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Trade Finance and Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML)
Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) is widely recognized as the most complex method of moving illicit value.
Duration
40 Hours
Level
ADVANCED
Enrollment
Open
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Trade Finance and Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Preparation Training
Leading professional certification training in the MENA region
Program Overview
The Trade Finance and Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Certificate is an official ACAMS program designed to build a strong foundation in international trade, trade finance products, and trade-based financial crime risks.
Why It Matters
Trade finance is one of the highest-risk yet least-understood areas of financial crime compliance, often exploited through documentation abuse and complex trade structures.
Job-Ready Skills
This program builds practical trade finance awareness, enabling professionals to identify TBML red flags, assess trade-related risks, and apply global control and regulatory expectations across AML, sanctions, and compliance functions.
What You Will Master in This Training
Comprehensive AML CFT skills for banking and finance professionals
Understand Trade & Trade Finance Fundamentals: Learn how goods move across borders, how trade is financed, key trade documents, Incoterms, payment methods, and trade finance products such as documentary credits, collections, guarantees, and trade loans.
Identify Trade-Based Financial Crime Risk: Assess TBML risk across customers, jurisdictions, products, and channels, including shell companies, dual-use goods, high-risk trade corridors, and complex delivery models.
Recognize TBML Typologies & Trade Abuse: Understand common TBML techniques such as over-/under-invoicing, misrepresentation of goods, document manipulation, trade diversion, and U-turn transactions using real-world case examples.
Understand Sanctions & Tax Evasion Through Trade: Explore how trade is used to evade sanctions, arms embargoes, VAT, customs duties, and export controls, including transshipment and open-sea cargo switching.
Apply Global Guidance & Controls: Learn expected controls such as KYC in trade, trade activity screening, trade cost awareness, digital trade documentation, AI-enabled monitoring, and network analysis in investigations.
Successfully Complete the ACAMS TBML Assessment: Prepare to confidently pass the 20-question final assessment and earn your official ACAMS TBML Certificate and credits.
Who Should Attend?
This certification is essential for compliance and risk professionals across the financial sector
🏦 Financial Sector Professionals
- Trade Finance Operations & Processing Teams
- AML, CDD, EDD & Transaction Monitoring Analysts
- Sanctions & Export Control Compliance Officers
- Correspondent Banking & Payments Teams
- MLRO / Deputy MLRO
- Risk Management & Compliance Officers
- Internal Audit & Compliance Testing Teams
🏢 Non-Financial Sector Professionals
- Import / Export & Trade Compliance Officers
- Shipping, Logistics & Freight Forwarding Professionals
- DPMS Sector (Dealers in Precious Metals & Stones)
- Corporate Legal, Governance & Risk Teams
- Free Zone Compliance Officers
- Consultants & Advisory Professionals
Why Choose Edu-Dubai?
Leading professional training provider in the MENA region
Expert-Led Instruction
Training delivered by senior AML, sanctions, and trade finance professionals with real-world experience in banking, exchange houses, and regulatory compliance.
Official ACAMS-Aligned Coverage
Our training strictly aligns with the official ACAMS TBML certificate syllabus and learning outcomes.
Real-World Trade Case Studies
Understand TBML risk using realistic trade scenarios, red flags, and enforcement-driven examples.
Small Interactive Batches
Limited participants per batch to ensure discussion, clarity, and instructor interaction.
Flexible Delivery Formats
Live virtual sessions, structured workshops, or customized in-house training for banks and corporates.
Assessment & Certificate Guidance
Clear guidance on completing the ACAMS assessment and earning your certificate and credits.
Career Foundation Value
Ideal stepping-stone for advanced certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, CAFS, and specialist financial crime roles.
Certification Exam Details
Everything you need to know about the certification process
20 MCQs
Questions
~4 Hours (Self-Paced)
Duration
80%
Passing Score
Online Assessment
Exam Format
Exam Eligibility & Requirements
- Prerequisites: None
- Study Format: Online, self-paced (with guided support through EduDubai)
- Attempts: Multiple attempts allowed
- Certificate: Digital ACAMS TBML Certificate upon passing
- Credits Earned: 4 ACAMS Credits
- Validity: Certificate does not expire
- Language: English
Disclaimer: Assessment access, certificate issuance, and credit allocation are governed by ACAMS. Training fees charged by EduDubai are separate from ACAMS certificate fees.