Role-Focused Curriculum
Programs designed for KYC, AML, and CDD teams with practical, workflow-based learning.
- Real case scenarios & documentation
- Onboarding & review workflows
- Practical decision-making focus
Professional Standards Body
The Compliance & CDD Authority Employers Trust
ACBM develops standards, certifications, and accreditation for AML, KYC, and financial crime prevention roles—translating global regulations into practical competence.
Certification Body
Professional certifications benchmarked against FATF, FinCEN, and international AML/CDD guidance.
Accreditation Partner
Formal evaluation of compliance training providers to ensure program quality and alignment.
Employer Signal
Credentials that hiring managers recognize as serious, standards-driven capability.
Why Employers Value ACBM Credentials
- Practical focus: Programs built around real file review, escalation, and decision-making
- Global benchmarks: Competency models mapped to international regulatory expectations
- Verifiable records: Every certification carries a unique Credential ID for verification
- Role-specific: Designed for analysts, investigators, and managers—not generic business training
Why Choose ACBM
Trusted by Compliance Professionals Worldwide
Certification programs mapped to real financial crime and CDD roles — not generic business courses.
Rigorous Certification
Earned through structured assessments that validate real-world compliance capability.
- Clear exam blueprints & syllabi
- Scenario-based assessments
- Verifiable graduate records
Specialist Pathways
Deep expertise in niche risk areas with targeted certification tracks.
- Foundational AML & KYC leadership
- Crypto, PEPs, HNWI, NPO specialization
- Designed to support internal promotion and interview preparation
Industry-Recognized Programs
Core Compliance & CDD Certifications
ACBM’s top-rated professional certifications designed for banking, fintech & global compliance roles.
Anti-Money Laundering
Master in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Specialist (MACS)
Advanced AML certification covering TM, investigations, regulatory expectations & real-world FCC risks.
Most in-demand global AML credential
$299
$149
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Customer Due Diligence
Internationally Certified KYC Manager (IR-KAM)
Manager-level qualification for governance, escalations, reviews, and oversight across CDD teams.
Preferred by CDD Managers & Team Leads
$299
$199
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Crypto Due Diligence
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Cryptocurrency (CDD-CRY)
Deep specialization for onboarding & monitoring crypto clients, VASPs, and high-risk blockchain typologies.
High-demand crypto CDD specialization
$299
$199
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Specialist CDD Tracks
Build Expertise in High-Risk Customer & Sector Due Diligence
ACBM is the only global association offering structured certifications for VASPs, PEPs, Correspondent Banking, Investment Funds, Gaming, High-Risk Customers, NPOs, and more.
Correspondent Banking
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Correspondent Banking (CDD-CB)
CDD for Nostro/Vostro, payable-through accounts & cross-border correspondent relationships.
Only global certification for correspondent banking CDD
$99
$49
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PEP & High-Risk Individuals
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Politically Exposed Persons (CDD-PEP)
PEP due diligence covering screening logic, SOF/SOW analysis, risk tiers & global red flags.
Global-first certification dedicated to PEP CDD
$99
$49
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High Net-Worth Individuals
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in High Net-Worth Individuals (CDD-HNWI)
CDD for private banking clients, wealth structures, complex SOW reviews & offshore entities.
Covers private banking–level due diligence
$99
$49
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High-Risk Customers
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in High-Risk Customers (CDD-HRC)
CDD for PSPs, FX brokers, offshore entities & businesses with elevated ML/TF exposure.
Niche CDD certification for high-risk sectors
$99
$49
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Non-Profit Organizations
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Non-Profit Organizations (CDD-NPO)
CDD for NGOs, charities, foundations & cross-border humanitarian financial flows.
Aligned with FATF Recommendation 8
$99
$49
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Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Virtual Asset Service Providers (CDD-VASP)
CDD for exchanges, custodians & crypto intermediaries including Travel Rule & blockchain risk.
