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SANCTIONS
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Sanctions Compliance Specialist (SCS®)
Globally recognized sanctions compliance certification by GCI Australia, accredited by LIBF (UK).
Duration
16 Hours
Level
INTERMEDIATE
Enrollment
Open
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Sanctions Compliance Specialist (SCS®) Preparation Training
Leading professional certification training in the MENA region
Program Overview
The SCS® Certification Program provides comprehensive training in global sanctions compliance, covering UN, EU, OFAC, UK, and Australian frameworks. Designed to help professionals understand, implement, and defend sanctions controls while mitigating regulatory and reputational risk. Accredited by GCI Australia and The London Institute of Banking & Finance (UK).
Why It Matters
Sanctions violations can result in Heavy financial penalties, Criminal liability, Reputational damage, and Regulatory restrictions. This program equips professionals to Prevent breaches, Strengthen screening systems, Improve governance, Respond to regulators, and Build defensible compliance frameworks.
Job-Ready Skills
Develop practical sanctions compliance capabilities including: Sanctions risk assessment, Name screening optimization, False positive reduction, SWIFT and transaction monitoring, De-risking management, Regulatory reporting, Violation investigation, and Documentation standards. Graduates become operationally ready for sanctions roles.
What You Will Master in This Training
Comprehensive SANCTIONS skills for banking and finance professionals
Sanctions & Proliferation Finance: Sanctions, embargoes, CPF concepts, UN, EU, OFAC frameworks, Sectoral/targeted sanctions, Proliferation finance risk indicators
International Sanctions Regimes: UN, EU, UK, US, Australia sanctions systems, Role of regulators and institutions, Global enforcement coordination
Processes & Systems: CAAT tools, Screening system configuration, False positive management, Customer onboarding controls, SWIFT message screening, Wolfsberg Guidance implementation
Reporting & Violation Analysis: Violation report structure, Root cause analysis, Regulatory reporting obligations, Documentation standards
Governance & Controls: Policy design, Risk frameworks, Internal reviews, Remediation planning
Who Should Attend?
This certification is essential for compliance and risk professionals across the financial sector
� Financial Institutions
- Sanctions Officers
- Compliance Managers
- Trade Finance Teams
- Remittance Professionals
- Risk Officers
⚖️ Regulators & Authorities
- Central Bank Staff
- FIU Personnel
- Supervisory Officers
- Policy Analysts
🖥️ Technology & Systems
- Screening System Providers
- Compliance Software Teams
- Risk Analytics Professionals
Why Choose Edu-Dubai?
Leading professional training provider in the MENA region
Accredited Training
Official SCS-aligned curriculum.
Practical Approach
Real-life violation cases and simulations.
Advanced Resources
Mock screenings and exam simulations.
Expert Faculty
Trainers with international sanctions experience.
Continuous Support
Mentoring until certification.
Certification Exam Details
Everything you need to know about the certification process
50 Questions
Questions
90 Minutes
Duration
75%
Passing Score
Proctored Exam (Online)
Exam Format
Exam Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility
- Open to compliance, sanctions, and risk professionals
- No mandatory prerequisites
Training Structure
- Total Duration: 16 Hours
- Includes:
- 10 Hours Exam Preparation
- Multiple Mock Tests
- Practice Screenings
Registration Process
- Enroll with Edu-Dubai
- Attend Virtual Training
- Complete Mock Assessments
- Sit for Proctored Exam
- Receive Certification
Disclaimer: Assessment access, certificate issuance, and credit allocation are governed by GCI. Training fees charged by EduDubai are separate from GCI certificate fees unless specified otherwise in a bundle.