Prove your existing investigation skills and build on your
ability to effectively communicate suspicious activity, with
the Advanced CAMS-Financial Crimes Investigations
(CAMS-FCI) Certification.
In light of recent international sanctions, ACAMS and the company that administers its exams, Pearson VUE, have suspended examination services throughout Russia and Belarus until further notice.
The Advanced CAMS-FCI training course teaches professionals how to successfully detect, investigate, and report suspicious transactions and communicate with law enforcement effectively.
Formerly an in-person course, Advanced CAMS-FCI is now a global exam-based certification. Candidates can prepare at a pace convenient to them and take the exam either virtually, via online proctoring, or in-person at selected test center locations.
Completing the Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification enables professionals from financial institutions, governments, and law enforcement agencies to:
Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness when conducting a financial crime investigation Successfully communicate and share useful information Certify their advanced expertise, and reach new professional heightsThis advanced-level anti-financial crime certification is designed primarily and specifically for those who perform and/or supervise financial crime investigations within regulated institutions, or wish to do so. It is appropriate for any professional who would benefit from advanced knowledge of financial crime investigations.
Earning an advanced financial investigator certification will benefit those looking to cement their knowledge and take the next steps in their career.
The certification program covers the following topics:
Candidates will also receive study materials to help them prepare with confidence for the exam.
Developed to the same quality standard as the Advanced CAMS-FCI certification exam, the practice exam is included in your certification package as part of the study materials. It will provide you with the best chance of getting certified by:
Visit the FAQs section for more information.
To apply, candidates must have previously passed the CAMS exam, and have a recommended minimum of five years’ experience in financial crimes investigations or an investigations-related field.
Check your eligibilityYou must have passed the CAMS exam and hold an active ACAMS membership to apply.
Apply online to take the exam. Download the handbook for detailed information on the application process.
Study, then schedule your examYou can choose self-study or enhanced learning paths. Take the exam when you’re ready.
Please select your language to see the study materials available for your selected package.
Standard Package Virtual Classroom Bundle Standard Package Electronic Study Guide (PDF) E-Learning Courses Post-Assessment Practice Exam The Advanced CAMS-FCI Exam Private Sector Public Sector Virtual Classroom Bundle Electronic Study Guide (PDF) E-Learning Courses Post-Assessment Practice Exam Six 2-Hour Live Online Classes The Advanced CAMS-FCI Exam Private Sector Public SectorA live online training course, providing candidates with additional support to help retain and reinforce key concepts covered in the Advanced CAMS-FCI study guide.
The Advanced CAMS-FCI Virtual Classroom series is a live, web-based study course, with two-hour virtual classes every week over a six-week period. It provides candidates with additional guided instructions to help them retain the key concepts covered in the main exam study guide.
Oct 31 - Dec 5, 2024, APAC EMEA 6 PM HKT/10 AM GMT - English| Session # | Date | Time | Language |
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| Session 1 | October 31, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM HKT/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT | English |
| Session 2 | November 7, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM HKT/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT | English |
| Session 3 | November 14, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM HKT/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT | English |
| Session 4 | November 21, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM HKT/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT | English |
| Session 5 | November 28, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM HKT/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT | English |
| Session 6 | December 5, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM HKT/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT | English |
| Session # | Date | Time | Language |
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| Session 1 | November 5, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET | English |
| Session 2 | November 12, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET | English |
| Session 3 | November 19, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET | English |
| Session 4 | November 26, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET | English |
| Session 5 | December 3, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET | English |
| Session 6 | December 10, 2024 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET | English |
The recertification process validates that every Advanced CAMS-FCI graduate is maintaining their commitment to continuing professional education. This ensures that the designation is current, and is not just a point-in-time achievement.To recertify, professionals must:
For full information on the recertification process, download the Candidate Handbook.
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For applications submitted on or before 1 October in the year of your recertification.
For applications submitted by the 15 December deadline, in the year of your recertification.
For late applications. Note that all applications must still be submitted by 31 March in the year following your recertification deadline.
