Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification
Invest in Your Financial Crime Investigative Skills
Prove your existing investigation skills and build on your ability to effectively communicate suspicious activity.
为何选择 Adv CAMS-FCI?
The Advanced CAMS Financial Crimes Investigations (CAMS-FCI) Certification is a program that equips professionals with the knowledge to conduct complex financial crime investigations, including multifaceted money laundering schemes and advanced typologies.
本认证适用于 :
- AML and AFC professionals who perform or supervise financial crime investigations within regulated institutions.
- Individuals seeking advanced knowledge in financial crime investigations to enhance their expertise and career growth.
- Managers and team leads responsible for overseeing AML or financial crime investigation teams.
- Applicable roles include AML Officer, Financial Crimes Investigator, Global Financial Crimes Investigator, AFC/AML Manager, and Special Investigations Unit Investigator.
The Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification program is built around four essential online courses, designed for professionals who perform or supervise complex financial crime investigations.
You can buy each course individually or access them all together as part of the Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification package:
The Benefits of Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification
Download the Advanced CAMS-FCI factsheet for a clear snapshot of its advantages—ideal for career planning or demonstrating organizational value.
About the program
Advanced CAMS–Financial Crimes Investigations (CAMS-FCI) is the certification that equips anti-financial crime investigators with the expertise to lead complex investigations involving sophisticated money laundering schemes and advanced typologies. This exam-based program follows a structured self-study path that deepens knowledge of investigative techniques, regulatory expectations, and global communication practices.
CAMS-FCI develops the skills needed to detect, analyze, and escalate suspicious activity, ensuring investigators can effectively meet heightened compliance standards.
Topics covered include:
- Governance of an AFC Investigations Unit
- Leading Complex Investigations
- Financial Crime Typologies
- Reporting Suspicious Activity
Practice exam
Developed under the same quality standards as the certification exam, the practice exam is included in your certification package as part of the study material. Two versions are available in your learning path:
- Practice Exam (without answers): A full version with answers hidden.
- Practice Exam (with answers): The same exam with answers revealed immediately.
For more details, please check our FAQs.
Faculty
Meet the faculty members who deliver course content and help guide your path to ACAMS certification.
As a compliance leader, I pursued Advanced CAMS-FCI for deeper, more practical expertise.It helped our team shift from reactive alert handling to proactive, risk-based investigations. For organizations aiming to strengthen their investigations function, this certification is invaluable.”
Hilda Gituro, Adv CAMS-FCIDirector Compliance, Combating Financial Crime & Internal ControlsACAMS 会员
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How to Get Advanced CAMS-FCI Certified
Our globally certified members are also part of the ACAMS community. Therefore, an active ACAMS membership is required to obtain and maintain any ACAMS certification.
Membership provides access to expert insights, resources, and a global network of AFC professionals to stay current with financial crime developments.
If you’re not yet a member, Join ACAMS!
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Virtual Classroom Series Schedule
Virtual Classroom is a live, web-based four- to six-week study course that includes weekly, virtual sessions (one to two hours each). It provides candidates with additional guided instruction to help reinforce key concepts from the Advanced CAMS-FCI study guide.
Session # | Date | Time | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | June 8, 2026 | 12-2 PM ET | English |
Session 2 | June 15, 2026 | 12-2 PM ET | English |
Session 3 | June 22, 2026 | 12-2 PM ET | English |
Session 4 | June 29, 2026 | 12-2 PM ET | English |
Session 5 | July 6, 2026 | 12-2 PM ET | English |
Session 6 | July 13, 2026 | 12-2 PM ET | English |
Session # | Date | Time | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
Session 1 | October 26, 2026 | 6-8 PM HKT / 10 AM - 12 PM GMT | English |
Session 2 | November 2, 2026 | 6-8 PM HKT / 10 AM - 12 PM GMT | English |
Session 3 | November 9, 2026 | 6-8 PM HKT / 10 AM - 12 PM GMT | English |
Session 4 | November 16, 2026 | 6-8 PM HKT / 10 AM - 12 PM GMT | English |
Session 5 | November 23, 2026 | 6-8 PM HKT / 10 AM - 12 PM GMT | English |
Session 6 | November 30, 2026 | 6-8 PM HKT / 10 AM - 12 PM GMT | English |
重新认证
Stay current and keep your Advanced CAMS-FCI designation active
Recertification is required every three years to validate that each certified member is maintaining their commitment to continuing professional education. This ensures that the designation is current.
To recertify, professionals must:
- Maintain an active ACAMS membership
- Meet the recertification credit requirements
- Pay a recertification fee and submit an online application
For more information on the recertification process, download the Candidate Handbook or visit the Recertification Page.
Prices are subject to local tax.
Early bird US$200
For applications submitted on or before October 1, in the year of your recertification.
Standard US$250
For applications submitted by December 15, in the year of your recertification.
Late US$300
For late applications. Note that all applications must still be submitted by March 31, in the year following your recertification deadline.
常见问题解答
What is the difference between an advanced CAMS certification and a specialist/associate-level certification?
Advanced CAMS certifications are designed for experienced professionals and require candidates to have previously passed CAMS. At this level, we also recommend candidates have a minimum of five years relevant experience before applying. To become a certified financial crimes investigator, we expect candidates to be able to synthesize information and to be able to answer complex, case-based questions.
What are the core topic areas of Advanced CAMS-FCI?
- Governance of an AFC Investigations Unit (20%)
- Leading Complex Investigations (30%)
- Financial Crime Typologies – Intermediate (30%)
- Reporting Suspicious Activity (20%)
What study materials are included?
Advanced CAMS-FCI includes a study guide, a practice exam, and an optional virtual classroom upgrade, which will consist of four to six two-hour live online classes, weekly.
