AFC Training for Government
Equip government officials and law enforcement officers with the knowledge, skills, and partnerships needed to protect the integrity of the financial system.
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Every financial crime leaves a trail – and every agency plays a role in stopping it.
As financial crime evolves, so must the professionals responsible for combating it. New technologies, emerging threats, and increasingly sophisticated criminal methodologies are reshaping the financial crime landscape and raising the bar for those tasked with protecting it.
ACAMS helps law enforcement, regulators, and other government officials stay ahead through specialized training, certifications, resources, and events designed to strengthen anti-financial crime capabilities.
ACAMS Events: Where public and private sectors come together
Law Enforcement Seminar
This virtual event brings together law enforcement, investigators, government officials, and private-sector experts to share practical insights, discuss emerging threats, and strengthen collaboration in the fight against financial crime.
The Assembly: Our Global AFC Conference Series
ACAMS brings together public and private sector leaders to explore shared challenges in combating financial crime. These global events offer opportunities to exchange insights, build cross-sector partnerships, and stay informed on emerging risks.
The ACAMS Law Enforcement Curriculum
Developed in collaboration with law enforcement, the ACAMS Law Enforcement Curriculum provides practical, anti-financial crime training for those responsible for detecting and combating financial crime.
Available in-person or virtually, the curriculum consists of five full-day modules that can be delivered individually or as a comprehensive training program.
Modules include:
- AML Basics for Law Enforcement
- Cryptoassets and Blockchain for Law Enforcement
- Financial Institutions and Law Enforcement Engagement
- Financial Crime Typologies for Law Enforcement
- Financial Crime Investigations for Law Enforcement
Whether you’re looking to train a specialized unit or build agency-wide expertise, ACAMS can help you develop a training program tailored to your team’s needs.
Certification Bootcamps for Law Enforcement
The CAMS and CCAS Bootcamps help law enforcement officers prepare for certification while building practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the field.
Designed for groups of 20-30 officers, each program combines self-study, instructor-led training, and a five-day bootcamp culminating in the certification exam.
Certifications & Bootcamps
- CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist): ACAMS’ global gold-standard certification for AML expertise | Bootcamp language: English and Spanish
- CCAS (Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist): ACAMS certification covering financial crime risks related to crypto and digital assets | Bootcamp language: English only
Note: Bootcamp language availability differs from certification availability.
Program Structure:
- Duration: Six weeks
- Pre-Bootcamp Training: Two webinars and self-study with CAMS or CCAS study materials
- Bootcamp: Intensive five-day session (in-person or virtual), including the certification exam
Continuing education for Government and Law Enforcement
The most effective anti-financial crime programs are built on continuous learning. ACAMS offers events, certificate courses, webinars, and breaking AFC news, trends, and insights designed to support professional development across government agencies.
Certificate Courses
Four-week, self-paced online courses that provide foundational and intermediate-level training across a range of anti-financial crime topics.
- AML Foundations
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption Foundations
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption - Advanced
- Countering the Financing of Terrorism
- Cryptoasset General Awareness
- Financial Crime Typologies Intermediate
- Leading Complex Investigations
Browse the full certificate course catalog to find training that supports your agency’s priorities.
Free Social Impact Certificates
Each social impact certificate is offered free of charge to the global anti-financial crime community, as part of our mission to protect people, institutions, and economies from financial crime.
- Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Part 1
- Fighting Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Part 2: US Sex & Exploitation Cases
- Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade – A Comprehensive Overview
- Ending Illegal Wildlife Trade – A Practical Guide for Law Enforcement
- Preventing Online Child Exploitation with Financial Intelligence: An Overview
Webinars
Stay up-to-date on emerging threats, evolving typologies, and industry best practices through expert-led webinars featuring practitioners from across the AFC community. Topics span investigations, public-private collaboration, regulatory priorities, and the use of financial intelligence in enforcement actions.
With an ACAMS Enterprise membership, your team can access live and on-demand sessions anytime.
Explore upcoming webinars and access our full on-demand library.
Stay informed
From breaking news and industry-shaping perspectives to best practice guides and toolkits, keep your teams current on the developments, trends, and challenges impacting the global anti-financial crime community.
ACAMS Today
Expert analysis, practitioner insights, and thought leadership exploring the trends and challenges impacting the AFC community.
Moneylaundering.com
Real-time coverage of global developments, enforcement actions, and emerging threats shaping the AFC landscape.
Build a training program for your agency
Whether you’re training a specialized unit, preparing personnel for certification, or developing agency-wide AFC capabilities, ACAMS can help you create a training solution tailored to your goals. Fill out the form below, and an ACAMS specialist will be in touch shortly.