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.

Expert-led learning

Practical and relevant

Flexible online learning

Recognised worldwide

Solutions for teams

Flexible ways to pay

Course overview

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
Awarded in association with AMBS

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Course details

Price£1250+ local taxes if applicable
MembershipTo take this course you need to be a member of STEP.
DeliveryAccess to an online learning platform with full study materials, a live virtual workshop, and a final examination.
Next Course Start Date(s)11 January 2027
28 June 2027
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You need to be a member of STEP to take this course.

If you are not a member yet, you can join STEP directly via their website.

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  • Internationally recognised
  • Study from anywhere
  • Connect with STEP's international professional network
Group booking discounts

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. Ask about group bookings.

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.

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.

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.

FAQs

Do I need to be a STEP member to enrol?

Yes, in order to enrol on a STEP Certificate, you will need to be a member of STEP. STEP qualifications require students to hold the correct level of membership before enrolment. This ensures students are part of the STEP professional framework, have access to resources, and meet eligibility criteria.

You can apply for membership directly from the STEP website.

If all required information is submitted correctly, STEP typically processes membership applications within 5 working days.

How long does this qualification take to complete?

Most STEP Qualifications take around 4 months to complete, with an online workshop and a final exam around 2 months after the workshop. We recommend study time of 4-6 hours per week for the duration of the course.

How is this qualification assessed?

This qualification is assessed by way of an online examination. You will receive an assessment guidance video and self-assessment questions as part of your course materials.

What jobs or career opportunities can this qualification support?

The qualification is particularly relevant 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.