A tailored course, built for your situation
Audit-Tested Anti-Money-Laundering Programs for Compliance Officers
Implementation-grade training for compliance leaders building resilient, exam-ready AML frameworks
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Spending cycles preparing for audits only to face repeated examiner findings
The situation this course is for
Compliance officers often inherit fragmented AML frameworks or build them from scratch without access to proven structures. This leads to reactive fixes, inconsistent documentation, and audit outcomes that undermine credibility. The gap isn't effort, it's having a validated architecture to follow.
Who this is for
Mid-career compliance professionals in financial institutions, fintechs, or regulated platforms who lead or contribute to AML program design and audit readiness
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts without program ownership, consultants not involved in implementation, or teams relying solely on vendor solutions without internal framework development
What you walk away with
- Design an AML program that passes internal and external audits on first submission
- Apply risk-rating methodologies that align with examiner expectations
- Document customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring workflows that stand up to scrutiny
- Calibrate transaction monitoring systems to reduce false positives while maintaining coverage
- Communicate effectively with auditors and examiners using standardized frameworks
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Audit-Tested AML Programs
Establish the core principles and audit expectations shaping modern AML frameworks
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding the compliance lifecycle
- Regulatory expectations vs. operational reality
- Key components of examiner-ready programs
- Risk-based approach fundamentals
- Governance structures that pass review
- Documentation standards for audits
- Roles and responsibilities in AML ownership
- Program maturity models
- Benchmarking against peer institutions
- Common audit findings and root causes
- Evolving regulatory priorities
- Building a culture of compliance
Module 2. Risk Assessment and Customer Segmentation
Design risk classification models that withstand auditor scrutiny
12 chapters in this module
- Inherent risk drivers in financial services
- Customer risk tiering frameworks
- Geographic risk mapping
- Product and service risk scoring
- Channel-based risk factors
- Transaction volume and pattern analysis
- Third-party risk integration
- Ongoing risk reassessment cycles
- Documentation for risk decisions
- Aligning risk tiers with due diligence levels
- Handling high-risk customer justifications
- Audit trail creation for risk ratings
Module 3. Customer Due Diligence Implementation
Operationalize CDD workflows that meet regulatory and audit standards
12 chapters in this module
- CDD requirements across jurisdictions
- Onboarding process design
- Identity verification best practices
- Beneficial ownership tracing
- Source of wealth and funds analysis
- Document retention policies
- Digital onboarding compliance
- Enhanced due diligence triggers
- Ongoing customer review cycles
- Red flags in customer profiles
- Correspondent banking due diligence
- Audit preparation for CDD files
Module 4. Ongoing Monitoring and Transaction Analysis
Build monitoring systems that detect suspicious behavior and justify thresholds
12 chapters in this module
- Transaction monitoring fundamentals
- Setting alert thresholds
- Behavioral baseline modeling
- Scenario design for red flags
- False positive reduction techniques
- Case management workflows
- Investigation documentation standards
- Escalation protocols
- SAR/STR filing criteria
- Model validation cycles
- Audit expectations for monitoring logs
- Continuous improvement of detection rules
Module 5. Suspicious Activity Reporting Workflows
Streamline SAR/STR processes to meet regulatory timelines and quality standards
12 chapters in this module
- Determining reportable activity
- Internal escalation paths
- Investigation documentation
- SAR narrative writing standards
- Filing timelines and compliance
- Exemption and delay protocols
- Coordination with law enforcement
- Quality assurance for filings
- Audit preparation for SAR logs
- Cross-border reporting challenges
- Staff training on SAR criteria
- Metrics for reporting effectiveness
Module 6. Internal Audit and Examiner Engagement
Prepare for audits with structured documentation and communication strategies
12 chapters in this module
- Audit planning cycles
- Document request response protocols
- Examiner communication best practices
- Defensible rationale development
- Corrective action plan drafting
- Follow-up tracking systems
- Mock audit execution
- Audit finding categorization
- Management response drafting
