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AML Training Courses Launched in South Africa

Postgraduate Certificate Course in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism

The Mandela Institute at Wits University has announced a postgraduate certificate course in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This comprehensive course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to comply with AML and CFT requirements.

Course Details

  • Dates: October 7-11, 2024
  • Duration: 5 days (8:30am - 4:30pm daily)
  • Fee: R16,400.00

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law or Commerce (although exceptions can be made for individuals with exceptional relevant work experience).
  • Those without a legal background will need to complete a bridging course in law, Introduction to Law for Non-Lawyers.
  • Online application forms are available on the Wits University website and must be submitted by September 13, 2024.

Course Objectives

The course aims to equip participants with:

  • The ability to appraise, analyze, and synthesize AML and CFT concepts
  • An understanding of typologies of money laundering and financing of terrorism
  • Knowledge of measures against money laundering and initiatives taken by various organizations to combat terrorism

Course Content

The course will cover the following modules:

  • Introduction to AML and CFT
  • Typologies of money laundering and financing of terrorism
  • Current global trends, statistics, and case studies
  • International approaches, standards, and requirements for AML and CFT
  • More…

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

  • Compliance officers
  • Financial institution professionals
  • Legal advisors
  • Individuals involved in anti-money laundering efforts

Certification

Upon completion of the course, participants can obtain a certificate of attendance or competence, depending on their level of participation and assessment completion.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

  • Mahlatse Masemola: +27 11 717 8438
  • Ursula Dillner-Dangor: +27 11 717 8435

Alternatively, visit the Wits University website for further details.