What is the Certified Financial Crime Specialist?

The Certified Financial Crime Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 12 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

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Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

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Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Financial Crime Specialist

Certified Financial Crime Specialist: industry context, trends and professional standards
The role of finance in organisations and value creation
Financial, management and cost accounting distinguished
The finance operating model and business partnering
Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
Financial statements and the accounting equation
Stakeholders and users of financial information
Ethics and professional standards in finance
Corporate objectives and shareholder value
The finance function and digital transformation
Building a finance career and professional development

Investigation Principles

Investigation practice and evidence handling
Security ethics, use of force and accountability
Working with police, regulators and the justice system
Access control, screening and visitor management
Insider threat and personnel security
Incident response and command
Cash, assets and loss prevention
Security technology selection and operation
Crowd, event and public space safety
Layered defence and site protection
The security profession, roles and standards
The threat landscape and security environment
Physical, personnel and information security
Deterrence, detection, delay and response
Duty of care and legal framework

Evidence and Chain of Custody

Investigation practice and evidence handling
Working with police, regulators and the justice system
Security ethics, use of force and accountability
Maintenance, testing and reliability
Investigation principles and process
Evidence handling and chain of custody
Interviewing and statement taking
Security intelligence collection and analysis
Digital forensics and cybercrime
Fraud and internal-threat investigation
Surveillance and covert techniques
Report writing and case management
Working with law enforcement
Legal and ethical investigation
Incident management and response

Interviewing and Statements

Investigation practice and evidence handling
Insider threat and personnel security
Security ethics, use of force and accountability
Perimeter protection and barriers
Access control systems and identity management
Locks, keys and credential management
Visitor and contractor management
Intrusion detection systems
Security lighting and CPTED
Guard force deployment and patrols
Control rooms and command centres
Physical security testing and assurance
CCTV and video surveillance systems
Alarm systems and monitoring
Electronic access and biometric systems

Loss, Fraud and Asset Cases

Cash, assets and loss prevention
Investigation practice and evidence handling
Insider threat and personnel security
Cost-effectiveness of controls
Security maturity assessment
Driving measurable security improvement
Information security fundamentals
Protecting data and information assets
Cyber-physical systems and OT security
Converged security operations
Access, identity and credential security
Insider threat and data loss prevention
Incident response across cyber and physical
Security of surveillance and access systems
Governance of converged security

Working With the Justice System

Working with police, regulators and the justice system
Investigation practice and evidence handling
Security ethics, use of force and accountability
Supply chain and cargo security
Access and key control
Audit and compliance checks
Investigations and recovery
Measuring loss and prevention impact
Security operations management
Guard force and contractor management
Post orders and standard operating procedures
Security programme design and budgeting
Security metrics and reporting
Convergence of physical and cyber security
Vendor and technology management

Reporting and Accountability

Security ethics, use of force and accountability
Investigation practice and evidence handling
Security risk assessment and proportionate response
Technology selection and deployment
Emergency preparedness and planning
Evacuation and life-safety procedures
Crisis management and command
Business continuity and resilience
Communication during crises
Bomb threats and suspicious items
Active-threat and hostile events
Recovery and post-incident review
Exercises, drills and testing
Personnel security and vetting
Insider threat management

Planning and Design

Leading security projects and change
Designing a security programme or solution
Physical security design and layered defence
Protective operations planning
Advance work and route planning
Emergency evacuation planning
Data protection and privacy by design
Designing a transformation programme
Operating model redesign
Real estate development and project appraisal
Programme cycle management in NGOs
Tax planning, avoidance and evasion distinguished
Fire safety in building design
System design principles
Emergency response planning

People Risk

Customer and employee satisfaction
Employee engagement models and drivers
Discipline, conduct and fair-process management
The employee lifecycle and HR value chain
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline
The customer experience (CX) discipline
Employee experience and engagement
CRM, sales operations and data discipline
Financial modelling and forecasting discipline
Applicant tracking systems and recruitment analytics
Digital HR and the employee experience platform
Recruitment marketing and candidate attraction
Employer branding and employee value proposition (EVP)
Employee voice, surveys and action planning
Employee and manager self-service

Audit and Standards

Sustaining improvement and benefits
Continuous improvement in security
Designing a service or experience improvement
Coaching and quality monitoring
Service quality and turnaround metrics
Continuous improvement and lean banking
Driving measurable banking improvement
Regulatory reporting and audits
Risk-based audit planning
Data analytics in audit
Quality assurance of audit
Quality monitoring and coaching
Continuous improvement in service
Driving measurable service improvement
Assurance engagements and standards