Can I access study materials after the CAMS-FCI Certification course is finished?
The study materials are available on the ACAMS learning management system (LMS) for the duration of the course. Once you’ve completed the course and passed your exam, the materials will no longer be accessible via the LMS. You may download the study guide, which is in PDF format, to refer to after you’ve completed the CAMS-FCI course.
Why choose ACAMS for my training?
ACAMS is a leading global provider of anti-financial crime certification, training, and resources. Our certifications are designed by subject matter experts, and are recognized globally by leading financial institutions and regulators. Earning the Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification proves your advanced financial crime investigation expertise to current and future employers and enables you to reach new professional heights.
Who is the Advanced CAMS-FCI certification for?
This advanced CAMS certification program is designed primarily and specifically for those who do, will, or wish to perform and/or supervise financial crimes investigations within regulated institutions. It is appropriate for additional personnel where advanced knowledge of financial crimes investigations is helpful.
Who is eligible to take Advanced CAMS-FCI?
Candidates must have an active ACAMS membership and have passed CAMS. The program does assume knowledge of financial crimes investigations fundamentals, and the exam is designed to test at the level of someone with five years of financial crimes investigations experience.
The program is appropriate for those who:
- Work in a financial investigation unit
- Work as a law enforcement officer, regulator, or examiner
- Work in financial crime compliance and/or independent audit
- Supervise individuals who perform financial crime investigations
- Work as MLROs, BSA officers, or in any other role with high levels of responsibility for AML compliance programs
- Aid in the preparation of an institution for a regulatory examination
- Perform bank examinations from a regulatory perspective
What type of careers are there for Advanced CAMS-FCI professionals?
Earning an advanced level anti-financial crimes certification can help you take the next steps in your career. As an advanced-level course, this certification can help you cement the knowledge needed to perform and supervise complex financial crime investigations. Financial crime investigation career paths exist in government, law enforcement, and in the private sector.
Is there an application?
Yes. To apply, you need to have an active membership and to have passed CAMS. The application form also includes the test-taker agreement.
How do I find all available exam dates and locations?
Once enrolled, you will be able to access a scheduling tool to enable you to take your exam at a Pearson VUE center or via online proctoring.
How long do I have to take the certification exam from the day I pay?
Six months.
How long is the exam?
The exam consists of 90 questions and is 175 min long.
What is the structure of the exam?
The exam has multiple-choice (select one answer) and multiple-select questions (select all answers that fit). Case studies will be given with multiple questions relating to each case study.
If the exam is multiple choice, how will it be more complex than other ACAMS certification exams?
Although the exam is multiple choice, the Advanced CAMS-FCI exam incorporates tables and other artifacts, requiring candidates to demonstrate their ability to interpret data and findings.
Are the test results disclosed to third parties? Are the test results public?
Candidates receive their exam results immediately (pass or fail) at the conclusion of the test. If an organization pays for a candidate’s exam, they may ask for the result. If the candidate does not want this information released to their organization, they must notify ACAMS of their wish in writing.
Should I take a practice exam?
Our practice exams set you up for success. Developed to the same quality standard as the certification exam, the practice exam:
- Exposes you to samples of certification exam questions
- Builds your confidence in readiness for the certification exam
- Helps you study in an interactive e-learning environment
- Covers the topic areas included in the actual exam
What is the difference between a practice exam and the certification exam?
The practice exam questions match the question types and topics included in the actual certification exam.*
The practice exam questions follow the same format as the certification exam. There are two versions of the practice exam:
- Practice exam (no answers): one version without answers revealed
- Practice exam (show answers): the same version with answers immediately available
None of the practice exam questions will appear on the certification exam.
*Please note the practice exam is hosted in the ACAMS Learning Management System (LMS), which differs from the environment where the actual certification exam is administered – through our partnership with Pearson VUE.
What is the difference between a post-assessment and a practice exam?
Post-assessments are a set of review questions designed to help you assess your knowledge after studying the training materials. Practice exams enable you to practice real-type exam questions to prepare for your certification exam.
Where can I find my practice exam?
Practice exams are part of your study materials. Once you’re registered, log into the LMS, find and click on your course, under the “My Courses” section. Scroll and choose the practice exam. You can access it at any time during your certification program enrollment period.
How many times can I take the practice exam?
You can retake both versions of the practice exam as many times as you wish, even if you score 100% of the questions.
How long is my certification valid?
Three years.
What are the recertification requirements?
To recertify, you will need show evidence of 45 recertification credits. Credits can be earned for professional experience and participation in continuing education. A minimum of 15 of these credits must be earned from ACAMS training or events. You will also need to hold an active ACAMS membership.
Do credits earned in the same year I became certified count toward my recertification?
Yes, as long as the credits were earned after passing the Advanced CAMS-FCI exam.
Will Advanced CAMS-FCI give me credits to put toward another certification or recertification?
Yes, the training component of the program is worth 12 ACAMS credits and participation in the Virtual Classroom series will earn you an additional 12. After you become Advanced CAMS-FCI certified, you don’t need to recertify your CAMS certification, just your Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification.
Do I need to recertify all of my earned certifications?
If you have earned more than one certification through ACAMS, you only need to meet the recertification requirements of the highest level of certification achieved.
What if I hold more than one Advanced CAMS certification with ACAMS?
You only need to meet the recertification requirements of one Advanced CAMS certification.
I previously earned my CAMS certification; however the certification has now lapsed. Can I take Advanced CAMS-FCI?
Yes, you may earn an Advanced CAMS certification with a lapsed CAMS certification. Once you earn your Advanced CAMS certification, your CAMS certification will also be considered active.
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