Why Earn CAMS?

The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation denotes a superior level of understanding of international AML/CFT principles. Passing the CAMS examination distinguishes you as an AML/CFT authority and helps mitigate institutional financial crime risks. Internationally renowned and accepted, world governments acknowledge the CAMS Certification as the gold standard in AML/CFT compliance.

Those who earn the CAMS designation reap multiple benefits, as increasing their professional value through better understanding of financial crime detection and prevention techniques, protecting their institution from money laundering threats and minimize financial crime risks, meeting mandated AML training requirements through preparation and study, and proving their AML expertise to examiners and regulators.

The CAMS credential:

• Demonstrates to examiners that your institution has specialized knowledge in the anti-financial crime. CAMS is recognized as the benchmark of AML certifications by regulatory agencies and the financial services industry.
• Can help your organization minimize risk. Having a CAMS-certified team ensures that your colleagues share and maintain a common level of AML knowledge. Studying for the examination also offers guidance in designing and implementing tailored AML programs
• Upgrades your staff’s skills. The exam preparation and continuing education required to maintain certification ensures your employees’ skills remain sharp and their knowledge current. Having a CAMS certified team lends tremendous credibility to your AML program, thereby enhancing your commitment and diligence in the eyes of regulators.

Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Explain key financial crime and AFC concepts, including AML, CFT, sanctions, fraud, bribery & corruption, and tax evasion.
• Assess financial crime risks across customers, products, services, sectors, and jurisdictions.
• Apply the risk-based approach (RBA) to enterprise and customer risk assessments.
• Understand global AFC frameworks, regulatory expectations, and governance structures.
• Design and evaluate core elements of an effective AFC compliance programme.
• Investigate unusual and suspicious activity and understand escalation and reporting obligations.
• Evaluate the role of tools, technologies, and data in preventing and detecting financial crime.

Training Outline

• Understanding the Risks and Methods of Financial Crime
• Global AFC Frameworks, Governance and Regulations
• Building an Anti-Financial Crime Compliance Programmes
• Tools and Technologies to Fight Financial Crime

Who Should Attend

The programme is addressed to

• Transaction monitoring analyst
• Fraud investigator
• All AML professionals
• AML Analysts
• Bank employees
• Corporate administrators
• Chief compliance professionals
• Audit, special investigations
• SAR/STR reporting professionals.
• Risk Management Professionals
• Regulatory Compliance Professionals

CAMS Certification

The Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation is the globally recognized gold standard in AML/CFT compliance. Earning CAMS demonstrates your advanced knowledge of international AML/CFT standards and your commitment to safeguarding your organization against financial crime. Trusted in over 180 countries and recognized by regulators worldwide, CAMS sets the benchmark for AFC expertise across industries.

The EIMF CAMS Examination Preparation Package Includes:

• Exam costs are included in the fee
• 2-day Course in preparation for the exam
• Electronic and audio study materials
• Study tips, flashcards and practice questions
• ACAMS CAMS Official Study Guide
• Four Core Courses (eLearning)
• Two Elective Courses (eLearning)
• Exam Simulator Tool

Exam and membership fees are subject to change at any time at ACAMS’s discretion and without prior notice. Accordingly, EIMF will charge candidates based on the applicable fees in effect at the time of registration.

Any discount applies only to the course fee (€570) and not to the exam fee. Any special promotions/discounts apply exclusively to the course training fee (€570). The exam fee is not eligible for discounts.

The CAMS study guide is your main resource for preparing for the examination.

Visit the ACAMS eligibility calculator to determine if you have the requisite background to qualify for the CAMS exam.

Download the CAMS Handbook

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 14 CPD units in Financial Regulation and AML. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

ACAMS and EIMF

The ACAMS and EIMF have a long-lasting collaboration in organising training and development events and promoting opportunities that are of value to the ACAMS members as well as to compliance professionals. The ACAMS has awarded the EIMF the “Authorised Training Provider” status, which allows EIMF to offer quality preparation courses for participants pursuing the ACAMS certificates, such as the CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) and CCASS (Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist).

Training Style

The course will adopt a structured and rigorous approach, incorporating lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and practice exams. It aims to provide a comprehensive review of the CAMS exam domains, helping participants build the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully pass the certification exam.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.