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

The STEP Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering is designed for those who work in the international private wealth management field and are looking to develop their understanding of anti-money laundering.  

  • Gain specialist knowledge and skills in anti-money laundering
  • Protect your firm with enhanced insight
  • Obtain an internationally-recognised certification

To take this course you need to be a member of STEP. Find out more about how to join STEP here

Course fees: £1,200 + local taxes

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If you are not already a member of STEP, you need to join before enrolling onto this course as you will need your STEP membership number to hand when booking. Find out more here. Please allow five working days for your membership application to be approved by STEP. Applicable local taxes and discounts will be added to your basket on checkout for this course.

Our courses can become oversubsribed quickly and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We advise that you book early to ensure you receive your requested workshop dates and to check the dates as soon as you receive your booking confirmation email.

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.

Enquire now via our Corporate Solutions team

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

To take this course you need to be a member of STEP.

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 be awarded the STEP Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering. 

Digital Certificates from April 2026

From April 6th 2026, printed certificates will no longer be issued. All certificates will be provided digitally via Diplomasafe.

This change supports our commitment to sustainability and modernisation. Digital certificates are:

  • Eco-friendly – reducing paper use and our carbon footprint
  • Secure – each certificate includes a QR code for instant verification
  • Convenient – easy to access, store, and share

Certificates are issued by our credentials partner, Diplomasafe. CLTI will securely share data with Diplomasafe in line with GDPR to enable digital credentialing. Learn more: https://diplomasafe.com

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