Course Curriculum

The Stages of Money Laundering 00:15:00
Anti-Money Laundering Legislations 00:22:00
Notions and Elements of POCA 2002 00:20:00
Money Laundering Reporting Officer 00:22:00
Customer Due Diligence 00:22:00
Assessing Risk 00:22:00
Suspicious Activities and Awareness among Employees 00:24:00
Keeping Records 00:20:00
Mock Exam – Anti-Money Laundering 00:20:00
Final Exam – Anti-Money Laundering 00:20:00

Money laundering is a serious risk for businesses across the UK, especially in regulated sectors such as finance, legal services, property, and compliance. Having a clear understanding of anti money laundering is essential for identifying suspicious activity, meeting legal obligations, and helping protect organisations from financial crime.

This Anti Money Laundering (AML) Course Online UK with Certificate gives you practical knowledge of how money laundering works and how to prevent it. You will explore the stages of money laundering, key UK legislation including POCA 2002, the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), customer due diligence, risk assessment, suspicious activity reporting, and record keeping.

By completing this course, you will build the confidence to support AML compliance, reduce risk, and apply anti-money laundering procedures effectively in the workplace.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the main stages of money laundering and how illicit funds are moved
  • Learn the key UK anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including POCA 2002
  • Explore the duties of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
  • Know how to carry out customer due diligence and assess risk effectively
  • Identify suspicious activity, improve staff awareness, and respond appropriately
  • Understand the importance of record keeping in supporting AML compliance

Assessment

To complete this Anti Money Laundering course, learners will take an online multiple-choice final exam to assess their understanding of key AML principles and UK regulations.

After successful completion, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate. A hard copy certificate is available for £9.99, with an additional £10 UK delivery charge.

Who Is This Course For

This training is ideal for professionals working in finance, banking, legal services, property, and other regulated sectors in the UK. It is also suitable for business owners, managers, and employees who need to understand anti money laundering procedures and reduce the risk of financial crime.

It is equally useful for anyone looking to start a career in AML or financial crime compliance.

Why Take This Course from The Cambridge Open Academy

This course provides practical, up-to-date knowledge of anti money laundering in line with current UK regulations. The Cambridge Open Academy delivers clear, flexible online learning that helps you understand and apply AML principles with confidence.

With lifetime access and 24/7 learner support, you can study at your own pace and get help whenever you need it. The course is also CPD-certified, helping you build your skills and strengthen your CV.

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for the Money laundering course. It is open to anyone interested in learning about anti-money laundering. Learners should have a basic understanding of English and access to a device with an internet connection.

UK AML Career Path

AML Analyst / KYC Specialist
Focuses on Customer Due Diligence (CDD), identity checks, transaction monitoring, and identifying red flags. Also supports Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for higher-risk customers.
Salary: £35,000 – £52,000 per year

AML Investigator / Financial Crime Officer
Investigates suspicious activity, analyses complex transaction patterns, and prepares Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with clear supporting evidence.
Salary: £48,000 – £68,000 per year

AML Manager / Compliance Lead
Oversees AML policies, risk assessments, staff awareness, and record-keeping while ensuring compliance with UK regulations, including POCA 2002.
Salary: £68,000 – £95,000 per year

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
A senior statutory role responsible for reporting to the NCA and FCA and ensuring the organisation’s AML systems are effective and compliant.
Salary: £90,000 – £160,000+ per year

Head of Financial Crime / Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Leads the wider financial crime strategy, strengthens governance, and oversees advanced AML systems across the organisation.
Salary: £140,000 – £220,000+ per year

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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