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AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD (Level 3)
The necessary tools and information to hone your skills as an AML and Compliance professional working for a bank, investment company or fund, financial services provider or law firm.
- 20 CPD Units
- 20 Hours
Course Overview
Topics Covered
What’s Included
Target Audience
Exam Details
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Course Overview
Here are the top 6 benefits delivered by the Association of Governance, Risk & Compliance’s Certificate in Know Your Client (KYC) & Customer Due Diligence (CDD):
Course Features
Here’s what you can expect to achieve following the completion of this AML Certificate:
- Understand the importance of adopting effective KYC and CDD policies and procedures
- Review international guidance on the essential elements of KYC standards and their regulatory framework
- Be able to set up and maintain a solid and comprehensive CDD programme
- Assess the many levels of due diligence that can be applied by an organization
- Deal with higher risk situations and cases in a more effective and productive manner
- Gain a practical perspective on the adverse effects resulting from a lack of efficient KYC and CDD procedures
- And plenty more!
1) Comprehensive knowledge of the Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures and tools required to assess client risk and comply with a wide variety of global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT)
2) Via the use of seven case studies, a solid and practical understanding of how to effectively manage the risk posed by potential clients and avoid doing business with criminals, terrorists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
3) The necessary tools and information to hone your skills as an AML and Compliance professional working for a bank, investment company or fund, financial services provider or law firm.
4) Year-round registration with the option to complete the 10-to15-hour online interactive KYC & CDD Certificate within three months at your own pace and schedule, plus two attempts to pass the final exam consisting of 20 multiple choice questions.
5) Free one-year membership to AGRC, where you can exchange knowledge and share experiences with GRC professionals worldwide.
6) Use of the AGRC’s professional designation as a Compliance professional.
Topics Covered
AGRC’s 10-hour KYC & CDD Certificate covers the following specific topics:
- An introduction to Know Your Client (KYC)
- The fundamental value of Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- How to set up and manage a strong and efficient CDD programme for your firm
- How to carry out CDD in high risk situations and keep adequate records to comply with the many regulatory requirements
- Seven specific AML case studies, and lots more.
What’s Included
• 10-15 hours of self-paced, online, and interactive learning, including analysis of practical case studies
• A study guide
• Practice questions and a final mock exam
• Free AGRC membership for one (1) year
• Online exam with two attempts to pass
• AGRC certificate
• Use of the PAGRC designation upon successful completion
Target Audience
AGRC’s KYC & CDD Certificate has been designed for professionals who practice AML such as Compliance and AML Managers in banks, investment companies or funds, financial services providers and law firms.
No previous knowledge or experience is required, although it is assumed that participants have good knowledge of English and a sound educational background.
Exam Details
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Number of questions: 40
• Type of question: Multiple choice
• Pass mark: 70/100
• Results appear directly once you submit all of your answers.
• Certificate is issued instantly in PDF and sent by email.
• A printed copy of the certificate can be requested for an additional charge of £50.
• Please keep in mind that if you do not complete your training programme and book your exam within the 3-month period, you will have to pay £150 to take the exam and for any additional attempt thereafter.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Most frequent questions and answers
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to all study materials and self-paced eLearning lectures.
Yes, for each AGRC package you will receive the study guide and the exam (two attempts). You will also receive a structured, guided e-learning package that includes video lectures, case studies, and much more that will allow you to study at your own time and better prepare for the exam.
Yes, each AGRC Certificate is designed to be a fully self-paced, online programme, accessible with any device, 24/7, from anywhere in the world.
The AGRC study guide contains a full mock exam with 40 practice questions for your reference. The online study material online includes additional practice questions that will enable you to engage better with the content and get the most out of your reading.
You attain access to the exam upon the completion of the course. The exam is conveniently taken remotely from your own PC or laptop. You do not need to travel to an examination centre to sit your final test. Rather, you can take the exam at your own convenience, at any time from the comfort of your home or office. All you have to do is email info@agrc.org with your name, email address, and AGRC certificate of choice, and AGRC will send you instructions on how to access the exam.
The AGRC exam consist of 40 MCQs (50 MCQs in the case of the Risk Management Certificate) for the completion and award of the AGRC Certificate of your choice. The pass mark is 70% and two attempts are permitted. The time allowed for the exam is 60 minutes.
We recommended a total of 15 to 25 learning hours. As it is a fully self-paced course, you are expected to define a suitable pace yourself. However, most of our students tend to complete their training in under three (3) months.
The AGRC study guide, the self-paced online interactive course that includes the analysis of practical case studies, a set of mock practice questions to help you prepare for the exam, one (1) year of free AGRC membership, and two (2) attempts to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the AGRC Certificate of your choice.
AGRC Certificates have been designed for professionals looking to build a career in governance, risk and compliance, including working in functions that focus on AML, financial crime prevention, risk management, customer onboarding and more. No previous knowledge or experience is required although it is assumed that those interested have good knowledge of English and a strong educational background.
This Certificate has been developed by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC) and the training programme has been prepared by the London Governance and Compliance Academy (LGCA), one of AGRC’s official training partners. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPD units in the topic it covers.
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What People Say About LGCA
AGRC’s certificate in compliance helped me advance my career in the field of compliance by teaching me the ins and outs of the sector, the challenges I may face in the future, and the skills I need to overcome them and help my company remain compliant in a heavily regulated world.
Compliance and its role in the financial world have never been easier to understand than with AGRC’s certificate programmes. The course was clear, comprehensive and practical, and provided me with the tools and skills I needed to further my career in compliance. I highly recommend these certifications and courses!
This certification is precisely what I was looking for. Since I work remotely, the best option for me was a self-paced, e-learning course that I could do and complete at my own convenience and at random hours of the day. AGRC’s training offered exactly that, plus a lot more. I delved deep into the world of compliance, gaining a thorough understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed as a compliance officer. Thank you AGRC!
AGRC makes compliance super interesting and simple to grasp. Their self-paced, online learning offerings are captivating and have prepared me to take the plunge and become a full-time compliance professional.
I wasn’t sure whether transitioning into the world of compliance was the right move for me. After taking this course, I’m convinced I made the right decision. The course was super interesting, offering me a solid foundation of GRC issues, and it got me super hyped to build a career in compliance.
Compliance has been trending lately and AGRC’s certificate caters to this growing need for compliance officers or at least experts in the sector. The course materials were insightful, comprehensive and clear, relying heavily on case studies that show theory working in practice and helping us understand the true value of compliance and its concepts in action in the business world. Don’t miss out on what’s a wonderful course!
This course and certification are exceptional when it comes to introducing you to compliance and its importance in today’s financial world. Self-paced, online and very engaging material. Top notch.
AGRC's self-paced, online course on compliance is ideal for professionals who want to pick up new information on the AGRC world and contribute to building a solid corporate culture for their workplace. In this day and age, being ethical is the name of the game and this certificate allows you to grow in that direction.
Insightful, practical and complete courses on compliance, AML and KYC/CDD. Five out of five stars. I strongly recommend the AGRC courses to anyone who wants to join the financial services sector or he is already following a relevant career path. Practical and easy to understand, including video material and study handouts. Online exams are also a great addition to the whole package.
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