Know Your Customer (KYC) & Customer Due Diligence (CDD) provides a comprehensive understanding of how financial institutions and regulated entities identify customers, assess their risk levels, and ensure compliance with anti‑money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) regulations. The course explores the full customer lifecycle from onboarding and verification to ongoing monitoring and enhanced due diligence for higher‑risk clients.
Learners will study key regulatory expectations, global standards such as FATF recommendations, and local compliance requirements. Core topics include identity verification methods, beneficial ownership identification, risk‑based approaches, sanctions screening, politically exposed persons (PEP) assessments, and documentation standards. The course also examines how technology such as digital identity tools, biometrics, and automated monitoring systems—supports modern KYC and CDD processes.
Through practical examples and case studies, students will learn how to detect red flags, evaluate customer risk profiles, and maintain accurate records that support regulatory reporting and audits. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement robust KYC and CDD frameworks that strengthen financial integrity and reduce exposure to financial crime within the Financial Crime / AML / KYC category.
