A tailored course, built for your situation
Audit-Tested Anti-Money-Laundering Programs for Cross-Functional Programs
Implementation-grade frameworks for building resilient, cross-team AML programs that pass scrutiny
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Fragmented AML programs fail audits, not because of bad intent, but because of misaligned execution across teams.
The situation this course is for
Anti-money-laundering initiatives often live in silos, compliance owns policy, tech builds controls, and operations run processes. When audit time comes, gaps emerge. Evidence is missing. Ownership is unclear. Controls don’t map to policy. The result? Remediation cycles, delayed approvals, and reputational drag. This isn’t a compliance failure, it’s a coordination failure.
Who this is for
Business and technology professionals in financial services, real estate, or regulated asset management who lead, support, or audit AML programs across compliance, risk, IT, legal, and operations.
Who this is not for
This is not for junior staff seeking awareness-level training or executives looking for high-level overviews. It's not a certification prep course.
What you walk away with
- Design an AML program that aligns policy, process, and technology across departments
- Build audit-ready documentation using standardized, field-tested templates
- Map controls to regulatory expectations with precision and traceability
- Coordinate cross-functional implementation without overburdening teams
- Anticipate and respond to auditor inquiries with confidence
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Cross-Functional AML
Establish the core principles of integrated AML programs and their audit requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining cross-functional AML scope
- Regulatory expectations across jurisdictions
- Key audit criteria for program validation
- Roles and responsibilities across teams
- Governance models for AML oversight
- Risk-based approach fundamentals
- Integrating KYC with AML workflows
- Transaction monitoring basics
- Customer due diligence tiers
- Ongoing monitoring requirements
- Data integrity for compliance
- Documentation standards for auditors
Module 2. Designing Audit-Ready AML Frameworks
Structure programs to meet auditor expectations from day one.
12 chapters in this module
- Blueprinting the AML control framework
- Control ownership and RACI design
- Policy-to-process traceability
- Evidence collection planning
- Version control for compliance artifacts
- Audit trail requirements
- Risk rating methodologies
- Threshold setting for monitoring
- Exception handling protocols
- Incident escalation workflows
- Reporting structure alignment
- Independent testing integration
Module 3. Cross-Team Process Integration
Align legal, compliance, operations, and technology on shared AML execution.
12 chapters in this module
- Bridging compliance and operations
- Tech team engagement strategies
- Legal alignment on risk appetite
- Finance team coordination
- HR involvement in training
- Vendor risk and AML oversight
- Onboarding process integration
- Offboarding compliance checks
- Change management for AML updates
- Cross-departmental review cycles
- Feedback loops for improvement
- Performance metrics for coordination
Module 4. Technology Enablement for AML
Leverage systems to support audit-ready controls and documentation.
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting AML monitoring tools
- Integrating with core banking systems
- APIs for data flow consistency
- Automating KYC updates
- Alert triage and management
- False positive reduction techniques
- Data lineage for auditors
- System validation protocols
- User access controls
- Audit log configuration
- Change tracking in production
- Disaster recovery for AML systems
Module 5. Documentation That Passes Scrutiny
Create clear, complete, and consistent records for auditors.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy drafting for clarity
- Procedure documentation standards
- Control descriptions that withstand review
- Evidence retention schedules
- Version history maintenance
- Cross-referencing controls to regulations
- Narratives for complex processes
- Diagrams and flowcharts for auditors
- Glossary and definitions management
- Third-party report integration
- Internal audit response templates
- Regulatory inquiry preparation
Module 6. Testing and Validation Protocols
Design and execute tests that prove program effectiveness.
12 chapters in this module
- Test planning for AML controls
- Sampling methodologies for audits
- Control testing vs. transaction testing
- Deficiency classification frameworks
- Remediation tracking systems
- Independent testing coordination
- Penetration testing for AML systems
- Scenario-based validation
- Benchmarking against peers
- Stress testing AML thresholds
- Reporting test results to leadership
- Follow-up validation cycles
Module 7. Training and Awareness Rollout
Ensure all teams understand their AML roles and responsibilities.
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based training design
- Onboarding compliance training
- Ongoing awareness campaigns
- Testing knowledge retention
- Manager training responsibilities
- External contractor awareness
- Phishing and social engineering
- Red flag identification
- Reporting suspicious activity
- Case study development
- Training completion tracking
- Audit preparation for staff
Module 8. Incident Response and Escalation
Respond to suspicious activity with speed and precision.
12 chapters in this module
- SAR filing timelines
- Internal reporting workflows
- Legal counsel engagement
- Cross-team incident coordination
- Media response protocols
- Regulatory notification requirements
- Post-incident review process
- Root cause analysis methods
- Control enhancement post-event
- Staff support during investigations
- Documentation of decisions
- Lessons learned integration
Module 9. Regulatory Change Management
Stay ahead of evolving requirements without disruption.
12 chapters in this module
- Monitoring regulatory updates
- Impact assessment frameworks
- Change approval workflows
- Policy update coordination
- Implementation timelines
- Stakeholder communication plans
- Training on new requirements
- System configuration updates
- Audit readiness for changes
- External advisor coordination
- Documentation of rationale
- Feedback to regulators
Module 10. Executive Reporting and Oversight
Communicate AML program health to leadership and boards.
12 chapters in this module
- Board-level reporting design
- KPIs for AML effectiveness
- Risk appetite alignment
- Budget justification strategies
- Third-party risk reporting
- Audit finding summaries
- Incident trend analysis
- Resource gap identification
- Strategic initiative prioritization
- Compliance culture metrics
- Benchmarking performance
- Crisis communication planning
Module 11. Third-Party and Vendor Risk
Extend AML controls to external partners and suppliers.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor due diligence process
- Contractual compliance clauses
- Ongoing monitoring of vendors
- Audit rights and access
- Subprocessor oversight
- Geographic risk considerations
- Technology provider assessments
- Service provider training
- Incident response coordination
- Exit strategy planning
- Compliance validation methods
- Reporting vendor issues
Module 12. Continuous Improvement and Maturity
Evolve the AML program from compliant to resilient.
12 chapters in this module
- Maturity model assessment
- Gap analysis techniques
- Roadmap development
- Innovation in AML tech
- Benchmarking against leaders
- Lessons from audit findings
- Staff feedback integration
- Process optimization
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Succession planning
- Knowledge transfer protocols
- Program sunset and renewal
How this maps to your situation
- You're launching a new AML program across teams
- You're preparing for a regulatory audit
- You're responding to audit findings
- You're integrating AML into a new technology platform
Before vs. after
Before
AML efforts are fragmented, documentation is inconsistent, and audit prep is reactive.
After
The program is integrated, evidence is ready, and audits become validation points, not stress tests.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 4-6 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning.
If nothing changes
Without a coordinated, audit-tested approach, organizations face repeated findings, increased scrutiny, and operational drag, even when controls exist.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program provides implementation-grade tools, real-world templates, and cross-functional coordination strategies not found in certification prep or awareness training.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Business and technology professionals who lead, support, or audit AML programs across compliance, risk, IT, legal, and operations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
No. This course is focused on implementation, not certification. The value is in the tools, templates, and playbook for real-world use.
$199 one-time. Approximately 4-6 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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