SANCTIONS

Live virtual

In-person

Globally recognised sanctions compliance certification by GCI Australia, accredited by LIBF (UK).

Duration: 16 hours
Level: intermediate
Enrolment: Open

What this programme covers

Leading professional certification training for regulated institutions.

Programme overview

The SCS® Certification Programme 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 programme 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 optimisation, 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 be able to do

Capability built across sanctions compliance for professionals in supervised institutions.

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

Written for the roles that carry the obligation, not for a general audience.

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

Delivery options

Choose the format that fits around the role you already hold.

Evening Batch (Live Virtual)

Days: Mon – Thu (9th Dec – 19th Dec 2024)
Timing: UAE: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | India: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Weekend Support Sessions

Days: As per batch schedule
Timing: Dedicated Exam Prep & Mock Support

Corporate / In-House

Days: Customised
Timing: Flexible Delivery Format

The examination

What the issuing body sets, and what you have to meet to sit it.

Questions: 50 Questions
Duration: 90 Minutes
Passing score: 75%
Format: Proctored Exam (Online)

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

Enrol 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.

Why study this with EduDubai

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.

Frequently asked questions

How does this differ from CGSS?

This is a more concise, operationally focused certification ideal for junior to mid-level analysts focused on daily alert clearing.

Sanctions Compliance Specialist (SCS®)