Foundations of Corporate Governance
GRC Integration Models
Ethical Compliance Culture
Regulatory Reporting & Governance Frameworks
Board Oversight & Management Accountability
Whistleblower Systems & ESG Alignment
Ideal For:
Board Members, Compliance Heads, Corporate Secretaries, Internal Governance Professionals, and Regulators.
Delivery Mode: Executive Workshop / Online
Certification: GCS – Governance & Compliance Specialist
Custom Certification for Crypto Compliance Officers (CCCO)
Overview:
Tailored for professionals in the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) sector, this certification covers crypto-specific compliance topics, including FATF Travel Rule, blockchain tracing, exchange licensing, and decentralized finance (DeFi) risks. It's ideal for compliance officers in Web3, blockchain, and fintech projects.
Course Coverage:
Introduction to VASP Regulations (FATF, VARA, FCA)
Onboarding & KYC for Crypto Users
Blockchain Analytics & Transaction Monitoring
FATF Travel Rule & Data Exchange Protocols
Smart Contract & DeFi Risk Exposure
Licensing & Ongoing Compliance for Exchanges
Ideal For:
Crypto Compliance Officers, Fintech Startups, Blockchain Analysts, NFT Marketplaces, and Token Issuers.
Delivery Mode: Interactive Online / On-Demand
Certification: CCCO – Custom Certified Crypto Compliance Officer
Global Sanctions Analyst (GSA)
Overview:
The GSA certification focuses on the evolving world of international sanctions regimes, including OFAC, UN, UK, EU, and FATF guidelines. Participants will gain the tools and strategies to implement sanctions screening programs, perform risk assessments, and manage high-risk exposures with confidence.
Course Coverage:
Overview of Global Sanctions Regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, HM Treasury)
PEP Screening & Watchlist Management
Real-Time Screening Tools (Dow Jones, LexisNexis, etc.)
Sanctions Risk Rating & Reporting
Sectoral and Thematic Sanctions (e.g., Crypto, Maritime, Dual-Use Goods)
Enforcement Trends and Case Studies
Ideal For:
Sanctions Officers, AML Analysts, Compliance Specialists, Crypto Firms, Export Control Officers, and Legal Teams.
Delivery Mode: Virtual Classroom / In-House
Certification: GSA – Global Sanctions Analyst
The CW AFC Academy
The CW AFC Academy
A scalable anti-financial crime training program for
banks and non-bank financial institutions.
ADGM Training
