This page has information about recognized fraud prevention training and certifications. Whether you are a seasoned fraud prevention specialist, or someone looking for a way to become a fraud analyst, the information provided below will help you improve and certify your skills.
Each certification listed provides the organization’s contact information, information on how to become a member, exam pricing and scheduling, and application links.
Table of Contents:
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
- Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS)
- International Association of Certified Crime Investigators (IAACI)
- CipherTrace – Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner (CCTE)
- CipherTrace – Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist (CCRS)
- Online Fraud Training – Core Plus Two
- Visa University Intermediate Fraud Prevention
- Web Shield Online Academy
- Bank Training Center
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is an anti-fraud organization dedicated to the reduction and detection of criminal financial activity. With 90,000 members, it is one of the largest anti-fraud institutions. The ACFE accomplishes its mission by training and equipping Certified Fraud Examiners to locate and deter white-collar crimes.
The CFE has become a standard hiring requirement for most businesses, governments, and law enforcement agencies. ACFE members receive on average a 34% income boost compared to their peers, in addition to greater visibility for internal job promotions and career advancement. When fraud occurs, organizations with dedicated CFE members have fraud losses that are 62% smaller in impact and financial weight, giving institutions extra incentive to hire ACFE members.
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How to join
- Membership Categories:
- Membership Categories: The AFCE offers Associate (Associate, Educator Associate, and Student Associate), Certified, and Group membership options.
- Membership Benefits:
- CFE Membership Details: As a certified CFE, you receive access to resources such as newsletters and webinars, career support through the members-only job board, network opportunities with other examiners, and professional training opportunities.
- Annual meetings:
- Events and Training: In addition to online training modules, the AFCE offers a variety of summits, training modules, and leadership seminars for members.
Become a Certified Fraud Examiner
- How to prepare: Two learning tracks can help you prepare for the CFE exam.
- Self-Directed courses: You can choose to purchase the CFE Exam Prep Course ($849.60), The CFE Exam Prep Toolkit ($999.20), or the On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course ($1395) with 20 hours of additional video instruction.
- In-person courses: The CFE Exam review course is a 4-day seminar designed to give you the tools you need to excel as an ACFE member. It is instructor-led, includes practice exams and study material, and costs $2395 (exam fee included). Video formats are available—check the link for upcoming in-person dates and locations.
- Apply: Applications occur online through the ACFE member portal
- How to Apply: To join the ACFE as a member and take the CFE course, you must first apply online (found here) and submit payment, followed by the submission of any supporting documents (proof of experience, education, identity, and additional professional recommendations).
- Certification Portal: Create a new account here to enter the ACFE certification portal and take your CFE Exam.
- Price: The ACFE only requires payment for the exam. All other training materials are helpful but not necessary.
- The CFE examination: The exam costs 450$ (if you join a chapter you may incur small membership dues), and you must complete 20 hours of professional education every 12 months.
- Scheduling: Users have the choice to complete the exam online or at an approved location.
- How to Schedule: it is advised that you schedule your test at least 30 days in advance—you must complete the exam within one sitting.
- Prometric Sites: If you opt for an in-person examination, you must schedule it according to the locations and times available on Prometric’s website.
- Application Links
- Organization Contact: Web Page Contact Form
- Organization Contact Info:
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Global Headquarters – The Gregor Building
716 West Ave
Austin, TX 78701-2727 USA
MemberServices@ACFE.com
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists is the largest organization providing training and certification for anti-financial crime professionals. Through its network of specialists (86,000 members) and world-class education, ACAMS prevents financial fraud and supports global crime readiness (risk, regulation, and compliance).
Since ACAMS offers specialist certificates, members become experts in compliance, identity monitoring, and transaction fraud. ACFE accreditation is considered the global benchmark of financial crime prevention, and it qualifies most members as top candidates for mid-to-senior level job opportunities and corporate status.
