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CFCS Certification Process & Eligibility

Earning your certification is a major step toward advancing your career—but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Whether you're just beginning your journey or preparing to apply, you’ll find the information you need to move ahead with clarity and confidence.

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Fighting Financial Crime Together.

2-5%
Global GDP laundered in one year.

2 Trillion
Assets laundered through the global financial system.

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Stand out in your career with skills and a full array of insight across the financial crime spectrum.

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  • Practical Insights for Real-World Applications
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The best solution for comprehensive fincrime training and professional development.

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  • Fee Exemptions
  • Unified Renewal Dates
  • Flexible Seat Reassignment
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  • Enterprise Success Manager
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What everyone is saying...

The CFCS tests the skills necessary to fight financial crime. It's comprehensive. Passing it should be considered a mark of high achievement, distinguishing qualified experts in this growing specialty area.

KENNETH E. BARDEN 

CFCS, Washington, DC

The exam tests one's ability to apply concepts in practical scenarios. Passing it can be a great asset for professionals in the converging disciplines of financial crime.

DANIEL DWAIN

CFCS, Chief Compliance Officer, Cidel Bank & Trust Inc. New York, NY

The Exam is far-reaching. I love that the questions are scenario based. I recommend it to anyone in the financial crime detection and prevention profession.

BECKI LAPORTE
CFCS, Principal - AML Strategy and Innovation, FinScan, Atlanta, GA

This certification comes at a very ripe time. Professionals can no longer get away with having siloed knowledge. Compliance is all-encompassing and enterprise-driven.

KATYA GOZIAS
CFCS, Los Angeles, CA

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Expert instructors you can trust

Our expert instructors bring real-world insight, global perspective, and a passion for helping you stay ahead.

Becki LaPorte, CFCS

Principal, AML Strategy & Innovation
FinScan

Urriolagoitia (Rio) Miner, CFCS

Founder and CEO
FCI Tradecraft

Ruzaan Karwa, CFCS

Manager - Fincrime Risk Investigations
TD Bank