STEP Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering

Strengthen your trust and estate planning practice with the STEP Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering, providing targeted AML knowledge for professionals working with complex structures, high-value assets, and cross-border arrangements.

Course details

This qualification is suitable for private wealth managers, trust officers, family office professionals, and client advisors. It delivers essential knowledge to help identify red flags, apply due diligence, and confidently meet regulatory obligations.

  • Protect your firm and clients – Gain the necessary regulatory knowledge to identify and prevent AML risks before they impact your firm
  • Professional credibility – Earn 30 Entry Level credits towards STEP Membership
  • Lasting credentials – An internationally recognised qualification with no need to recertify

Taking enrolments until: 26 August 2025

Course fees: £1,200 + local taxes

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Customised Pricing and Group Rates

Tailored pricing plans and group rate cards are available for firms seeking to train multiple team members or larger groups of employees. We are happy to work with you to design a cost-effective solution that aligns with your training goals and budget.

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Instalment Plans

You can pay for your course fees in instalments if you choose the interest-free instalment plans available for certain courses. Specifically, you can opt for three equal monthly instalments for Certificate and Advanced Certificate level courses that total over £800 (excluding VAT), or six equal monthly instalments for the Professional Postgraduate Diploma. Payments can be made using a credit or debit card.

Become a member of STEP

This course is open-entry and therefore anyone is eligible to enrol.

This is a STEP qualification. STEP membership is required to study this course and must be maintained throughout the duration of your studies. STEP will contact you regarding membership 6-8 weeks after course enrolment. 

Successful completion of this course will provide 30 Entry Level credits towards membership.

 

What will I learn?

  • What money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks must be managed
  • The international bodies and standard setters
  • National legal and regulatory frameworks
  • How to take an AML/CFT risk-based approach and manage risks
  • Initial and ‘ongoing’ customer due diligence (CDD)
  • How to monitor activity and transactions
  • How to recognise and report suspicions
  • The vulnerabilities of specific services and products

Course format

This course is available for study twice a year and takes four months to complete. It is delivered online.

Enrolment onto this course will include access to an online learning platform containing:

  • bespoke course reading
  • self-assessment tools
  • supporting material

The course fee includes attendance at an online workshop led by a subject matter expert.
The course is assessed by way of an online examination.

Once you have successfully completed this course, you will gain 30 Entry Level credits towards STEP membership and be awarded the STEP Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering. 

Is this course right for me?

This course is suitable for:

  • Funds Managers/Officers
  • Auditors and Financial Service Advisors
  • Trust Managers/Assistants/Officers and Trustees/Fiduciaries
  • Corporate Administrators
  • Lawyers/Solicitors/Attorneys and Legal Practitioners
  • Wealth Managers and Private Wealth Managers
  • Accountants and Tax Advisers
  • Client Relations/Marketing/Sales
  • Compliance Officers and Risk Managers
  • All individuals engaged in financial services and aspiring to a career in Anti-Money Laundering.

What learners say:

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I found the certificate practical and valuable. It gave a good overview of the main factors to consider in AML and the processes to ensure good practice in the workplace.

Sarah Tiernan

Trust Analyst

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A very structured program that will definitely enhance your knowledge and critical thinking skills in many risk-related topics in most industries, especially in the financial sector.

Past student