- Regulatory correspondence standards
- Audit trail maintenance
- Post-audit program refinement
Module 7. Technology and System Integration
Integrate compliance systems to support audit-ready operations
12 chapters in this module
- Selecting AML monitoring platforms
- System configuration for compliance
- Data quality requirements
- Integration with core banking systems
- API-based monitoring solutions
- Alert volume management
- System-generated reporting
- Vendor management for compliance tech
- Change management for system updates
- Audit trails in digital systems
- User access controls
- System validation for audits
Module 8. Training and Staff Competency
Develop training programs that satisfy auditor expectations
12 chapters in this module
- Role-based training design
- New hire compliance onboarding
- Ongoing training cycles
- Training content development
- Delivery methods and tracking
- Assessment and competency testing
- Documentation for auditors
- Refresher training schedules
- Leadership training modules
- Third-party training oversight
- Training gap analysis
- Audit responses for training programs
Module 9. Program Metrics and Performance Monitoring
Define KPIs that demonstrate program effectiveness to auditors
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying key risk indicators
- Alert-to-investigation ratios
- SAR filing trends
- False positive rates
- Case closure timelines
- Training completion rates
- Audit finding resolution timelines
- Risk rating accuracy
- Customer onboarding compliance
- Examiner feedback tracking
- Dashboards for senior management
- Reporting to audit and board
Module 10. Regulatory Change Management
Stay ahead of evolving requirements with structured adaptation processes
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory monitoring techniques
- Change impact assessment
- Policy update workflows
- Stakeholder communication plans
- Implementation timelines
- Documentation updates
- Training updates
- Audit trail for changes
- Cross-border regulatory alignment
- Engagement with legal teams
- Regulatory filing updates
- Post-implementation review
Module 11. Third-Party and Correspondent Risk
Manage extended risk through audit-compliant oversight
12 chapters in this module
- Third-party risk assessment
- Due diligence on vendors
- Correspondent banking relationships
- Agent network oversight
- Contractual compliance terms
- Ongoing monitoring of partners
- Audit rights in third-party agreements
- Risk-based review frequency
- Exit strategies for high-risk partners
- Reporting obligations for third parties
- Examiner expectations for oversight
- Documentation for audits
Module 12. Program Optimization and Continuous Improvement
Evolve AML frameworks using feedback and performance data
12 chapters in this module
- Post-audit review processes
- Examiner feedback integration
- Internal review cycles
- Benchmarking against peers
- Technology upgrades
- Process automation opportunities
- Staff feedback collection
- Regulatory trend anticipation
- Cost-benefit analysis of controls
- Risk appetite alignment
- Board reporting enhancements
- Future-proofing the program
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing for a regulatory audit
- Designing or rebuilding an AML program
- Responding to examiner findings
- Scaling compliance operations with growth
Before vs. after
Before
Building AML frameworks reactively, relying on fragmented guidance, and facing repeated audit findings
After
Confidently designing, documenting, and defending a comprehensive, examiner-ready AML program from day one
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 45, 60 hours of self-paced learning, designed to be completed alongside full-time work over 6, 8 weeks.
If nothing changes
Continuing with ad-hoc or outdated AML frameworks increases the likelihood of examiner criticism, operational inefficiencies, and reputational exposure during audits.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance webinars or academic courses, this program delivers implementation-grade frameworks used in examiner-tested institutions, with practical templates and a custom playbook not available in off-the-shelf training.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Compliance officers and risk professionals responsible for designing, maintaining, or auditing anti-money-laundering programs in financial institutions or regulated technology platforms.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is there a certificate upon completion?
Yes, a certificate of completion is issued through the Art of Service learning platform after finishing all modules.
$199 one-time. Approximately 45, 60 hours of self-paced learning, designed to be completed alongside full-time work over 6, 8 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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