KYC Specialist (Know your Customer)

6 Modules

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KYC Specialist (Know your Customer)

Building Practical Expertise in KYC, Compliance, and Financial Crime Risk

The Know Your Customer Specialist (KYCS) certification provides practical, job-ready skills in customer due diligence, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management. Participants learn core KYC principles, global regulatory requirements, customer onboarding, beneficial ownership identification, PEPs screening, FATCA/CRS compliance, risk-based due diligence, and digital identity verification. The programme is case-based and application-focused, progressing from foundational concepts to advanced KYC and onboarding practices. Delivered by KGC, the official GCI-accredited training provider.

Learning Outcomes

Benefits for Organizations

Establish comprehensive KYC frameworks that streamline customer onboarding and reduce processing times
Strengthen regulatory compliance to minimize examination findings and avoid costly penalties
Enhance risk management capabilities through advanced customer risk rating and beneficial ownership identification
Improve operational efficiency with digital onboarding solutions and automated screening processes
Ensure full compliance with FATCA, CRS, FATF recommendations, and international KYC standards
Build institutional expertise in handling complex corporate accounts, PEPs, and high-risk customer segments

Benefits for Individuals

Master comprehensive KYC processes from initial customer identification through ongoing monitoring
Develop expertise in beneficial ownership identification and complex corporate structure analysis
Acquire practical skills in customer risk assessment, PEPs screening, and tax compliance reporting
Build proficiency in digital identity verification and online customer onboarding technologies
Stay current with evolving KYC regulations, FATCA/CRS requirements, and international best practices
Earn a globally recognized certification that enhances career prospects in banking compliance, risk management, and financial crime prevention roles

Target audience

College and business graduates seeking careers in Banking and Finance with emphasis on compliance and customer onboarding

Customer relationship managers and risk management professionals focusing on customer assessment and screening

Customer Service, Account Opening, and front/back-office staff in banking, insurance, brokerage, leasing, microfinance, lending, and money service businesses

KYC Officers, Managers, and customer onboarding professionals responsible for due diligence and account opening procedures

Staff at supervisory authorities including Central Banks, Financial Regulatory Authorities, FIUs, Tax Authorities, and government ministries

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Target Competences

Apply global KYC regulations including FATF, Basel, GDPR, and FATCA/CRS

Conduct risk-based due diligence using scoring models and risk assessment techniques

Design onboarding processes for individuals, corporates, high-risk accounts, and beneficial ownership

Develop and implement KYC frameworks for customer identification, verification, and due diligence

Ensure FATCA/CRS compliance, including self-certification and reasonableness checks

Implement screening for PEPs and manage complex corporate structures

Manage account opening and maintenance in centralized and decentralized setups

Use digital ID verification and online onboarding while mitigating associated risks

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GCI provides certifications and training in internal auditing, governance, risk management, and compliance. It supports professionals in strengthening organizational integrity, accountability, and performance.

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Course Curriculum

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Know Your Customer & Its International Context

Customer Onboarding Requirements

Customer Tax Status (FATCA & CRS)

Risk-Based Approach in Customer Due Diligence

Account Opening Processes and Management

Online Customer Onboarding and Digital Identity

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KYC Specialist (Know your Customer)

6 Modules

15% OFF

Advanced level

Program Details

KYC Specialist (Know your Customer)

Learning Outcomes

Benefits for Organizations

Benefits for Individuals

Target audience

College and business graduates seeking careers in Banking and Finance with emphasis on compliance and customer onboarding

Customer relationship managers and risk management professionals focusing on customer assessment and screening

Customer Service, Account Opening, and front/back-office staff in banking, insurance, brokerage, leasing, microfinance, lending, and money service businesses

KYC Officers, Managers, and customer onboarding professionals responsible for due diligence and account opening procedures

Staff at supervisory authorities including Central Banks, Financial Regulatory Authorities, FIUs, Tax Authorities, and government ministries

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Target Competences

Apply global KYC regulations including FATF, Basel, GDPR, and FATCA/CRS

Conduct risk-based due diligence using scoring models and risk assessment techniques

Design onboarding processes for individuals, corporates, high-risk accounts, and beneficial ownership

Develop and implement KYC frameworks for customer identification, verification, and due diligence

Ensure FATCA/CRS compliance, including self-certification and reasonableness checks

Implement screening for PEPs and manage complex corporate structures

Manage account opening and maintenance in centralized and decentralized setups

Use digital ID verification and online onboarding while mitigating associated risks

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Global Professional Organization

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Course Curriculum

Program Modules

Know Your Customer & Its International Context

Customer Onboarding Requirements

Customer Tax Status (FATCA & CRS)

Risk-Based Approach in Customer Due Diligence

Account Opening Processes and Management

Online Customer Onboarding and Digital Identity

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Globally Recognized Certificateof Achievement

- Certified by GCI

- Internationally Accredited Achievement

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Target audience

College and business graduates seeking careers in Banking and Finance with emphasis on compliance and customer onboarding

Customer relationship managers and risk management professionals focusing on customer assessment and screening

Customer Service, Account Opening, and front/back-office staff in banking, insurance, brokerage, leasing, microfinance, lending, and money service businesses

KYC Officers, Managers, and customer onboarding professionals responsible for due diligence and account opening procedures

Staff at supervisory authorities including Central Banks, Financial Regulatory Authorities, FIUs, Tax Authorities, and government ministries

Target Competences

Apply global KYC regulations including FATF, Basel, GDPR, and FATCA/CRS

Conduct risk-based due diligence using scoring models and risk assessment techniques

Design onboarding processes for individuals, corporates, high-risk accounts, and beneficial ownership

Develop and implement KYC frameworks for customer identification, verification, and due diligence

Ensure FATCA/CRS compliance, including self-certification and reasonableness checks

Implement screening for PEPs and manage complex corporate structures

Manage account opening and maintenance in centralized and decentralized setups

Use digital ID verification and online onboarding while mitigating associated risks

Our Partner

Global Professional Organization

Course Curriculum

Program Modules

Know Your Customer & Its International Context

Customer Onboarding Requirements

Customer Tax Status (FATCA & CRS)

Risk-Based Approach in Customer Due Diligence

Account Opening Processes and Management

Online Customer Onboarding and Digital Identity

KYC Specialist (Know your Customer)

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Globally Recognized Certificate
of Achievement

Globally Recognized Certificate
of Achievement