ACAMS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities as defined by local, applicable law. Our intent is to ensure that everyone who makes a request for accommodations is advised of the accommodation process as promptly as possible. If you have a disability as defined under local, applicable law, please contact the Accommodation Coordinator for a request form and information.
Process
The first step in the accommodation process is to contact our Disability Services.
Disability Services Accommodation Coordinator
Phone: +1 786 871 3062
Fax: +1 866 494 0040
After you initiate contact, the Accommodation Coordinator will ask you to complete the accommodation request form specifying your impairment and the requested accommodation. In addition to the form, you must provide recent (generally no more than five years old) certification and/or documentation from a qualified medical or educational professional that (a) provides a specific diagnosis; and (b) recommends specific accommodations that might be helpful to the applicable setting and request based on the diagnosis.
When completing the form, add your application number (e.g., CAMS099887766), and submit it to accommodations@acams.org to ensure ACAMS properly receives your accommodation request. The Accommodation Coordinator will contact you with further information.
The Accommodation Coordinator will evaluate your request and supporting documentation and request or obtain any additional input, including supporting documentation as appropriate to determine whether your request can reasonably be granted. If your request is granted, the Accommodation Coordinator will work with you to implement the request. If your request is denied or deemed unreasonable, the Accommodation Coordinator will engage in a dialog with you to explore any alternative reasonable accommodation options, if appropriate.
Once accommodations have been implemented, you should continue to work with Disability Services on any accommodation-related needs. If you experience difficulty in implementing or obtaining approved accommodations, you must notify the Accommodation Coordinator immediately upon identification of concern for assistance in rectifying the situation as appropriate.
Requests are reviewed on an individual and rolling basis. Please note, the time for approval could potentially affect the time frame for testing with approved accommodation.
If you have a complaint, please contact accommodations@acams.org. If you believe you have been discriminated against due to a disability you should contact accommodations@acams.org to address the immediate situation. You will be contacted by the Certification Manager.
How is this version of Advanced CAMS-FCI different from the previous version?
The previous version included a three-day live training program, followed by a required white paper. The new exam-based version can be taken as self-study, or optionally with a 12-hour instructor-led, virtual classroom program. The assessment is a proctored exam, taken at a Pearson VUE testing center worldwide, or via online proctoring. The exam includes 90 multiple choice questions and takes three hours.
Why did ACAMS revise the original Advanced CAMS-FCI program?
We heard from many CAMS-certified members interested in becoming CAMS-FCI certified, who could not attend a live training course, for cost or scheduling reasons. Due to the white paper requirement, we were also unable to offer this certification in languages other than English. Our new version of Advanced CAMS-FCI maintains the rigor of the learning outcomes, while making the program more accessible based on cost and language.
What is the difference between an advanced CAMS certification and a specialist/associate-level certification?
Advanced CAMS certifications are designed for experienced professionals and require candidates to have previously passed CAMS. At this level, we also recommend candidates have a minimum of five years relevant experience before applying. To become a certified financial crimes investigator, we expect candidates to be able to synthesize information and to be able to answer complex, case-based questions.
What are the core topic areas of Advanced CAMS-FCI?
What study materials are included?
Advanced CAMS-FCI includes a study guide, a practice exam, and an optional virtual classroom upgrade, which will consist of six two-hour live online classes, weekly.
Can I access study materials after the CAMS-FCI Certification course is finished?
The study materials are available on the ACAMS learning management system (LMS) for the duration of the course. Once you’ve completed the course and passed your exam, the materials will no longer be accessible via the LMS. You may download the study guide, which is in PDF format, to refer to after you’ve completed the CAMS-FCI course.
Why choose ACAMS for my training?
ACAMS is a leading global provider of anti-financial crime certification, training, and resources. Our certifications are designed by subject matter experts, and are recognized globally by leading financial institutions and regulators. Earning the Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification proves your advanced financial crime investigation expertise to current and future employers and enables you to reach new professional heights.
Who is the Advanced CAMS-FCI certification for?
This advanced CAMS certification program is designed primarily and specifically for those who do, will, or wish to perform and/or supervise financial crimes investigations within regulated institutions. It is appropriate for additional personnel where advanced knowledge of financial crimes investigations is helpful.
