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
Six professional certifications
Each is studied at your own pace, examined online and issued with a credential ID that anyone can verify.
- GO-AKSView certification
Globally Certified KYC Specialist
The mark of a KYC leader — the gold standard in KYC, recognised across 180+ countries and ranked first among the KYC certifications employers were hiring for in 2025.
- G-CAMOView certification
Globally Certified Anti Money Laundering Officer
For AML compliance officers and those preparing for the role: personal accountability, the programme you own, and the screening, monitoring and reporting that show it works, under US, UK and Gulf regimes.
- G-FCCIView certification
Globally Certified FCC Investigator
Financial crime compliance end to end — the crimes, the international rules, and a risk-based approach to managing them.
- G-CAMIView certification
Globally Certified Anti Money Laundering Investigator
For AML investigators — how money is laundered and terrorism financed, how it is detected, and how risk is assessed across financial institutions.
- CGFSView certification
Globally Certified Fraud Specialist
Financial fraud and how to find it — red flags, financial statement fraud, mis-selling, and the tools used to detect it.
- G-CFESView certification
Globally Certified Financial Education Specialist
For those who guide retail clients — budgeting, debt, retirement and investment principles, and the rules around financial education.
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.
Verification
Every certificate can be checked
Download a sample certificate (PDF)
- Each certificate carries a unique credential ID.
- Anyone can verify it, free and without an account, at globalaks.com/learn/verify.
- A certificate is valid for two years from issue, and renewal keeps it current.
Standing
Accreditation and recognition
Independently accredited, and publicly verifiable: each statement below links to the source that confirms it.
ONRIGA
Gold-tier accreditation, reflecting alignment with recognised benchmarks for regulatory relevance, transparency and professional education.
Accreditation ID ONR-EC-GLD-2013-788dc6. View on onriga.org
American CBM Association
Professional accreditation from the American Compliance & Business Management Association.
FINRA
The Globally Certified Financial Education Specialist (G-CFES) designation appears in FINRA's public Professional Designations Database.
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.
Where holders work
Across 200+ banks, financial institutions and professional firms
Global AKS certificate holders work across banking, financial services, consulting and technology.
See companies where holders work
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
The program's structured approach covered critical areas, from regulatory frameworks and risk assessment to enhanced due diligence and compliance strategies. The practical insights and real-world examples provided a solid foundation in KYC.
The Go-AKS course excelled in its coverage of international regulations. I feel much more confident navigating KYC in different jurisdictions.
For me the main benefit was the structure. I had learned many KYC terms before, but here they were arranged in a way that was easier to revise.
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