Contact Links
- Socials:
- Website: Homepage
- Phone: International Phone List
How to join
- Membership Categories: ACAMS offers four membership categories to cover individuals and businesses alike:
- Individuals: As the base level option, The Individuals membership covers all exams, training modules, education opportunities, and global peer networks anyone looking to accelerate their career path might need.
- Enterprise: The enterprise membership provides businesses and corporations with comprehensive benefits at a larger scale. Employees also enjoy a streamlined application process.
- Public Sector: ACAMS recognizes the contributions of not-for-profits and government organizations towards the prevention of financial crimes and offers preferred membership rates to those employed in the public sector.
- Chapters: Location-based membership opportunities are available across the globe.
- Membership Benefits:
- CFE Membership Details: ACAMS offers a variety of certifications that can boost your professional development, provide mentorships and network opportunities, and give you access to high-level education courses at preferred rates to help elevate your career.
- Annual meetings: ACAMS offers an extensive amount of conferences, seminars, exhibits, summits, and chapter programs from around the globe, all in addition to a robust online training library.
- Conferences: Learn from global summits, regional events in your area, or exhibits staged by third-party sponsors.
- Symposiums: Hosted seminars about compliance and financial regulations are available in global locations.
- Chapter Events: Individual chapters may hold events as desired.
Get Certified
- Offered Certifications: ACAMS provides eight possible certifications within three certification levels.
- Associate
- Certified Know Your Customer: Learn the basics of KYC and CDD Identifications compliance. Best for early professionals.
- Certified Transaction Monitoring: Discover how to reduce risk through financial transaction monitoring and achieve regulatory approval for monitoring teams.
- Certified AML Fintech Compliance Associate: Developed with Fintrail, this course applies specific knowledge on regulatory laws to Fintech applications and fraud prevention.
- Specialist
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist: High-level AML training for top-down compliance approval.
- Certified Global Sanctions Specialist: Discover the complex world of cross-border compliance, international financial law, and sanctions compliance.
- Advanced Specialist
- Advanced CAMS – Audit: A course designed to certify the highest level of AML management task forces.
- Advanced CAMS – Financial Crimes Investigations: Earn certifications as a Financial crimes investigator and learn to prevent crime with law enforcement agencies.
- Advanced Cams – Risk Management: Designed to teach members how to uphold the highest standard of risk management for transactions, internal protocols, and global regulatory expectations.
- How to prepare:
- Standard Package overview: Each course offers different learning materials, but general applications come with an electronic study guide, flashcards, and an E-learning course.
- How to apply:
- Application Portal: Applications occur online through the ACFE member portal.
- Price: Price changes based on your membership type and length. Individual exam courses have their own costs (the standard package is $995)
- Scheduling:
- Schedule FAQs: All exams are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- In-person proctoring: Available in select regions via Pearson Vue.
- Organization Links
- Organization Contact: Web Page Contact Form including Worldwide contact information.
- Associate
Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
The Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists is an organization that strengthens the financial community by training professional crime fighters in modernized compliance and anti-money laundering skill sets. The ACFSC addresses cyber-crimes, fraud, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, sanctions, terrorist financing, compliance programs, asset recovery, crypto crimes, and investigations.
Governments, agencies, law enforcement, and corporate service providers pursue sought-after ACFCS members trained in financial crime prevention. ACFCS does not focus solely on standard compliance and anti-fraud but instead offers broad education and specialist tracks across all types of potential financial misconduct that may be of more use to individuals that need extensive certifications.
Contact Links
How to join
- Membership Categories:
- Membership Brochure: ACFCS offers a single membership option (details outlined in the brochure), though group/chapter pricing is available.
- Membership Benefits: ACFCS provides six primary benefits to all members:
- Training Resources: Access both live and online education tools that will help you upskill into new career paths.
- Deep Content Libraries: learn from an extensive webinar collection and other learning resources so you can stay updated on the latest financial crime developments.
