Is the AML course really free?

Yes. All study material, the exam, and the public AML Foundations certificate URL are free. GACS Academy is donation-funded — no subscription, no upsell.

What does the AML course cover?

AML fundamentals (placement, layering, integration), KYC and customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU), crypto-AML typologies, and writing a clear SAR/STR.

Is the GACS AML certificate recognized?

It is a publicly verifiable GACS-issued credential with a shareable certificate URL. It is not a government or regulator-issued accreditation.

How long does the AML course take?

Most learners finish the curriculum and exam in 10–15 hours of study.

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Free Anti-Money Laundering Course

A free online introduction to anti-money laundering (AML): KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, crypto-AML, and SAR writing. Read everything for free, take the exam when ready.

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Full study material

Includes the MiCA and LLM study books with worked examples.

Free certificate

Pass the exam to earn a public, shareable AML Foundations certificate URL.

Crypto-AML focus

Modern typologies: mixers, peel chains, fake exchanges, sanction-evasion patterns.

What you’ll learn

AML fundamentals: the three-stage model (placement, layering, integration)
Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence (CDD)
Transaction monitoring rules and red flags
Sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU) basics
Crypto AML typologies and on-chain investigation
Writing a clear SAR / STR (Suspicious Activity Report)

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