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Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
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CAMS ACAMS Financial Crime Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: Financial Crime TypologiesYou are here
Study laundering methods, predicate crimes, and risk signals across sectors.
Phase 2: Global Frameworks and Governance
Map FATF-style expectations to practical institutional obligations.
Phase 3: Compliance Program Operations
Practice controls, investigations, reporting, and escalation workflows.
Phase 4: Technology and Timed Mocks
Reinforce tooling concepts and complete timed 120-question simulations.
Can You Take the CAMS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Active ACAMS membership is required
- •Minimum 40 eligibility credits are required
- •Application approval is required before scheduling exam
- •Candidates receive 6 months to schedule and sit after authorization
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Time to Get Licensed
ACAMS does not publish an official preparation timeline.
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Retake waiting periods are 30 days after first failure, 60 days after second failure, and 90 days after third and subsequent failures. Retake authorization fee applies.
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200 Practice Questions
CAMS-style AML and AFC scenario drills across the current official domains.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: CAMS Orientation and Exam Facts
6 sections
Chapter 2: Financial Crime Risks and Methods
6 sections
Chapter 3: High-Risk Sectors and Structures
6 sections
Chapter 4: Global AFC Frameworks
6 sections
Chapter 5: Governance Regulations and Information Sharing
6 sections
Chapter 6: AFC Compliance Program Design
6 sections
Chapter 7: Program Governance and Operating Model
6 sections
Chapter 8: Customer Lifecycle Controls
6 sections
Chapter 9: Ongoing Controls and Monitoring
6 sections
Chapter 10: Investigations and Case Support
6 sections
Chapter 11: Technology and Emerging AFC Practice
6 sections
Chapter 12: Final CAMS Review and Exam Day
6 sections
CAMS Exam Details
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Administered by ACAMS
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ACAMS content outline
Definitions, consequences, predicate crimes, sector risk, high-risk customers, VASPs, real estate, gatekeepers, trusts, accountants, and other high-risk structures.
FATF, UN sanctions, regulators, FIUs, law enforcement, cross-border cooperation, information sharing, de-risking, RFIs, tipping-off, and AFC team responsibilities.
Program pillars, three lines of defense, BSA officer or MLRO responsibilities, risk appetite, enterprise risk assessment, risk-based controls, policies, standards, committees, and reporting.
Customer-lifecycle controls, data quality, taxonomy, digital onboarding, screening, perpetual KYC, transaction monitoring, blockchain screening, AI or machine learning, open-source tools, and automation.
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What's Next After the CAMS?
After passing the CAMS, you can pursue these career paths
Advanced CAMS-Audit
Advance into independent AFC control testing and audit specialization
Advanced CAMS-RM
Expand into enterprise financial-crime risk management depth
CGSS
Specialize in global sanctions compliance and controls
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