- Career Development Opportunities: Access an ACFCS specific job board, sign up with a local chapter, or get in touch with members from across the globe.
- News Alerts and Updates: Receive weekly newsletters, curated content, and other financial crimes analysis.
- Member Curated Content: Read new whitepapers, articles, and brochures in addition to job-seeking tools from other members of the ACFCS.
- Preferred Pricing: Earn special rates on all education tracks and education material.
- Annual meetings:
- Upcoming Events: ACFCS offers both live and virtual speaker sessions in addition to organization-led teaching seminars.
Get Certified
- Offered Certifications:
- Certification Overview: ACFCS offers a singular yet comprehensive certification as a Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) that gives you access to all its financial crimes prevention education tracks.
- How to prepare: The ACFCS suggests you study with its freely offered prep material for at least 40 – 50 hours.
- The CFCS Study Package: The study package includes the exam preparation manual, the CFCS handbook, 11 hours of online courses, a practice exam, an exam prep webinar, an audiobook, and flashcards.
- Exam preparation manual: A 300-page resource outlining every possible topic or subject on financial crimes prevention included within the exam.
- The CFCS handbook: The CFCS Handbook outlines any additional questions you might have about how to study, how to schedule your exam, deadlines, recertification, and the complete exam application
- How To Apply:
- Application Portal: You must first apply and meet the eligibility criteria for ACFCS membership before you can take the CFCS Exam.
- Certification Eligibility Calculator: Use the eligibility calculator to determine if you can apply for the ACFCS. You can also find any other documentation you might need to get certified listed there.
- CFCS Certified Application Outline: Use the following four steps to plan your membership application and CFCS examination.
- Price: Price changes based on your membership type and length. You can also bundle your yearly ACFCS membership with your exam costs if you desire.
- Scheduling:
- Organization Links
- Organization Contact: Web Page Contact Form. No other contact information is provided outside of the sales and customer service contact forms.
International Association of Certified Crime Investigators
The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators is an organizational network of professional investigators from across the globe. The association remains the primary source for information on financial fraud and fraud prevention. Through education and member services, IACCI extends the “long arm of the law”, helping enforce financial compliance and reduce white-collar crime.
Membership is of use to any person or corporation involved in the transaction of money through devices or digital means. Certifications offer career advancement in banking, retail services, and law enforcement via professional education opportunities and high-level expertise in payment services compared to non-member peers.
Contact Links
How to join
- Membership Categories:
- Membership Qualifications and Categories: Everyone receives a general membership if they are of legal age, have a clean criminal record, and apply as an individual (no corporate applications). There are three sub-categories dependent upon your work status (Corporate Membership, Law Enforcement Membership, Associate Membership).
- Membership Benefits:
- Why Join IAFCI: Members gain a series of benefits, especially those who work with integrated payment systems. Benefits include:
- Investigative Support: Connect with the major credit card companies, governments, and payment support organizations across a global directory for advanced technical help.
- Intelligence: Access to newsletters, resources, and fraud alerts
- Training: Free webinars, conferences, and advanced certification programs
- Legislative: Join a global voice that can impact policy
- Annual meetings:
- Training and Events: The IAFCI offers annual symposiums, but others provide regional events. Click the link for a complete list of upcoming regional conferences.
- Why Join IAFCI: Members gain a series of benefits, especially those who work with integrated payment systems. Benefits include:
Get Certified
- Certifications:
- Financial Crimes Certifications: The IAFCI offers three Certifications programs in financial crimes, cybercrimes, and digital forensics:
- Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI): A course designed to give advanced knowledge on financial fraud and the investigative process. Certification is reserved for those who work in the financial crimes industry and have three years of experience.
- Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator (CCCI): A certification that demonstrates the most up-to-date knowledge in cyber crimes, investigations, and cybersecurity trends. Members must have three years working experience.
- Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner (DFCP): An entry-level certification for associates with at least five years experience in digital forensics, covering collection, legal components, validation of tools, and reporting.
