Introduction to Know Your Client (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
Overview
KYC/CDD is a critical element for effectively managing the risks posed by potential clients, thus protecting the organization against criminals, terrorists, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) who might present a higher risk, and possible dubious actions by existing customers that need to be regularly reassessed. This course provides an introduction to KYC and CDD procedures, both key tools in assessing customer risk and a legal requirement to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) laws.
This course is addressed to all individuals who practice:
- AML such as compliance and/or AML managers in banks
- investment firms
- investment funds
- ASPs
- trust service corporate providers
- lawyers
Training Duration & Method
This course may take up to two (2) hours to be completed. However, actual study time differs as each learner uses their own training pace.
The course is offered fully online using a self-paced approach. The learning units consist of reading material. Learners may start, stop and resume their training at any time. At the end of each session, participants take a Quiz to complete their learning unit and earn a Certificate of Completion upon completion of all units.

