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Coaching Classes for GCI – Know Your Customer Specialist (KYCS) Certification

Why KYC Compliance Matters

Know Your Customer (KYC) is a foundational pillar of financial crime prevention. With global regulatory requirements intensifying, organizations must ensure their staff are trained in effective customer due diligence, onboarding processes, and risk-based compliance measures.

The KYCS certification by the Global Compliance Institute (GCI) and exam training delivered by GCI accredited training partner Crowe UAE Academy, provides practical, up-to-date knowledge for professionals working in AML/CFT, regulatory compliance, and customer onboarding roles.

This course is aligned with international CPD standards and enhances both individual capability and institutional compliance.

KYCS Examination Process:

Exam Duration	No. of Questions	Type of Question	Pass Mark
60 Minutes	50	Multiple Choice	75/100 (50% for each Chapter)

Who Should Attend?

This certification is ideal for professionals working in:

Compliance Officers, Customer Service, Account Opening, front liners and Back-office staff in the following industries:

Workers in the supervisory authorities in

Central Banks | Financial Sector Regulatory Authorities | Financial Intelligence Units FIUs | Tax Authorities | Related Ministries and Government Bodies

College-Business Graduates Who are interested in working in the Banking and Finance Industry

What You Will Learn:

Course Outline:

Chapter	Topic
1	Know Your Customer & Its International Context
2	Customer Onboarding Requirements
3	Customer Tax Status (FATCA & CRS)
4	Risk-Based Approach in Customer Due Diligence
5	Account Opening Processes and Management
6	Online Customer Onboarding and Digital Identity

This practical and modular approach ensures immediate applicability across various compliance and customer-facing roles.

Course Details:

Duration: 5 sessions × 3 hours
Schedule: Weekdays or Weekends (flexible)
Mode: Online (Live in English)
Batch Starts: 30 September 2025, Tuesday

KYCS Coaching Course Fee:

Original Fee: AED 1,500
Early Bird Offer: AED 500 Discount (For First 15 Registrations)
Fee to be paid for Coaching after Discount: AED 1,000 (Inclusive of VAT)

Exclusive Discount on GCI Exam Fee

Register through Crowe UAE Academy and avail 10% discount on the GCI Exam Registration fee.

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Trainer:

Dr. Mahmoud Abdul Karim: A bilingual expert with extensive experience in corporate finance, training, and financial modelling. He is also an associate member and is certified by CISI.

Secure your place in this high-demand course and upgrade your professional credentials in KYC compliance.

Call / WhatsApp: +971 52 419 7104 | +971 4 834 8549 | Crowe UAE Academy

Coaching Classes for GCI Sanctions Compliance Specialist Certification

For Registration

This internationally recognized course provides practical and up-to-date expertise in sanctions regulations, counter-proliferation finance, and global compliance frameworks.

What is the GCI Sanctions Compliance Specialist Course?

The Sanctions Compliance Specialist Certification, accredited by the Global Compliance Institute (GCI) and training delivered by GCI accredited training partner Crowe UAE Academy, equips professionals with the critical skills needed to understand, implement, and manage international sanctions compliance programs. This course is aligned with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards.

Whether you're a compliance officer, auditor, legal professional, or consultant, this training helps you stay ahead of global regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Key Learning Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of sanctions and counter-proliferation finance
Explore international sanctions regimes and compliance obligations
Implement sanctions screening systems and processes
Navigate reporting requirements and regulatory expectations
Review real-world case studies and country-specific sanctions profiles

KYCS Examination Process:

Exam Duration	No. of Questions	Type of Question	Pass Mark
60 Minutes	50	Multiple Choice	75/100

Course Outline:

Chapter	Topic
1	What Sanctions & Counterproliferation Finance Are
2	International Context
3	Processes
4	Systems
5	Reporting
6	Countries' Sanctions Highlights (Excluded from The Assessment)

Who Should Enroll?

This certification is ideal for Sanctions Compliance officers and managers, in addition to transfers and trade finance staff in the following industries:

Workers in the supervisory authorities working in:

Central Banks | Financial Sector Regulatory Authorities | Financial Intelligence Units FIUs | Related Ministries and government bodies

Workers at the (IT solution firms) who provide sanctions and name screening systems.

Course Format & Fees

Duration: 5 sessions (3 hours each)
Mode of Delivery: Online (English)
Batch Options: Weekday or weekend classes
Batch Starts on: 15 October 2025, Wednesday
Course Fee: AED 1,500 (inclusive of VAT)

Exclusive Discount on GCI Exam Fee

Register through Crowe UAE Academy and avail 10% discount on the GCI Exam Registration fee.

SCS Register Now

Trainer:

Mr Pijush Kanti Das (CAMS, CFCS, SCS)

Director, Crowe UAE Academy

A seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience in Risk Management, treasury management and Compliance. He is a Certified AML Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) and Global Sanctions Specialist. He is an associate member and certified by CISI.

Call / WhatsApp: +971 52 419 7104 | +971 4 834 8549 | Crowe UAE Academy