Lead Training Services launched the first accredited Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism, to be organised in Malta.

The MQF Level 5 CPD award consists of four modules spread over eight sessions of four hours each between Tuesday and July 1.

To obtain the qualification, issued by the National Commission of Higher and Further Education, delegates must attend all modules and obtain a minimum pass in the final two-hour written examination. Lead managing director James Grech said: “This is an ideal course for professionals who want to understand the concepts of money laundering and want to become aware of obligations arising under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and other relevant legislation and guidelines.

“I am confident we have put together an excellent team of trainers who have developed top notch training material for this specialised programme.”

Module 1, Introduction to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, will be delivered by Josette Mallia; Module 2, The Risk-Based Approach and Reporting Requirements, and Module 4, Governance and Training, will be delivered by Claire Gauci; and Module 3, Implementing Customer Due Diligence Procedures, will be delivered by Claire Calleja.

The entry requirements for this programme are five O Levels and two A Levels or a minimum of three years’ working experience in business administration.

For more information, go to www.leadtraining.com.mt/short-courses/certificate-anti-money-laundering-funding-terrorism.

The course will be delivered at the Lead Training Centre, 2nd Floor, Business Centre, Tower Street, Swatar. Other enquiries can be addressed to info@leadtraining.com.