Global AKS
The Global Association of Certified KYC Specialists
Professional certification in KYC, anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance. Trusted by 100,000+ professionals in 180+ countries.
Widely regarded as the gold standard in KYC certification, and ranked first among the KYC certifications employers were hiring for in 2025.
Certifications
Our certifications
Each is studied at your own pace, examined online and issued with a credential ID that anyone can verify.
GO-AKSGlobally Certified KYC Specialist
A globally recognised KYC certification — the mark of a KYC leader and the gold standard in customer due diligence.
Covers CDD and EDD, beneficial ownership, PEPs and sanctions screening, and the risk decisions a KYC file turns on.
ONRIGA Gold-tier accredited and recognised across 180+ countries — ranked first among the KYC certifications employers were hiring for in 2025.
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G-CAMOGlobally Certified Anti Money Laundering Officer
A globally recognised AML certification for compliance officers and those preparing for the role.
Covers your personal accountability as an officer, the programme you own, and the screening, monitoring and reporting that show whether it works.
ONRIGA Gold-tier accredited and recognised across 180+ countries — written around the AML regimes of the UAE and wider GCC, the US, UK, Canada, India and Singapore.
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G-FCCIGlobally Certified FCC Investigator
Financial crime compliance end to end, for investigators and compliance generalists.
The crimes, the international rules, and a risk-based approach to managing them.
ONRIGA Gold-tier accredited — sits alongside GO-AKS for teams covering both KYC and wider financial crime.
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Why Global AKS
Why professionals choose a globally recognised KYC certification
Choosing between them
GO-AKS, G-CAMO or G-FCCI — which one is yours
Three certifications, three jobs. The syllabus, exam and fee for each are on its own page.
Globally Certified KYC Specialist
The gold standard in customer due diligence — CDD and EDD, beneficial ownership, PEPs and sanctions screening.
Who it’s for
KYC analysts, onboarding and due-diligence teams, and anyone who owns client files.
View certification →Globally Certified Anti Money Laundering Officer
For compliance officers choosing an AML certification — the programme you own, and the screening, monitoring and reporting that show whether it works.
Who it’s for
MLROs, compliance officers, and those preparing for the role.
View certification →Globally Certified FCC Investigator
Financial crime compliance end to end — the crimes, the international rules, and a risk-based approach to managing them.
Who it’s for
Investigators and compliance generalists, and teams covering both KYC and wider financial crime.
View certification →How enrolment works
1. Choose and enrol. Each certification page sets out the syllabus, the exam and the fee. Create your account and pay by card in US dollars; access opens as soon as payment is confirmed.
2. Study at your own pace. The study guide and a full-length mock exam are in your dashboard. There is no deadline to finish.
3. Sit the final exam. 100 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes, with a pass mark of 85%. Two attempts are included; a further attempt is US$19.
4. Receive your certificate. It is issued as soon as you pass, carries a credential ID that anyone can check at globalaks.com/learn/verify, and is valid for two years.
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Standing
Accreditation and recognition
Independently accredited, and publicly verifiable: each statement below links to the source that confirms it.
Independently accredited
Gold-tier accredited by ONRIGA
GO-AKS holds Gold-tier accreditation from ONRIGA, reflecting alignment with recognised benchmarks for regulatory relevance, transparency and professional education.
Recognised by
American CBM Association
GO-AKS is recognised by the American Compliance & Business Management Association, enhancing employer confidence and credibility.
Public directory listing
FINRA Professional Designations directory
The Globally Certified Financial Education Specialist (G-CFES) is listed in FINRA's Professional Designations directory.
Awarded by ComplyFocus
Best KYC Certification Award
GO-AKS was named Best KYC Certification by ComplyFocus, which ranked the Globally Certified KYC Specialist first among the KYC certifications employers were hiring for in 2025.
What recognition means here
Recognition for KYC Professionals
GO-AKS combines professional accreditation, publicly verifiable recognition and industry-focused KYC education to support professionals building careers in Know Your Customer and financial crime compliance.
Where holders work
Across 200+ banks, financial institutions and professional firms
Global AKS certificate holders work across banking, financial services, consulting and technology.