- How to prepare:
- CFCI Study Material: A single booklet with preparation material for the exam— a three-hour, non-proctored, online test. Study guides cost $100, exams $350.
- CCCI Study Material: A single booklet with preparation material for the exam, a two-hour, non-proctored, multiple-choice exam. Must pass with at least a 75% grade average. Study guides cost $100.
- DFCP Study Material: There are no study materials, but the Digital Forensics Certification Board offers application instructions and self-assessments. The exam is a one-hour, non-proctored, online multiple choice test (you must pass by at least 70%). Exams cost $350, with a 40$ annual fee.
- How To Apply:
- Online Membership: Easy form submission for membership access.
- Membership Forms: Email or mail-in submission option.
- Exam Applications: Available within the Member Centre Portal.
- Price:
- Fees: Certifications are priced individually, but IAFCI membership involves several different fees (Canadian rates excluded)
- One Time New Membership Application Fee: $30.00
- Membership Level Fee: $120 for Corporate or Associate Fee, $70 for Law Enforcement)
- Individual Chapter Fees: varied as per location
- Reinstate Fee (for those who fall out of good standing): $30.00
- Exam fees: $350 each
- Scheduling:
- All exams are delivered online. You can schedule at your convenience.
- Organization Links
- Organization Contact:
- International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators
- Organization Contact:
- Fees: Certifications are priced individually, but IAFCI membership involves several different fees (Canadian rates excluded)
- Financial Crimes Certifications: The IAFCI offers three Certifications programs in financial crimes, cybercrimes, and digital forensics:
1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 102 El Dorado Hills, Ca 95762
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CipherTrace Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner
CipherTrace is an association of cryptocurrency payment professionals who protect against crypto crime and ensure the safety of the underlying blockchain technology. Founded in 2015, the organization uses blockchain analytics and software to monitor and protect digital assets.
Members can join the Defenders League to protect against cryptocurrency fraud and theft. In particular, the Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner (CCTE) program gives members advanced digital techniques for the investigation of cryptocurrency assets, a risk-based approach for digital token tracing, and knowledge in compliance practices for deregulated coins.
Contact Links
How to join
- Membership Categories:
- Defenders League: Access to the Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner or Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist program are open to the public. You can join the Defenders League, a CipherTrace initiative to give advanced CTCE training across 800 cryptocurrencies. Membership is free.
- Membership Benefits:
- Becoming a Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner: As a CTCE expert, you gain a series of benefits within the rapid growth industry of cryptocurrency regulation.
- Use of CipherTraces Tools: Leverage CipherTraces own platform for enhanced fraud investigations.
- Professional Advancement: Earn rapid promotion with skill sets in a niche and complex market, along with access to education material, advanced intelligence algorithm, and training resources.
- Industry Accreditation: Receive acknowledgment for your expertise in deregulated money markets. .
- Skills validations: gain actionable skills in law enforcement reporting, regulations enforcement, and legal proceedings for crypto-related crimes
- Enhanced Training: Receive continued training as new developments and innovation occur in the crypto space
- Becoming a Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner: As a CTCE expert, you gain a series of benefits within the rapid growth industry of cryptocurrency regulation.
Get Certified
- Certifications:
- Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner: The CTCE course and examination teach members blockchain tracing, token risk assessments, AML compliance in cryptocurrency, due diligence and law enforcement reporting, and forensic investigations.
- Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist: CCRS courses are split into two tiers designed to teach risk exposure, regulatory environments in digital money, country-specific compliance, and corporate onboarding to the crypto space.
- How to prepare:
- Flexible Training Dates: You have the choice of either onsite training with an instructor (led by Pamela Clegg, leading cryptocurrency forensics expert) or train-the-trainer engagement (offers easier scheduling).
- Custom Certifications: Upon request, CipherTrace can devise customized training programs for you. Contact CipherTrace for personalized training plans.
