Certificate in KYC & Customer Due Diligence

Know Your Customer (KYC) is more than a policy—it’s a safeguard. This course walks through the key responsibilities involved in verifying client identity, performing due diligence, and staying aligned with UK regulations. You’ll explore how KYC integrates with AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and how they differ—because no one likes regulatory guesswork.

With clearly structured modules, you'll get familiar with what’s expected in the UK, from basic requirements to accepted verification methods. Whether you work in finance, risk, or just have a growing interest in fraud prevention, this course ensures you speak the same language as regulators—minus the legal fog.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand KYC basics and how they relate to due diligence.
• Recognise UK-specific regulatory requirements for KYC processes.
• Differentiate between AML and KYC with practical examples.
• Follow procedural steps in customer identity verification.
• Navigate UK legislation governing KYC and AML rules.
• Learn accepted methods for risk-based identity confirmation.

Who is this Course For:

• Financial professionals looking to sharpen verification knowledge.
• AML staff needing KYC-specific UK updates.
• Risk managers seeking structured procedural guidance.
• Regulatory compliance officers building contextual awareness.
• Account managers handling client onboarding protocols.
• Fraud analysts reviewing CDD processes and flags.
• Banking support staff involved in account setup.
• Legal clerks working with financial regulations.

Career Path:

• KYC Analyst – £32,000/year
• AML Compliance Officer – £38,000/year
• Client Onboarding Specialist – £30,000/year
• Risk and Fraud Analyst – £35,500/year
• Financial Crime Associate – £36,000/year
• Due Diligence Officer – £34,000/year