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Investment Banks
- Bank of America
- Bank of Montreal
- Barclays
- BNP Paribas
- BNY
- CIBC
- Citi
- Deutsche Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- HSBC
- Jefferies
- JPMorgan Chase
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Mizuho Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Nomura Holdings
- Société Générale
- Standard Chartered
- State Street
- TD Securities
- UBS
- Wells Fargo
Financial Services
- ABL Asset Management Company Limited
- Al Ansari Exchange LLC
- Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC
- Al Dahab Exchange
- Al Etihad Gold Refinery
- Al Fardan Exchange LLC
- Al Ghurair Exchange
- Al Jaber Exchange
- Al Rostamani International Exchange
- Al Zaman Exchange
- Allianz Services
- American Express
- Askari Bank
- AXA Global Business Services
- Axis Bank Ltd
- Bandhan Bank
- Bank Al Habib
- Bank Alfalah Limited
- Bank Mandiri
- Bank of Baroda
- Bank of China Ltd (Pakistan Operations)
- Bank of Khartoum
- Bitso
- Blue Remit
- Bombay Mercantile Co-operative Bank
- Bunna Bank
- Canara Bank
- CBQ
- Central Depository Company of Pakistan
- City Union Bank
- Coinbase
- ComeraPay
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- DBS Bank
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- Emirates NBD
- Equitas Small Finance Bank
- EveryPay
- Experian
- FalconX (Crypto Trading)
- FIMBank
- Finspire Investment Managers
- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
- Habib Bank (HBL)
- Habib Metropolitan Bank
- Hadaf Al Khaleej Debt Collection
- HDFC Bank Ltd
- iBanFirst
- ICICI Bank Ltd
- IDFC Bank
- Indian Bank
- IndusInd Bank
- Interactive Brokers
- Invest Bank
- Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd
- Kaleidofin Capital
- Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank
- Karur Vysya Bank
- Kisetsu Saison India
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Lakson Investments Limited
- Lari Exchange
- LaunchGood
- London Stock Exchange Group
- Lulu International Exchange LLC
- Mashreq Bank
- Metro Bank
- Metropolitan Insurance Brokers
- Monzo Bank
- Morningstar
- National Bank of Fujairah
- National Exchange Co. WLL
- NatWest Markets
- Orbex Bullion Gold Trading
- Orient Exchange Co. (L.L.C)
- Pak China Investment Company Limited
- Rafmoh Gold
- RAKBANK
- Redha Al Ansari Exchange
- Revolut
- Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
- Rocket Mortgage
- Ruya Community Islamic Bank
- S&P Global
- Salim Exchange
- Sharaf Exchange
- Small World Financial Services
- Starling Bank
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Stripe
- SVC Co-operative Bank
- Swiss Re
- Tide
- Travelex Emirates Exchange
- United Arab Bank
- Vivriti Capital
- Wall Street Exchange Centre
- Wirex
- Wise
- YAP Payment Services Provider LLC
Consulting & Professional Services
- 24Justice
- AB Asesores Legales y Económicos
- AKW Consultants
- AML RightSource LLC
- AVS Lewis and Parker
- CRIF Gulf DWC LLC
- EY GDS (Ernst & Young)
- Finjuris
- Guidehouse
- KPMG
- Legalite Advisor LLP
- Mishcon De Reya LLP
- Pure Diligence
- PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
- RegCompass Consults
- Sesigo Advisory Pty Ltd
- TASC (Consulting)
- Tanfeeth LLC (HR Services)
- Trustmoore
Technology & Outsourcing Services
- Accenture PLC
- Airbnb
- Amazon
- Cognizant
- Concentrix
- Eclerx
- Genpact
- IBM
- IMTF (IT Solutions)
- Mindsprint Pvt Ltd
- Shopify
- Synechron Technology Pvt Ltd
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
- Verasco FZE
- VFS Global
- VLSENSE (Tech Solutions)
- Wipro
- WNS Global Services
- Zoho Payments
Certificate holders
What holders say
GO-AKS certifications are truly global and recognized by top firms. The training materials were thorough, and the assessments reflected real industry challenges.
As a compliance professional, staying updated with evolving regulations is crucial. GO-AKS delivered an excellent certification program that helped me stay updated.
Thanks to GO-AKS, I now have a globally recognized certification that has helped me secure a better position in my company. The structured learning path made it easy to follow.
The GO-AKS KYC certification has transformed the way I conduct due diligence. The course covered everything from risk assessment to enhanced due diligence.
GO-AKS provided a structured learning experience that gave me a solid understanding of KYC procedures, risk classification, and regulatory compliance.
The structured learning approach at GO-AKS helped me improve my due diligence processes, ensuring compliance with global financial regulations.
GO-AKS made complex KYC procedures easy to understand and apply in my daily work. I highly recommend this certification for compliance professionals.
This certification gave me a deeper understanding of global regulatory frameworks and risk-based KYC approaches. It has been a great asset to my career.
KYC is all about precision and attention to detail, and this course really sharpened my skills. I’ve been able to streamline due diligence checks at work.
I was looking for a certification that was recognised globally but still relevant to UK regulations. GO-AKS ticked all the boxes.
This certification helped me bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on application. I now approach due diligence checks with a much clearer strategy, saving time and reducing errors.
Before getting GO-AKS certified, I struggled to stand out in job applications. After adding the certification to my resume and LinkedIn, I started getting interview calls from top banks.
I was working in a different compliance role but wanted to specialize in KYC. GO-AKS gave me the right credentials, and within two months, I successfully transitioned into a full-time KYC Analyst position.
I was applying for jobs abroad, but my applications weren’t getting shortlisted. After adding GO-AKS to my profile, I started getting responses, and I’ve now secured a remote role with a Canada-based firm!
I had been working in ICICI Bank but wanted to move into compliance. GO-AKS helped me gain the credibility I needed, and I successfully shifted to a risk & KYC analyst role.
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