- How To Apply:
- Register for live training: Select your preferred dates and region for an upcoming CTCE or CRRS course. Upon payment, you are enrolled and can access the course and its final exam on CipherTraces’ website.
- Price:
- Fees: Each course from CipherTrace costs $1000 with a non-refundable administration fee of $62.50. Price includes final course examination fees.
- Defenders League admission is free.
- Scheduling:
- Training Dates: CTCE training dates for in-person and even one-on-one instructor training are available at global locations. Click the link to see the next available in-person courses. You can also watch through online streaming links given after enrolment.
- Organization Contact Links
- Web page contact form: Found here.
- Demo Request Contact: Tour the CipherTrace platform for free
- Contact Info:
- CipherTrace, Inc.
140 Victory Lane, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
contact@ciphertrace.com
CipherTrace Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist
CipherTrace is an association of cryptocurrency payment professionals who protect against crypto crime and ensure the safety of the underlying blockchain technology. Founded in 2015, the organization uses blockchain analytics and software to monitor and protect digital assets.
Members can join the Defenders League to protect against cryptocurrency fraud and theft. In particular, the Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist (CCRS) program gives members advanced training in cryptocurrency risk exposure. Learn how to conduct risk assessments, onboard corporations for crypto payments, and follow best practices towards comprehensive regulation and compliance rules within the deregulated digital token space.
Contact Links
How to join
- Membership Categories:
- Defenders League: Access to the Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist program is open to the public. You have the option to join the Defenders League, a CipherTrace initiative that gives advanced CTCE training (another fraud certification Cipher Trace offers) across 800 cryptocurrencies. Membership is free.
- Membership Benefits:
- Becoming a Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist: Most members take the CCRS course because of its updated and advanced curriculum. Compliance is an ever-shifting area of government oversight, especially in regards to cryptocurrency, so CipherTrace customizes the CCRS course according to development recommendations offered by the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in addition to the US Department of Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
Get Certified
- Certification:
- Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist: The CCRS course divides into two tiers, each with a different focus concerning risk-based approaches to the virtual currency economy:
- Tier I: The first tier provides an overview of the regulatory environment within the cryptocurrency space, covering Crypto Entities, corporate compliance responsibility, Money Service Business transactions, and how to conduct a risk assessment.
- Tier II: The second tier offers a comprehensive understanding of AML and FinCEN requirements, in addition to onboarding, reviewing, and monitoring crypto entities.
- How to prepare:
- Flexible Training Dates: You have the choice of either onsite training with an instructor (led by Pamela Clegg, leading cryptocurrency forensics expert) or train-the-trainer engagement (offers easier scheduling).
- Custom Certifications: Upon request, CipherTrace can devise customized training programs for you. Contact CipherTrace for personalized training plans.
- How To Apply:
- Register for live training: Select your preferred dates and region for an upcoming CTCE or CRRS course. Upon payment, you are enrolled and can access the course and its final exam on CipherTraces’ website.
- Price:
- Fees: Each course from CipherTrace costs $1000 with a non-refundable administration fee of $62.50. Price includes final course examination fees.
- Defenders League admission is free.
- Scheduling:
- Training Dates: CCRS training dates for in-person and even one-on-one instructor training are available at global locations. Click the link to see the next available in-person courses. You can also watch through online streaming links given after enrollment.
- Combined Learning: You can combine your Tier 1 and Tier 2 courses into a single session if desired.
- Organization Contact Links
- Web page contact form: Found here.
- Demo Request Contact: Tour the CipherTrace platform for free.
- Contact Info:
- CipherTrace, Inc.
- Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist: The CCRS course divides into two tiers, each with a different focus concerning risk-based approaches to the virtual currency economy:
140 Victory Lane, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
contact@ciphertrace.com
Online Fraud Training by Core Plus Two
The Fraud Practice in connection with Online Fraud Training offers a comprehensive training portal that gives members access to an extensive library of e-commerce and fraud certifications. The two educational organizations are committed to creating a neutral and unbiased information source that will assist with fraud prevention, in all its forms.