Health and Safety

Driving measurable safety improvement
Designing a safety programme or control
Job safety analysis (JSA) and task risk
Analytical techniques and bias
Contractor and visitor safety
Predictive safety analytics
Automation and safety technology
Toolbox talks and safety communication
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management
Event risk, safety and contingency planning
Industrial utilities, energy and process safety interfaces
Wellbeing and resilience coaching
Health, safety and compliance in delivery
Brand safety and responsible marketing
Customer and brand health metrics

International Context

Travel risk management
Transfer pricing and international tax
Threat and risk assessment
Cost, feasibility and control analysis
Leading security teams
Threat and risk assessment for principals
Communications and coordination
Coordination with teams and agencies
Stakeholder mapping and liaison
Managing sensitive communications
Presenting risk and recommendations

Change and Modernisation

Security transformation and modernisation
Technology adoption and integration
Measuring security transformation impact
Sales and marketing transformation
Measuring growth and transformation impact
Preparing financial statements
Digital and market transformation
Behaviour change and adoption of innovations
Customer experience transformation
Digital and self-service transformation
Measuring CX transformation impact
Foreign exchange and treasury operations
Technology governance and change control
Foreign exchange and hedging
Change management and adoption

Service and Public Interface

Service culture and brand promise
Innovation in service delivery
Professional ethics in customer service
Governance of service standards
Responsible and ethical service
Service KPIs: CSAT, NPS, CES, SLAs
Customer service and CX strategy
Designing voice-of-customer programmes
Aligning service to brand and business
Sustaining strategic customer focus
Customer and journey analysis
Building a service culture
Voice of the customer to the business
Leading service projects and change
Team leadership in customer service

Records and Procedure

Lessons learned and knowledge management
Professional documentation and presentation
Process and control documentation
Tender planning and documentation
Knowledge management and capability building
Incident reporting and record-keeping
Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection
Health records, data and confidentiality
Record-keeping and data protection
Data, records and confidentiality tech
Team leadership in security operations

Strategy and Governance

Board and management reporting
Interpreting financial statements
Management accounts and dashboards
Policy, planning and objectives
Vision, mission and strategic intent
Competitive strategy and positioning
Setting strategic priorities and choices
Aligning teams around strategy
Strategy execution and the balanced scorecard
Strategic decision-making under uncertainty
Measuring strategic progress
Governance frameworks and codes
Board reporting and information flows
Sustainability strategy and materiality
Environmental governance and climate risk

Contractors and Supply

Supply analysis, gaps and scenario planning
Vendor management and system governance
Procurement and supply chain: scope and value
The procurement cycle and operating models
Procurement’s contribution to organisational strategy
Public versus private procurement
Supply markets and the enabling environment
Digital procurement and the future of the profession
Sustainable procurement principles and standards
Fair trade and responsible supply
Procurement and asset management under donor rules
Payables, procurement controls and supplier fraud
Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
Water supply systems: sources, treatment and distribution
Budget vs actual and variance

Security Practice

Guard force management and supervision
Security as a business enabler
Influencing and security awareness
Intelligence-led and data-driven security
Professional ethics and conduct in security
Privacy, surveillance and data protection
Security KPIs and metrics
Data protection in surveillance
Security culture and awareness
Aligning security with business goals
Legal and ethical protection
Insurance regulation and consumer protection
Cost and profitability analysis
Anti-corruption and financial-crime ethics
Cybersecurity and fraud technology

Risk and Resilience

Operational risk and resilience
Forecasting and planning
Model risk and provisioning (IFRS 9)
Business continuity and crisis management
Interest-rate risk and gap analysis
Derivatives and risk instruments
Control environment and risk assessment
Fraud risk and controls
Managing tax risk and audits
Tax compliance and the tax risk agenda
Insurance, risk transfer and retained risk
Communicating risk to the workforce
Data visualisation for finance
Business continuity and recovery
Decision support and insight

Legal and Regulatory

Working with law enforcement and regulators
Regulatory compliance and licensing
Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
Portfolio of evidence and reflective practice
Regulatory compliance and market requirements
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations
The regulatory landscape and central banking
Regulatory duty and accountability
Risk, compliance and feasibility analysis
Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
Building a culture of compliance
Attachment and developmental theory
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies
Evidence-based improvement
Evidence-based practice

Operations and Supervision

Principles of credit and the lending process
Automation, RPA and straight-through processing
Competitive bidding processes
Business process mapping
The HR function: roles, operating models and value creation
Process automation and workflow
The HR operating model and business partnering
Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools
Process improvement and lean thinking
Productivity and efficiency improvement
Solvency, capital and prudential supervision
Operating-model and process re-engineering
Designing a banking solution or process
The vehicle sales process from enquiry to delivery
In-process quality control and inspection

