REGULATION IS IN BERMUDA AND IT’S HERE TO STAY!
Capitalise on these New Online Compliance Training Opportunities offered through Bermuda College*
Bermuda Compliance Academy
Whether you're just starting out or building on years of experience, this is your opportunity to gain Bermuda-specific, real-world compliance skills that translate across industries. Led by local experts and industry practitioners, sessions cover the essential fundamentals and emerging issues within the compliance field including:
- Fundamentals of a compliance program
- Onboarding and ongoing monitoring
- Developing robust Risk Assessments & Risk Policy frameworks
- Corporate Governance
- AML/ATF Audit Readiness
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Managing Investigations
- Effective sanctions and transaction monitoring
- Preparing for onsite inspections
- Navigating the international AML/ATF/CPF regulatory landscape (FATF/CFATF updates)
Sessions blend practical tools with local context, equipping participants with skills they can apply immediately.
AML Compliance - TDS 483
This series is designed for those who are considering a career in AML Compliance or require a general awareness of the requirements that may apply to their business activities or day-to-day life.
- Introduction to AML/CFT/CPF Compliance
- Customer Due Diligence: Navigating AML/CFT/CPF Requirements – Onboarding, Updating & Strategies to be Effective
- Legal Persons & Legal Arrangements – Recent changes to FATF Recommendations
- Introduction – Insights to the Onsite Inspection Process
- FAFT Travel Rule – Requirements for VASPs to achieve AML Compliance
SECA1 Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm
24 September - 22 October $395
Risk Management - TDS 484
AML/CFT compliance requires the application of a Risk-Based Approach. That approach is informed by a Risk Assessment Framework that has been calibrated for individual firms. Several factors impact how your Risk Assessment Framework is developed and revised. This series will cover essential elements of Risk Assessment.
- Steps to Develop a Robust Risk Assessment Framework
- Institutional Risk – Critical Success Factors for Effectiveness
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Business Continuity Plans – Establishing Resilience in a changing world
- Assessing Country Risk – Elements of Risks & Relevance
SECA1 Wednesdays 6pm - 8pm
5 November - 3 December $395
NOTE: Two additional series - Governance and Regulatory Compliance will be offered in the Spring semester (starting January 2026).
FOR BEGINNERS
KIXKO
Anti Money Laundering/Countering Terrorist Financing Certificate
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An ideal first step for career seekers/changers. Short, introductory courses in modular format. Short multiple choice e-test at end of each module.
REQUIREMENTS: High school graduation/GED diploma
www.bermuda-college.kixko.com/index.html
FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE IN COMPLIANCE
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
Advanced certification for anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing. Internationally recognised. ACAMS examination of multiple choice questions.
www.acams.org
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REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent, professional experience in the anti-money laundering field or credentials (ACCA, CPA,LLB, etc.), plus three professional references.
CAREER FIELDS
Compliance officers, auditors, audit managers, business control analysts/managers, financial crimes compliance analysts, operations managers, regulatory control analysts, sanctions analysts.
FOR THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE IN ALL LEVELS OF COMPLIANCE
International Compliance Association (ICA)
Certificates Various levels available – from introductory to advanced
Registration deadline to be determined
www.int-comp.org
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Various levels of qualifications available. Assessment ranges from on-line multiple choice exam to 2500-word essay assignments.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum – high school diploma. Higher levels require undergraduate degree/professional experience in corporate business, legal or finance environments. ICA membership is compulsory.
CAREER FIELDS
Internal and external audit staff, staff working in risk functions, analysts/officers, regulatory representatives, compliance employees, compliance managers/directors for business/legal institutions.
*PROVIDED THROUGH BERMUDA COLLEGE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER EDUCATION
Students are strongly urged to attend the information sessions to have direct access to compliance professionals, and overseas programme reps. Dedicated time for FAQs will also be provided.
For more information, please contact Programme Coordinator, Carleen Place This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.