Members can access Core Plus Two, a catalog of professional training certifications with specialized education regimes designed to create expert fraud managers. Additionally, courses provide employers with verifiable accreditation that declares each member’s skills and abilities in fraud prevention, giving Core Plus Two corporations and individuals industry advantages.
Contact Links
- Socials:
- Online Fraud Training Website: Homepage
- The Fraud Practice: Homepage
- Online Fraud Training Phone: 1-888-227-0402
- The Fraud Practice Phone: 1 888 227 0402
How to join
- Membership Categories: There are four potential membership options that Online Fraud Training offers:
- Free Membership: Join the learning portal and access free educational material.
- Novice: Access the introductory courses, perfect for beginners.
- Industry Expert: As the value plan, access all introductory and Intermediate education tracks, with select advanced training options.
- Directors & Managers: Access the entire catalog of training courses, including the high-level managerial ranked tracks.
- Membership Benefits
- Course Catalog: Outside of certifications that can boost your employability and overall skills sets, enjoy access to over forty course tracks.
- Member events: Online webinars and sponsored symposiums are offered as well.
Get Certified
- Certification: The Core Plus Two offers six training regimens that combine the twenty years of experience The Fraud Practice has in education and fraud consulting:
- New Employee Training: Learn the basics of credit card and chargeback fraud tactics.
- eCommerce Fraud Analyst Training: Learn the basics of eCommerce fraud and payment flow.
- Risk Vendor Sales Training: Discover fifty risk management and fraud detection techniques, in addition to more details specific to fraud features in vendor service markets.
- Advanced Level Fraud Certification: The course gives learners the tools and technology to manage fraudulent activity within a corporate organization.
- Expert Level Fraud Certification: The Expert-level certification builds upon the techniques taught in the advanced-level course with additional programming on user security within websites.
- Fraud Manager Certification: A course designed for high-level management, including information on the use of analytics, fraud modeling, and how to create risk management teams.
- How to prepare:
- Training: All teaching elements such as quizzes, exams, and SCORM compliant testing material are included within the course.
- How To Apply:
- Members Resource: Click the resources link from the homepage to access the sign-up or login members portal. Upon payment, you can select or purchase courses according to your payment plan
- Price:
- Fraud Catalog Course fees: Ranges from $100 – $2000 per course
- Membership plans
- Novice: $299 per month
- Industry Expert: $499 per month
- Directors & Managers: $799 per month
- Scheduling:
- Organization Contact Links
- Web page contact form: Found here.
- Contact Info:
OnlineFraudTraining.com
Provided by The Fraud Practice Inc.
Palm Harbor
Florida, USA
Email: info@onlinefraudtraining.com
Visa University Intermediate Fraud Prevention
Visa University is a professional development branch within the multinational financial institution. Industry leaders, Visa VIPs, and other educators in the payments industry have compiled a catalog of courses designed to aid the development and training of professionals and employees. Courses cover fraud, operations, dispute resolution, and portfolio management, culminating in a Visa Certification Program.
Since the Visa Certification program customizes to the individual needs of each application, The Intermediate Fraud Prevention course exists as a potential learning track option. Members who join Visa University can access these courses to gain the skills needed for career advancement in addition to accreditation backed by one of the largest payment industry organizations.
Contact Links
How to join
- Membership Categories:
- Membership Registration: Access the course interface through the Visa University sign-up portal. Membership is free.
- Membership Benefits:
- Extensive Course Catalog: With over 64 available courses across three learning levels, you gain access to comprehensive payments and fraud training resources.
- Learn From Experts: Visa University instructors are positioned across the world and have decades of experience, offering an inclusive and high-quality level of professional development.
- Scholarships: Visa offers scholarships to those currently not working in the payments industry, giving continued opportunities if you want to enter and excel within Visa University.