Security Technology

Drones, sensors and detection technology
Equipment and technology
Data ethics, privacy and responsible analytics
Safety management systems overview (ISO 45001)
Professional roles, boundaries and settings
Confidentiality and health data
Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
Managing boundaries and dual relationships
Data collection and analytics
Digital permits and inspections
Peer support and consultation
Data, analytics and customer insight
Digital credit and alternative data
Digital channels and performance marketing economics
Data migration and cleansing

Emergency and Incident

Incident and response performance
Risk response and contingency
Crisis communications
Fire risk assessment methodology
Duty of care and risk management
Crisis and reputation communication
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Innovation in protective operations
Strategic development and long-range positioning
Strategy and performance management systems
Comparable sales analysis and market evidence

Personnel and Capability

Facilitation, training and public presentation skills
Team leadership in field and project settings
Managing risk and difficult cases
Workforce management and scheduling
Leading service teams
Workforce planning and scheduling
Training and capability building
Team leadership in banking operations
Training needs analysis
Career and talent development
Capability and skills frameworks
Scaling delivery capability
Servant leadership and self-organising teams
Virtual and distributed teams
Team leadership and motivation

Ethics and Conduct

Ethical principles and codes of practice
Sustaining ethical, effective practice
Ethical frameworks and codes of practice
Complaints, accountability and fitness to practise
Driving effective, ethical outcomes
Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
Accountability and follow-through
Ethics of technology in practice
Professional ethics and responsibility (PMI)
Professional standards and ethics
Marketing and sales ethics
Ethical decision-making under pressure
Setting goals, roles and accountability
Ethics and responsible leadership
Professional standards and ethics (CIPS)

Leadership and Command

Journey management and risk
Operational efficiency and channel management
Reconciliation and nostro/vostro management
Enterprise risk management in banks
Liquidity risk and asset-liability management
Sanctions screening and PEP management
Relationship management and cross-selling
Sales performance and pipeline management
Liquidity and funding management
Investment portfolio management
Thought leadership
Performance management in service
Handling escalations as a leader
Teller operations, cash handling and vault management
Category management and strategy

Communication and Reporting

Professional report writing
Executive communication and presence
Cross-cultural communication
Sustainability reporting and disclosure
Proposal development and donor reporting
The media and telecommunications landscape
Lessons learned and development
Financial reporting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP)
Integrated and sustainability reporting
Reporting quality and governance
Communicating financial results
Integrated marketing communications
Dashboards and performance reporting
Professional presentation and pitching
Reporting to leadership

Stakeholders and Liaison

Community and tenant engagement
Stakeholders, agency and accountability
Trends: ESG, transparency and stakeholder capitalism
Regulator and investor relations
Stakeholder engagement plan
Shareholder and stakeholder rights
Market entry modes and partner selection
Legal and regulatory responsibility
Categories of spend and stakeholders
Corporate responsibility and community
Client feedback and satisfaction
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms
Corporate social responsibility and community impact
Group dynamics, facilitation and community mobilisation
Stakeholder mapping and collaboration

Cost, Assets and Loss

HR's role in culture, values and employer brand
Headcount budgeting and establishment control
Time-to-hire, quality-of-hire and cost metrics
Cost of workforce and ROI of HR interventions
Cost of accidents and prevention value
Legal, cost and feasibility analysis
Values, purpose and authentic leadership
Make-versus-buy and total cost of ownership
Cost and price analysis
Benefits realisation and value tracking
Income capitalisation and investment value
Value management and business value
Value proposition design and messaging
Marketing planning and budgeting
Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value

Data and Intelligence

Designing and facilitating groups
Setting objectives and marketing KPIs
Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
Funnel, pipeline and conversion metrics
Marketing analytics and attribution
Web and campaign analytics
Customer data platforms and segmentation
Web, campaign and funnel analytics
Sales analytics and forecasting tools
Competitive and market intelligence
Baseline surveys and data collection tools
HR metrics, KPIs and the HR scorecard
Diagnosis and evidence gathering
Cost, quality and cycle-time metrics
Data quality, integration and master data

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CFICS certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CFICS?

This certification is ideal for Finance Officers and Accountants, Budget and Cost Analysts, Finance Managers and Controllers and Auditors and Financial Analysts, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CFICS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 12 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CFICS internationally recognised?

What is the cost of the CFICS certification?

The Certified Financial Crime Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CFICS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CFICS?

The Certified Financial Crime Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CFICS?

The Certified Financial Crime Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CFICS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CFICS?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CFICS strengthens your expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis and positions you for advancement across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations.

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