Understand anti-money laundering principles, recognise warning signs and detect suspicious activity in this free online.

Do you want to understand the mechanics of money laundering in layperson’s terms? This course explains the basics of criminal proceeds in simple terms. You’ll learn how criminal funds are hidden, why this matters, and how these activities can affect people, businesses, and communities.

First, you’ll learn about the main stages of money laundering. We’ll introduce you to common ways funds are moved or disguised, then integrated into the open market, and explain how money laundering differs from terrorist financing. You’ll learn to identify the warning signs and explore digital systems and technology used to spot suspicious activity. This course is particularly helpful if you are preparing for an anti-money laundering certificate.

By the end, you’ll be able to recognise common warning signs and understand how laundering can happen. You’ll understand why suspicion is not proof, and will be able to describe concerns clearly and confidently apply what you’ve learned to real-world situations. This course content was created in partnership with Cherrise A. McClean, who is a Finance & Compliance Professional. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherrisemcclean/. The authors generated this text with the help of ChatGPT. After drafting, the authors and subject-matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it is accurate and meets Alison’s high-quality standards. There are no prerequisites for this course. Enrol now and advance your knowledge to help prevent and raise awareness of money laundering.