- Accreditation: Earn your Dispute Resolution Professional Certification, Visa’s first and only global certification
- Annual meetings: Outside of its scheduled courses, no additional events are offered at this time.
Get Certified
- Certification: It takes anywhere from two to six months to complete the Visa University Dispute Resolution Exam, while the Intermediate Fraud Prevention course involves 12 hours of course time spread over three days.
- Intermediate Fraud Prevention: The Intermediate Fraud Prevention course teaches professionals the best practices for managing risk and reducing fraud losses. The course outline offers insight into issuer, acquirer, and market fraud types, in addition to fraud prevention and investigation tactics.
- How to prepare:
- Course Outline: All course material is provided for you and is included within your Visa University course fees. You can peruse the course outline for an introduction to the subjects covered.
- Apply:
- How to Apply: All applications are made within the Visa University course portal.
- Price:
- Individual Course Fees: All course fees vary. You can discover tuition fees by logging into your Visa University Portal and adding the Intermediate Fraud Prevention education track to your shopping cart.
- Discount: If you book the Intermediate Fraud Prevention course in virtual format at least six weeks in advance, and you can earn a 15% discount. Type the code “Save15” at checkout to initiate the code.
- Free Lunch: You receive lunch and snacks or any in-person training sessions.
- Scheduling:
- Upcoming Sessions: Users have the choice to complete the exam online or at an approved location. Due to pandemic restrictions, all in-class sessions are currently canceled. You can search for any upcoming Intermediate Fraud Prevention virtual courses by viewing the scheduling tab on the main course page.
- Application Links
- Organization Contact: Web Page Contact Form and Mailing List
- No public address is provided.
Web Shield Online Academy
Web Shield Online Academy is a digital education format within the risk, compliance, and anti-fraud training industry, designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to locate and prevent malicious activity. The academy is an extension of Web Shield, A European-based organization that offers underwriting and monitoring services to Global merchants, Payment Service Providers (PSP), and Independent Sales Organizations (ISO). Web Shield is the official merchant monitoring service provider for Mastercard, and its mission is to protect the payments space from illegal or non-compliant activity.
Established in 2014, the Web Shield Online Academy offers course members access to a series of education tracks designed to boost the development opportunities available to underwriters and fraud experts. Members can gain certificates for career advancement while learning the newest fraud prevention techniques across underwriting, AML, and Risk management.
Contact Links
- Socials:
- Website: Homepage
- Phone (German Headquarters): +49 341 96 28 83 76
How to join
- Membership:
- Membership Registration: You can sign up for both in-person and online Web Shield courses through the Online Academy virtual registration portal. Membership is free and also includes a sign-up to RiskConnect.
- Membership Benefits:
- Advance Your Knowledge and Career: Covering everything from merchant monitoring to the fundamentals of card risk, access comprehensive education opportunities built around the latest industry trends.
- Learn From Risk Professionals: Web Shield Online Academy courses are vetted and taught by industry experts who can explain the details of underwriting and fraud in high-risk environments.
- Learn Anywhere, Anytime: Take courses on your schedule, from any location (internet access required).
- Additional Resources: Learn from Web Shield publications, the Web Shield blog, and the Web Shield Podcast.
- Annual meetings:
- RiskConnect: RiskConnect is a conference hosted by Web Shield and Zignsec. Topics and themes change for each conference and give you extended access to speaker sessions and presentations about Risk and Compliance in the payments industry.
Get Certified
- Certification
- CPP Certification: The Web Shield Online Academy education all earn continuning education credits towards the Electronic Transactions Associations Certified Payments (CPP) professional credential, the first accredited exam within the payments industry. Web Shield offers three in-person tracks that transfer to the CPP: Beginner, Advanced, or customized.
- Fraud Courses: In addition to the underwriter in-person education tracks, you can select from eight different virtual courses that focus on AML and Fraud prevention tactics. Each program also earns credits to the ETA CPP.