Who is eligible to take Advanced CAMS-FCI?
Candidates must have an active ACAMS membership and have passed CAMS. The program does assume knowledge of financial crimes investigations fundamentals, and the exam is designed to test at the level of someone with five years of financial crimes investigations experience.
The program is appropriate for those who:
What type of careers are there for Advanced CAMS-FCI professionals?
Earning an advanced level anti-financial crimes certification can help you take the next steps in your career. As an advanced-level course, this certification can help you cement the knowledge needed to perform and supervise complex financial crime investigations. Financial crime investigation career paths exist in government, law enforcement, and in the private sector.
Is there an application?
Yes. To apply, you need to have an active membership and have passed CAMS. The application form also includes the test-taker agreement.
How do I find all available exam dates and locations?
Once enrolled, you will be able to access a scheduling tool to enable you to take your exam at a Pearson VUE center or via online proctoring.
How long do I have to take the certification exam from the day I pay?
Six months.
How long is the exam?
The exam consists of 90 questions and is 175 min long.
What is the structure of the exam?
The exam has multiple choice (select one answer) and multiple select questions (select all answers that fit). Case studies will be given with multiple questions relating to each case study.
If the exam is multiple-choice, how will it be more complex than other ACAMS certification exams?
Although the exam is multiple choice, the Advanced CAMS-FCI exam incorporates tables and other artifacts, requiring candidates to demonstrate their ability to interpret data and findings.
Are the test results disclosed to third parties? Are the test results public?
Candidates receive their exam results immediately (pass or fail) at the conclusion of the test. If an organization pays for a candidate’s exam, they may ask for the result. If the candidate does not want this information released to their organization, they must notify ACAMS of their wish in writing.
Should I take a practice exam?
Our practice exams set you up for success. Developed to the same quality standard as the certification exam, the practice exam:
What is the difference between a practice exam and the certification exam?
The practice exam questions match the question types and topics included in the actual certification exam.*
The practice exam questions follow the same format as the certification exam. There are two versions of the practice exam:
None of the practice exam questions will appear on the certification exam.
*Please note the practice exam is hosted in the ACAMS Learning Management System (LMS), which differs from the environment where the actual certification exam is administered – through our partnership with Pearson VUE.
What is the difference between a post-assessment and a practice exam?
Post-assessments are a set of review questions designed to help you assess your knowledge after studying the training materials. Practice exams enable you to practice real-type exam questions to prepare for your certification exam.
Where can I find my practice exam?
Practice exams are part of your study materials. Once you’re registered, log into the LMS, find and click on your course, under the “My Courses” section. Scroll and choose the practice exam. You can access it at any time during your certification program enrolment period.
How many times can I take the practice exam?
You can retake both versions of the practice exam as many times as you wish, even if you score 100% of the questions.
How long is my certification valid?
Three years.
What are the recertification requirements?
To recertify, you will need show evidence of 45 recertification credits. Credits can be earned for professional experience and participation in continuing education. A minimum of 15 of these credits must be earned from ACAMS training or events. You will also need to hold an active ACAMS membership.
Do credits earned in the same year I became certified count towards my recertification?
Yes, as long as the credits were earned after passing the Advanced CAMS-FCI exam.
Will Advanced CAMS-FCI give me credits to put towards another certification or recertification?
Yes, the training component of the program is worth twelve ACAMS credits and participation in the Virtual Classroom series will earn you an additional 12. After you become Advanced CAMS-FCI certified, you don’t need to recertify your CAMS certification, just your Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification.
Do I need to recertify all of my earned certifications?
If you have earned more than one certification through ACAMS, you only need to meet the recertification requirements of the highest level of certification achieved.
What if I hold more than one Advanced CAMS certification with ACAMS?
You only need to meet the recertification requirements of one Advanced CAMS certification.
I previously earned my CAMS certification; however the certification has now lapsed. Can I take Advanced CAMS-FCI?
Yes, you may earn an Advanced CAMS certification with a lapsed CAMS certification. Once you earn your Advanced CAMS certification, your CAMS certification will also be considered active.
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