About The Global Association of Certified KYC Specialists (Global AKS)
The Global Association of Certified KYC Specialists (Global AKS) is a globally trusted authority in KYC, AML, and Financial Crime Compliance certifications. Our mission is to empower compliance professionals with internationally recognized, industry-aligned, and career-advancing credentials.
Who We Are
Global AKS certifies and supports compliance professionals across 180+ countries. Our certifications set the benchmark for modern KYC, AML, and FCC expertise—ensuring you meet global regulatory expectations and stand out in a competitive financial crime landscape.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build a global community of highly skilled compliance professionals equipped with practical, industry-aligned, and internationally benchmarked knowledge.
Why Thousands Choose Global AKS
Globally Recognized
Global AKS certifications are trusted in 180+ countries across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East, APAC, and Africa.
Accredited & Employer-Trusted
All certifications hold ONRIGA Gold Accreditation and American CBM Accreditation—two globally respected compliance bodies.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Developed from real-world KYC, AML, sanctions, and investigation workflows used in global financial institutions.
Self-Paced • Lifetime Access
Study at your pace with no renewal fees. A one-time fee includes lifetime access, exam attempts, and certificate issuance.
Independent Accreditation
ONRIGA Gold Accreditation
Global AKS holds Gold-tier accreditation from ONRIGA (Organization for Next-gen Regulatory Intelligence & Global Accreditation).
Accreditation ID: ONR-EC-GLD-2013-788dc6
American CBM Accreditation
All Global AKS certifications are accredited by the American Compliance & Business Management Association.
FINRA Recognition
The G-CFES – Globally Certified Financial Education Specialist certification is listed on FINRA’s Professional Designations Database.