Professional Certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Manager

This Professional Certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Manager is an advanced, industry-oriented programme designed to address the growing global and national demand for skilled AML and financial crime compliance professionals. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, digital financial transactions, cross-border trade, and the rise of cyber-enabled financial crimes, organisations across banking, NBFCs, FinTech, insurance, capital markets, and regulated entities require trained professionals who can effectively manage AML frameworks and compliance obligations.

Money laundering today extends beyond traditional cash-based crimes to include complex digital payment abuse, online fraud, shell entities, and technology-driven laundering mechanisms. This programme provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of money laundering concepts, regulatory frameworks, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, reporting obligations, governance structures, and the strategic role of an AML Manager in ensuring organisational compliance.

The course emphasizes conceptual clarity, regulatory awareness, and applied understanding through structured case discussions, regulatory interpretations, and scenario-based learning. It is ideally suited for professionals seeking to build or strengthen their expertise in AML compliance, financial crime prevention, and regulatory risk management.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Money Laundering & Financial Crime

• Concept and Definition of Money Laundering
• Stages of Money Laundering: Placement, Layering, Integration
• Predicate Offences and Financial Crime Typologies
• Impact of Money Laundering on Economy, Institutions, and Society 

Module 2: AML & Indian Regulatory Framework

• Global AML Standards (FATF, Basel, Wolfsberg)
• Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 & Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999
• Regulatory & Investigative Authorities
• Reporting Requirements & Compliance Essentials 

Module 3: Customer Due Diligence (CDD), KYC & Risk Assessment

• Know Your Customer (KYC) Framework
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and High-Risk Customers
• Risk-Based Approach and Customer Risk Profiling 

Module 4: Transaction Monitoring & Suspicious Activity Reporting

• Transaction Monitoring Systems
• Red Flags and Suspicious Transaction Indicators
• Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs)
• Reporting Timelines and Regulatory Expectations 

Module 5: Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime & Digital Forensic Awareness

• Cybercrime as a Predicate Offence under PMLA
• Online Fraud, Digital Payments, and FinTech AML Risks
• Role of Digital Forensics in AML Investigations
• Digital Evidence, Logs, and Transaction Trails 

Module 6: AML Governance, Compliance & Role of AML Manager

• AML Governance Structure and Compliance Responsibilities
• Role and Accountability of AML Manager
• Record-Keeping, Audit, and Regulatory Inspections
• Ethical Responsibilities and Compliance Culture

Module 7: Case Studies – Banking, NBFCs & FinTech

• Money Laundering Case Studies in Banking Sector
• AML Failures and Regulatory Actions (India & Global)
• Digital Fraud and Cyber-Enabled Laundering Scenarios
• Key Learnings from Enforcement and Compliance Cases 

Module 8: Practical Scenarios & Applied Case Analysis

• Customer Risk Assessment Scenarios
• Suspicious Transaction Identification Exercises
• STR Drafting
• Integrated AML Decision-Making Case Review

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes. 

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months. 

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode. 

Programme Deliverables

Comprehensive study material for all modules, aligned with current regulatory and industry expectations

• Online live interactive sessions covering all key areas of the programme
• Weekend classes with scheduled doubt-clearing sessions prior to assessments
• Structured module-wise assessments to evaluate understanding and compliance competency
• Continuous feedback mechanism to enhance learning outcomes
• All learning and training delivery initiatives conducted in English 

Examination and Certification

Participants are required to submit module-wise assessment assignments during the programme and appear for an online proctored examination at the end of the programme. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Professional Certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Manager by the Centre for Cyber Forensic and Cyber Security, IGMPI.

Detailed programme materials, self-assessment assignments, and case documentation will be provided by the Institute from time to time. Programme details are updated on the official webpage as required.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

IGMPI maintains strong industry linkages and partnerships to provide placement assistance to its participants. The Institute’s placement cell, comprising senior HR professionals and talent acquisition experts, actively supports participants through career guidance, resume development, and interview preparation.

The Corporate Resource Division regularly recommends eligible participants for suitable roles across banking, financial institutions, NBFCs, FinTech firms, consulting organisations, and compliance-driven industries. 

Future Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned to pursue roles such as AML Manager, AML Compliance Officer, Financial Crime Analyst, KYC & Due Diligence Specialist, Risk & Compliance Manager, Regulatory Compliance Consultant, and Fraud Risk Analyst.

With increasing regulatory enforcement under PMLA, FATF guidelines, and global AML standards, organisations across banking, NBFCs, FinTech, insurance, and capital markets actively seek trained AML professionals. The programme also provides a strong foundation for leadership roles in compliance functions, internal audit teams, regulatory advisory firms, and financial crime investigation units.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 27^th Jan 2026.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
18001031071 (Toll Free -9:00 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays)/ info@igmpi.ac.in