High-demand crypto compliance specialization
$129
$49
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Investment Funds & Asset Management
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Investment Funds & Asset Management (CDD-IFAM)
CDD for fund structures, distributors, intermediaries & complex investor profiles.
Specialized investor & fund-level due diligence
$99
$49
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Online Gambling & Gaming
Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Online Gambling & Gaming (CDD-OGG)
CDD for remote casinos, betting platforms & high-risk gaming environments.
Advanced CDD for global iGaming sector
$99
$49
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Official Certification
A Credential Employers Can Trust Instantly
Every ACBM certification is issued with a unique Credential ID and is fully verifiable through our Graduate Verify system — giving hiring managers immediate confidence in your qualification.
- Official certificate issued directly by the American CBM Association (ACBM – USA).
- Unique Credential ID mapped to an authentic record in Graduate Verify.
- Employer verification via secure, instant lookup.\
- Standardized certificate design across MACS, IR-KAM, and all CDD specializations.
- Respected by compliance teams, fintechs, banks, VASPs & global hiring managers.
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Global Trust
Trusted by Compliance Professionals Worldwide
ACBM certifications are chosen by analysts, managers, and onboarding teams from banks, fintechs, VASPs, and financial crime units across multiple regions. Here’s what professionals say.
“MACS is one of the most practical AML programs I’ve taken. The red-flag mapping and scenario style assessment is extremely relevant to actual FCC work.”
Daniel R.
AML Investigator – EU
“IR-KAM helped me strengthen escalation documentation and reviewer judgment. The structure is very close to how global CDD teams operate.”
Marissa T.
KYC Manager – Middle East
“CDD-CRY covers crypto onboarding risks far better than any certification I’ve seen. Clear, focused, and aligned with real VASP workflows.”
K. Ahmed
Crypto Compliance Analyst – APAC
Accreditation for Institutions
ACBM Accreditation for Compliance Training Providers
ACBM evaluates and accredits compliance training programs to ensure they meet global standards for AML, KYC, CDD, governance, and financial crime capability. Accredited institutions demonstrate higher credibility, structured learning governance, and recognition within the industry.
Curriculum Review & Standards Mapping
Independent evaluation of course content, learning frameworks, case-study accuracy, and mapping to industry expectations across AML, KYC, and financial crime domains.
Assessment & Examination Integrity
Review of examination validity, difficulty alignment, identity integrity controls, scoring transparency, and fairness in candidate evaluation.
Accredited Provider Recognition
Accredited institutions receive formal recognition, permission to display the ACBM Accredited Seal, and listing on our upcoming Accredited Providers Directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are ACBM certifications internationally recognized? ⌵
Yes. ACBM certifications are pursued by compliance professionals across banking, fintech,
VASPs, and regulatory-aligned industries worldwide. Each certificate is issued with a unique
Credential ID and can be verified through the ACBM Graduate Verify system.
Is there an exam for the certification? ⌵
Yes. All ACBM certifications include an exam or structured assessment that evaluates practical
capability. The assessment is designed around real-world AML, KYC, and CDD decision-making.
How do employers verify my certification? ⌵
Employers can verify any ACBM certificate instantly through the
Graduate Verify
portal using your Credential ID. This ensures authenticity and transparency.
What is the difference between ACBM certifications and ACBM accreditation? ⌵
ACBM certifications are issued directly to individual professionals.
ACBM Accreditation is a formal evaluation and approval process for institutions,
training companies, and organizations that offer compliance-related education.
Do ACBM certifications expire? ⌵
Renewal is required every two years at $49 for core certifications and $29 for CDD specialized certifications. ACBM recommends regular upskilling due to the evolving nature of AML, KYC, and financial crime regulations.
Can organizations get bulk or corporate training access? ⌵
Yes. ACBM provides enterprise access for banks, fintechs, onboarding teams, and compliance
units. Contact Professional Development at
pd@americancbm.org.
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