About this course
Money laundering turns criminal proceeds into money that looks legitimate, and businesses can be used to do it without realising. This short course explains the process, the law and the duties placed on staff.
It covers placement, layering and integration, customer due diligence, suspicious activity reporting and the offence of tipping off.
What learners cover
- The three stages of money laundering
- Key duties under the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Money Laundering Regulations
- Customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence
- Warning signs of laundering and terrorist financing
- How and when to make a suspicious activity report, and the tipping off offence
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
What money laundering is
Placement, layering and integration, and why criminals need businesses to do it.
- Section 2
The legal framework
POCA, the Money Laundering Regulations, the role of the MLRO and the penalties for failing to comply.
- Section 3
Due diligence
Identifying customers, beneficial ownership, politically exposed persons and ongoing monitoring.
- Section 4
Reporting
Recognising suspicion, internal reports, SARs to the NCA and avoiding tipping off.
Who it is for
Staff in regulated sectors including finance, accountancy, legal services, property and high-value dealing, plus anyone handling customer payments.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. The course is written in plain English and suitable for all staff.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 45 mins, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if the law, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.