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The CSA is intended for professionals in the AML-CTFP field interested in demonstrating international proficiency in the fundamental concepts of Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, and Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, including international regulations and sanctions related to the subject.
By acquiring the Certification, participants should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:
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Targeted Financial Sanctions Related to Terrorism Financing:
Anyone in the field of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Proliferation (CTFP) wishing to attest to their knowledge.
Overall, the target audience encompasses a diverse group of professionals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, united by their common interest in AML-CTFP and their desire to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in the field.
The Exam score will be calculated by the computer program. A value of 0 (zero) will be assigned to the multiple-choice question when the alternative marked is incorrect. Each question answered correctly is equivalent to one (1) point. Candidates who achieve the minimum approval score designated for the CSA Exam will be considered approved.
The Exam results will be sent within 7 (seven) working days after it has been held, through the candidate’s email address provided at the time of registration.
Once the final result is announced by IPLD, the successful candidate will be entitled to receive the CSA (Certification for Specialist in Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation), which will be valid for a period of 3 (three) years, and AGRC membership for 1 (one) year.
Exam Application:
The Exam is applied remotely (online) through a computer program that guarantees the safety and quality of the application. The candidate’s monitoring will be done by the Exam program’s Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) system, in which the candidate’s image/sound and computer screen will be recorded through video (camera) and audio (microphone), simultaneously. In addition to this automated monitoring, the candidate will be supervised remotely and synchronously throughout the exam by inspectors.
Most frequent questions and answers
The IPLD study guide and one (1) attempt to pass the online exam. Upon passing the exam, you will attain the CSA, which will be valid for a period of 3 (three) years, and AGRC membership for 1 (one) year.
To register for this package, click on “Add to Cart” above and follow the instructions to pay online. If you prefer to receive an invoice instead of paying online, please contact us.
After payment, we will contact you by email to offer available dates for taking the exam within 90 days.
If 24 hours have passed since payment and the candidate has not received this message, they should contact the IPLD support team via email at contato@ipld.com.br to ensure there was no error in their registration.
Upon registration you will attain immediate access to the study guide.
The exam is developed by a committee of experts in AML-CTFP with extensive experience in the field.
The CSA exam consists of 90 MCQs. The pass mark is 70% and the time allowed for the exam is 180 minutes.
Candidates have a maximum of 90 days to take the CSA exam, counted from the date of payment. Failure to meet this deadline will require payment of a 10% fee of the current Registration Fee to renew it for an equal period.
If after 90 days the candidate does not schedule the exam or submit a request for an extension, it will be considered a withdrawal, and the candidate will be subject to paying the full Registration Fee to take the exam.
No, it is up to the candidate to prepare for the exam through self-study and/or preparatory courses. However, IPLD provides a Study Guide with the complete syllabus for each level of the Certification Exam. We emphasize that while recommended sources (bibliography) serve as a minimum criterion, candidates should not limit themselves to them when preparing for the exam.
The CSA exam is administered remotely (online) by professionals accredited by IPLD, using a specific assessment platform based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to ensure security and quality. Candidates are supervised throughout the exam by remote proctors who monitor the assessment and verify compliance with regulations.
No, IPLD does not require a minimum degree for taking the Certification Exam.
In case of failure, candidates may retake the exam by paying a fee of 10% of the current Registration Fee. For a second failure, the fee will be 25% of the current Registration Fee. If failed more than twice, the candidate must pay the full current Registration Fee to retake the exam.
It’s important to note that candidates have 90 days to make payment and retake the exam from the date of failure announcement. Failure to schedule the exam after 90 days will be considered a withdrawal, and the candidate will be subject to paying the full current Registration Fee to retake the exam.
From the month of expiration, you can take a new Exam for revalidation by paying the current Registration Fee.
This Certificate has been developed by the Institute for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism (IPLD). The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies as evidence of qualification.