Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF)

Protect Your Business from Financial Crimes with AML/CTF Compliance Training Stay ahead in the fight...

4.811
2-4 Hours
20
Intermediate

About This Course

Protect Your Business from Financial Crimes with AML/CTF Compliance Training

Stay ahead in the fight against financial crime with our fully online, self-paced course on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF). Designed for financial professionals, compliance officers, and business leaders in Australia, this program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to implement, monitor, and manage AML/CTF compliance programs effectively across their organisation.

As global and Australian regulations become stricter, businesses must maintain strong financial crime prevention frameworks to detect, prevent, and respond to money laundering and terrorism financing. This course covers the AML/CTF Act 2006, AUSTRAC reporting requirements, and best practices for risk management, helping organisations mitigate compliance risks and align with national and international regulatory obligations.

Through structured online modules, interactive quizzes, and a final assessment, participants will develop practical expertise in enforcing anti-money laundering policies, identifying suspicious transactions, and applying financial crime risk management strategies. By the end of the program, learners will be prepared to strengthen internal controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and implement AML/CTF programs that safeguard their organisation from financial crime.

Why Take This Course?

  • Aligned with Australian AML/CTF Laws: Understand the latest updates to AML laws in Australia, AUSTRAC rules, and global best practices in financial crime prevention.
  • Risk Management: Learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to money laundering and terrorism financing across different business sectors.
  • Audit & Reporting Skills: Gain the ability to prepare for AUSTRAC audits, manage customer due diligence (CDD/KYC), and maintain accurate reporting and recordkeeping standards.
  • Practical Compliance Knowledge: Build confidence in implementing AML/CTF programs, transaction monitoring, suspicious matter reporting (SMR), and ongoing compliance training within your organisation.

What You'll Learn

  • AML/CTF Legislation and Regulations: Gain a thorough understanding of the AML/CTF Act 2006, AUSTRAC requirements, and how they impact businesses in Australia.
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation: Learn to identify the risks associated with money laundering and terrorism financing and how to mitigate them.
  • Know Your Customer (KYC): Master KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures to verify customer identities and ensure compliance.
  • Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR): Learn how to detect and report suspicious financial transactions that may involve criminal activity.
  • AML/CTF Audit Preparation: Build the skills necessary to prepare for AML audits, ensure record-keeping practices are compliant, and report on financial crimes to AUSTRAC.

Requirements

There are no strict academic requirements to join this course. It is suitable for learners with an interest in compliance, governance, regulation, or risk management. A background in business, finance, legal services, or regulated industries will be helpful, but not required.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from the Australian Compliance Institute. This certification demonstrates your expertise in AML/CTF compliance, financial crime risk management, and AUSTRAC compliance.

Certification

Course Curriculum

6 sections20 lectures2-4 Hours
▶ 1.1 Why AML/CTF Exists — Crime Markets, Terror Risk, Economic Integrity
▶ 1.2 AML/CTF Act 2006, AML/CTF Rules, Regulatory Requirements
▶ 1.3 AUSTRAC’s Authority — Intelligence, Supervision, Enforcement Powers
▶ 1.4 Alignment with FATF Standards & International Cooperation Networks
▶ Module 01 Quiz
▶ 2.1 AML/CTF Program Part A — Governance, Senior Oversight, Risk Assessment
▶ 2.2 AML/CTF Program Part B — CDD, Beneficial Ownership Verification & PEP Screening
▶ 2.3 Ongoing Monitoring, ECDD, KYC Refresh, Behavioural Surveillance Controls
▶ 2.4 Staff Training, Employee Due-Diligence, Independent Review & Reporting Groups
▶ Module 02 Quiz
▶ 3.1 Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) — Triggers, Quality & Confidentiality
▶ 3.2 Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) & Cross-Border Currency Movement
▶ 3.3 International Funds Transfer Instructions (IFTIs) & Remittance Oversight
▶ 3.4 Record-Keeping Requirements, Tipping-Off Prohibition, Privacy & Data Law Alignment
▶ Module 03 Quiz
▶ 4.1 Existing Reporting Sectors — Banks, Remitters, Casinos, Bullion, Digital Currency
▶ 4.2 Tranche 2 Obligations — Lawyers, Accountants, Trust Providers, Real Estate & Conveyancing
▶ 4.3 Precious Metals/High-Value Goods Laundering Vulnerabilities
▶ 4.4 Virtual Asset Providers, FinTech Risk Models, Regtech/Surveillance Technology
▶ Module 04 Quiz
▶ 5.1 Laundering Stages — Placement, Layering, Integration, Shell Structures
▶ 5.2 Terrorism-Financing Channels — Micro-Fundraising, Payments, Remittance Abuse
▶ 5.3 Landmark Enforcement Cases — CBA, Westpac, Crown, Star, Entain, Bendigo Bank
▶ 5.4 Proceeds of Crime, Federal & State Confiscation Mechanisms, Future AML Landscape
▶ Module 05 Quiz
▶ Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions


AML/CTF compliance training helps organisations understand anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations, identify financial crime risks, and support compliance with Australian regulatory requirements.

Skills include risk identification, mitigation strategies, compliance program design, audit preparation, and reporting suspicious activities.


Ideal for compliance officers, risk managers, financial crime investigators, and business leaders in financial and regulated industries.


Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate.


No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners, professionals, managers, and learners looking to build practical industry knowledge and skills

The course is designed to be completed within 2–4 hours and is fully online and self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience.

Yes, it covers AML/CTF Act 2006, AUSTRAC regulations, and sector-specific compliance requirements.


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