- How to prepare:
- Course Outline: You receive all necessary course material as part of your Web Shield Online Academy course fee. You can peruse the sample course outlines for an introduction to the subjects covered.
- Apply:
- How to Apply: You can purchase any course through the free membership registration portal.
- Price:
- Individual Course Fees: Course fees vary, but all range within 200 – 500 Euros per development track. Courses are as short as two hours (and include an exam for certification), while some sessions can extend to three days in length.
- Scheduling:
- Virtual Fraud Courses: All online education options are available at any time. Simply purchase a course and complete it as required.
- Upcoming In-person Sessions: For those who want to take the in-person courses connected with the High-Risk Underwriter program and attached ETA CPP credit, you can find locations and times on the Academy link
- In-house Customized learning: You can request custom-built courses that fit your location and schedule if needed.
- Application Links
- Organization Contact: Web Page Contact Form
- Address:
Web Shield Services GmbH
Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 27
04103 Leipzig
GERMANY
sales@webshield.com
Bank Training Center
Established in 1994, The Bank Training Centre offers education tracks across a series of verticals:
- Occupation type: HR, Finance, Real Estate, and Banking
- Licensing: Securities, Insurance, SAFE
- Regulation: ACH, AML, HMDA, TRID, TLA
- Certification: Financial Risk Manager, Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager.
The BTC offers training modules and on-demand course material around each vertical that help a wide variety of members across numerous industries access and achieve the applicable education credits needed for improved business security.
For account members, the Bank Training Center is an extensive website and training organization you can use to obtain needed certifications, additional continuing education credits, or designation courses. TrainingCenters offer better job opportunities, professional development, skill-building, and additional resources to enhance the lifecycle of your career.
Contact Links
How to join
- Membership:
- Account Login Portal: You will receive a prompt to create an account when selecting a course, purchasing items from the shopping cart, or through the login registration portal. Account sign-ups are free.
- Membership Benefits:
- Extensive Course Catalog: learn from hundreds of different courses with varied formats.
- Additional Certifications: Find a wealth of additional licensing opportunities or compliance certifications through the Banking Center portal.
- Job Seekers board: Find new employment opportunities from a variety of employers who are searching for workers trained and accredited by The Banking Center trained workers.
- Annual meetings:
- Banking Seminars: The Banking Center offers multiple seminars at global locations, covering numerous topics. You can select either in-person or video formats.
- Banking Webinars: In addition to in-person events, the Banking Center also provides live webinar dates (CD or video format are available for purchase after the live date). Check the link to schedule and register for streamed offerings.
Get Certified
- Certification
- Banking Certification and Designations: The Banking Center offers six certifications of its own, in addition to continuing education credits that apply to US industry credentials.
- Fraud Courses: In addition to the certification options, you can also take Fraud Specific courses that include an exam and completed credit.
- How to prepare: All learning materials are provided for you and included with your fee. Take note that some courses have prerequisites that you must complete and a learning level that matches your work experience.
- Fraud Audit School Outline: Information about dates, venue, the course outline, syllabus, format, and additional material are all found on each education tracks course page.
- Apply:
- How to Apply: You can purchase any course through the free membership registration portal, by adding a course to your shopping cart, or by selecting a course/webinar/seminar from the search function.
- Price:
- Individual Course Fees: Course fees vary, but all appear to range within $200 – $2500 based on course type and if it is instructor-led.
- Fraud Audit School: $2063
- Anti-Money Laundering: $202.50
- Bank Internal Audit: $2063
- Scheduling:
- Fraud Prevention Courses: Scheduling changes based on your location, course format, and the industry vertical you have selected. For all course types, The Banking Center offers a “Find Seminars, Webinars, and Online Training in your Area” search function (found at the above link). You can also choose individual course dates on the particular course description page (Fraud Audit School dates found here)
- Application Links
- Organization Contact: Web Page Contact Form
- Address:
BankTrainingCenter.com
5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 227
Alpharetta, GA 30022
support@BankTrainingCenter.com
