Internationally Certified KYC Manager (IR-KAM)

The Internationally Certified KYC Manager (IR-KAM) is a globally recognized KYC certification designed to equip professionals with the expertise needed to navigate know your customer (KYC), risk assessment, screening, and regulatory compliance. This internationally recognized KYC certification is ideal for professionals working in financial institutions, fintech, compliance, investment banks and regulatory sectors, ensuring they stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape.

Professionals earning the (IR-KAM) certification will demonstrate their expertise in implementing risk-based KYC strategies, mitigating financial crime risks, and ensuring compliance with international standards, making them valuable assets to organizations worldwide.

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Why Choose IR-KAM?

✅ Internationally Recognized KYC Certification – Gain credibility with a certification that is accepted across global markets.
✅ Globally Recognized KYC Certification – Showcase your expertise in KYC, due diligence, and compliance practices.
✅ Comprehensive & Industry-Relevant – Covers practical compliance challenges, including CDD, risk assessment, and emerging regulatory trends.
✅ Flexible & 100% Online – Study at your own pace with full access to digital materials and instant certification upon passing.
✅ Career Advancement – Enhance your job prospects in KYC, AML, compliance, and financial risk management.

Enrollment Process

Enrolling in the KYC certification is a seamless process:

1. Visit the Enrollment Page – Navigate to our website and select the IR_KAM certification program.
2. Register for the Course – Click “Take This Course” and complete the registration form with your details.
3. Payment – Make a secure online payment to gain access to study materials and the LMS.
4. Access Study Materials – Within 3 hours of enrollment, you will receive full access to the (IR-KAM) e-book and resources through our LMS.

Final Exam Details

• Exam Format: 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Passing Score: 75%
• Retake Policy: Two attempts included; additional attempts can be purchased for 25% of the certification fee.
• Instant Certification: Upon passing, candidates can immediately download and share their IR-KAM certificate via the Profile Section.

Section 1: KYC Foundations & Lifecycle

Chapter 1: Introduction to KYC & CDD

• What is KYC and why it matters

• Importance of Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

• Global regulatory obligations

Chapter 2: Types of Due Diligence: SDD, CDD, EDD

• Definitions and distinctions

• When and how each type is applied

• Use cases and compliance implications

Chapter 3: Customer Onboarding and Profiling

• Risk-based onboarding strategies

• Initial data collection and identity verification

• Profiling customers and matching expected behavior

Chapter 4: Periodic & Event-Driven Reviews + Offboarding

• Triggers for periodic and event-driven reviews

• Updating customer risk profiles

• Exit protocols and compliance documentation

Section 2: KYC for Entity Types & Documentation

Chapter 5: KYC for Legal Entities

• Due diligence for Pvt Ltd, LLPs, Trusts, Funds, NPOs, SPVs

• Ownership transparency and structural complexity

• Risk tiering based on entity type

Chapter 6: KYC Documentation & Verification Fields

• Legal name, registration details, business purpose

• Source of funds/wealth and governance papers

• Recommended field-by-field checklist

Chapter 7: Understanding UBOs and Director ID&V Requirements

• FATF definitions and UBO thresholds

• Identifying natural persons through complex structures

• When to verify directors and controllers

Section 3: Monitoring and Screening

Chapter 8: Ongoing Monitoring and Red Flags

• Continuous surveillance methods

• Transactional and behavioral red flags

• Escalation and documentation of anomalies

Chapter 9: PEP, Adverse Media, and Sanctions Screening

• Screening categories and escalation workflow

• Handling false positives and negative media hits

• Dealing with complex PEP relationships

Section 4: Global Regulatory Frameworks

Chapter 10: Key Global AML/KYC Regulatory Bodies

• FATF, FinCEN, OFAC, Wolfsberg, Basel

• Roles, principles, and comparative relevance

• Global convergence of regulatory expectations

Chapter 11: Overview of EU Directives on AML (1 to 6)

• Chronological summary of EU AMLDs

• Impact on KYC and UBO obligations

• The future of AML regulation in the EU