About the G-FCCI certification
This certificate is bestowed by the Global Association of Certified KYC Specialists (Global AKS) which is a globally recognized association, acknowledged in over 180 countries.
Why professionals choose Global AKS
Global recognition across 180+ countries by financial institutions, fintechs and compliance teams, on a practice-based curriculum designed from real workflows used in leading global banks.
Who this course is for
- Financial crime compliance officers — the risk-based approach, the internal route from suspicion to a filed report, PEP, sanctions and adverse media decisions, and how a compliance programme is built and audited.
- Due diligence and screening analysts — what triggers EDD, the five steps of a thorough review, and what decides the outcome after a PEP, sanctions or adverse media hit.
- Risk and governance staff with FCC responsibility — how financial crime risk is scored and reported to the board, where the compliance committee and chief compliance officer sit, and when senior management must sign off.
- New to financial crime — no prior knowledge is assumed; each crime is defined and its methods described before any chapter asks you to detect or report it.
Requirements No prerequisites A desktop, laptop or mobile device with an internet connection
The G-FCCI certificate
Recognition and awards
Accreditation
Gold-Tier Accreditation by ONRIGA
A verifiable quality signal for employers, against recognised benchmarks for professional education.
Accreditation ID: ONR-EC-GLD-2013-788dc6
Verify Global AKS on ONRIGA →Recognition
Recognised by the American CBM Association
Enhancing employer confidence and credibility.
Award
Best KYC Certification Awards
Featured in industry coverage of the best KYC certifications.
Read the ComplyFocus article →Award
Gold Standard in KYC Award
Recognising high-quality KYC education and professional standards.
Listing
Professional Designation Listed in FINRA's Database
Global AKS's G-CFES credential is also listed in FINRA's public, searchable Professional Designations Database. FINRA is the US securities and broker-dealer regulator.
Open FINRA Designations Database →What the certification covers, and what the final assessment draws on: the 10 modules and 30 chapters of the G-FCCI study e-booklet.
Module 1
Introduction to Financial Crime Compliance
3 chapters
- 1.1Overview of Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC)
- 1.2Common Financial Crimes in the Modern Era
- 1.3Technological Advancements and New Challenges
Module 2
Advanced Legal Framework and Regulations
3 chapters
- 2.1Deep Dive into International Regulations
- 2.2GCC in KYC Compliance
- 2.3Updates on Recent Regulatory Changes and Their Implications
Module 3
Risk-Based Approach to Compliance
3 chapters
- 3.1Principles of a Risk-Based Approach
- 3.2Implementing Risk-Based Compliance Strategies
- 3.3Case Studies Demonstrating Effective Risk Assessment
Module 4
Identifying and Reporting Red Flags
3 chapters
- 4.1Detailed Guidance on Recognizing Signs of Financial Crime
- 4.2Procedures for Reporting Suspicious Activities
- 4.3Technology's Role in Flagging and Reporting
Module 5
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Strategies
5 chapters
- 5.1Advanced Techniques in AML Monitoring and Enforcement
- 5.2Advanced Enforcement Techniques
- 5.3Integration of Technology in AML Efforts
- 5.4Challenges in Integrating Technology in AML Efforts
- 5.5Analysing Patterns and Trends to Prevent Money Laundering
Module 6
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
3 chapters
- 6.1Criteria for Determining When EDD is Necessary
- 6.2Steps for Conducting Thorough EDD
- 6.3Challenges and Solutions in EDD for High-Risk Clients
Module 7
Mitigating Risks with PEPs, Sanctions, and Adverse Media
5 chapters
- 7.1Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
- 7.2Sanctions
- 7.3Adverse Media
- 7.4Mitigation Techniques and Best Practices in High-Risk Industries
- 7.5Factors to Consider When Dealing with Identified PEPs, Sanctions, or Adverse Media
Module 8
Compliance Technologies and Innovations
1 chapter
- 8.1Review of Cutting-Edge Tools in Compliance
Module 9
Developing and Implementing Compliance Programs
1 chapter
- 9.1Best Practices for Creating Robust Compliance Frameworks
Module 10
Handling Compliance Violations
3 chapters
- 10.1Strategies for Detecting and Addressing Compliance Breaches
- 10.2Legal Ramifications and Managing Public Relations Post-Violation
- 10.3Recovery and Remediation Processes
What this course contains, and what the assessment asks of you.
Step 1
Study e-booklet
The G-FCCI study e-booklet: 10 modules, 30 chapters. There are no separate lessons — the e-booklet is the course, and its contents are on the Syllabus tab.
- FormatPDF e-booklet
- Modules10
- Chapters30
- AccessLifetime
- DownloadOn enrolment
Step 2
Mock exam
Not graded and issues no certificate — it shows you where you stand, on a separate paper from the final.
- Questions100
- Time limit100 minutes
- Attempts2
- GradedNo
Step 3
Final assessment
Graded. Passing issues the certificate and its credential ID straight away.
- Questions100
- Time limit100 minutes
- Pass mark85%
- Attempts2
- Skipped question−1
How the assessment works
- The mock and the final are separate papers. The mock is not graded, and sitting it never uses up a final attempt.
- The final is 100 multiple-choice questions in 100 minutes, sat online whenever you are ready.
- The clock is kept by the server, not your browser: closing the tab does not stop it.
- Scoring: +1 for a correct answer, 0 for a wrong one, and −1 for a question left unanswered.
- Before your first attempt you confirm the name that will print on the certificate.
- You have 2 attempts, and can buy another for US$19 if you need it.
- Passing issues the certificate immediately, with a credential ID anyone can verify.
The final assessment is what earns the credential. It is multiple choice, taken entirely online, and you may sit it whenever you are ready — there is no waiting period after enrolling and no expiry on the attempts.
- Format
- Multiple choice · 100% online
- Passing score
- 85%
- Correct answer
- +1
- Incorrect answer
- 0
- Skipped question
- −1
- Attempts included
- 2 final · 2 mock
- Further attempts
- US$19 each
- When you may sit it
- Any time · no expiry
The mock exam
2 mock attempts are included. The mock is not graded and issues no certificate — it is there to show you where you stand. It is a separate paper from the final: sitting it, or running out of mock attempts, does not affect your final attempts in any way.
If you do not pass
2 final attempts are included. If you use them all, you can buy another for US$19 straight away — the option appears on your result screen, with no email and no waiting. Your access to the study material is unaffected.
On passing
The digital certificate is issued instantly, carrying a unique credential ID that any employer can check on the verification portal without an account.
Renewal
The certification is valid for 2 years. Renewal is required every 2 years, for a renewal fee of US$37. Curriculum updates are added regularly, based on input from compliance teams and investment banks.
Ready to sit it?
The final assessment is reachable from the Curriculum tab whenever you are enrolled — whether or not you have taken the mock.
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Reviewed 5 August 2026
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Reviewed 22 September 2025
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Reviewed 28 August 2025
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Reviewed 13 June 2025
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Reviewed 17 February 2025