January – Executive Leadership and Strategy
- Week 1: Executive Leadership for Directors General of FIUs
Topic: Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making in Financial Crime Prevention
Target: FIU Directors General, Senior Government Officials, Corporate Executives
Delivery: 2-Day Intensive Workshop (On-site) - Week 2: Strategic Risk Management and Governance in Financial Intelligence
Topic: Integrating Risk Management into Financial Crime Investigations
Target: FIU Investigators, Risk Management Officers, Compliance Teams
Delivery: Virtual Training (2 Days) - Week 3: Financial Intelligence for Senior Executives
Topic: Building Effective Financial Intelligence Systems
Target: FIU Executives, Banking Sector Heads, Senior Auditors
Delivery: On-site 3-Day Workshop - Week 4: Introduction to Forensic Accounting
Topic: Fundamentals of Forensic Accounting in Financial Investigations
Target: New FIU Recruits, Accountants, Junior Investigators
Delivery: 2-Day Workshop (Virtual and On-site)
February – Cybersecurity and Digital Financial Crime Investigations
- Week 1: Advanced Cybersecurity for Financial Intelligence Units
Topic: Protecting Financial Institutions from Cyber Threats
Target: Cybersecurity Officers, IT Teams in FIUs, and Private Financial Institutions
Delivery: On-site 3-Day Training - Week 2: Digital Forensics and Cybercrime Investigations
Topic: Techniques for Investigating Digital Financial Crimes
Target: FIU Investigators, Law Enforcement Agencies, Cybersecurity Experts
Delivery: Virtual Training (2 Days) - Week 3: Cyber Risk Management for Financial Institutions
Topic: Managing Cybersecurity Risks in Financial Institutions
Target: Risk Management Teams, Compliance Officers, IT Departments
Delivery: On-site 3-Day Workshop - Week 4: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crimes
Topic: Investigating Cryptocurrency-related Financial Crimes
Target: FIU Investigators, Banking Sector IT Specialists, Cybercrime Units
Delivery: Virtual Workshop (2 Days)
March – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
- Week 1: Foundations of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
Topic: Introduction to AML Practices and Policies
Target: New FIU Staff, Compliance Officers, AML Analysts
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Workshop - Week 2: Advanced Techniques in AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
Topic: Identifying Red Flags and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Target: Senior AML Officers, Financial Analysts, Investigators
Delivery: Virtual Training (2 Days) - Week 3: Cross-Border Money Laundering Investigations
Topic: International AML Investigations and Collaboration
Target: FIU Investigators, Law Enforcement, Legal Experts
Delivery: 2-Day On-site Workshop - Week 4: Risk-Based Approaches to AML and CTF Compliance
Topic: Risk Management Strategies in AML and CTF
Target: FIU Risk Officers, Compliance Teams, Banking Sector Compliance Officers
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Training
April – Communications, Public Relations, and Crisis Management
- Week 1: Media and Public Relations Training for FIUs
Topic: Managing Public Communication and Media Relations during Investigations
Target: Communications Officers, Public Relations Teams
Delivery: Virtual 2-Day Training - Week 2: Crisis Communication and Reputation Management
Topic: Effective Crisis Communication Strategies in Financial Institutions
Target: PR Teams, Senior FIU Officials, Corporate Communications Officers
Delivery: 2-Day On-site Workshop - Week 3: Social Media and Financial Intelligence
Topic: Using Social Media for Intelligence Gathering and Crisis Management
Target: Investigators, PR Officers, Communications Departments
Delivery: 2-Day Virtual Workshop - Week 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency
Topic: Building Trust with Stakeholders in Financial Crime Investigations
Target: Senior Government Officials, Communications Teams, NGOs
Delivery: On-site 2-Day Workshop
May – Financial Crime Investigations
- Week 1: Investigative Techniques for Financial Crime Investigators
Topic: Best Practices for Investigating Fraud and Financial Crime
Target: FIU Investigators, Law Enforcement, Auditors
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Training - Week 2: Investigating Corruption and Bribery
Topic: Techniques for Detecting and Investigating Corruption
Target: Anti-Corruption Units, FIUs, Government Auditors
Delivery: 2-Day Virtual Workshop - Week 3: Emerging Trends in Fraud Detection
Topic: Identifying and Investigating New Types of Financial Fraud
Target: FIU Investigators, Internal Auditors, Corporate Security Teams
Delivery: On-site 2-Day Workshop - Week 4: Financial Statement Fraud and Misrepresentation
Topic: Investigating Financial Fraud within Organizations
Target: Forensic Accountants, FIU Investigators, Corporate Auditors
Delivery: Virtual Training (3 Days)
June – Governance, Ethics, and Regulatory Compliance
- Week 1: Governance and Ethics in Financial Crime Prevention
Topic: Implementing Ethical Practices in Financial Institutions
Target: Compliance Officers, Corporate Governance Teams, Senior FIU Staff
Delivery: On-site 3-Day Workshop - Week 2: Regulatory Compliance for FIUs and Financial Institutions
Topic: Meeting National and International Regulatory Standards
Target: Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, Legal Teams
Delivery: Virtual Training (2 Days) - Week 3: Whistleblower Protections in Financial Crime Investigations
Topic: Ensuring Whistleblower Safety and Engagement in Investigations
Target: Legal Departments, FIU Investigators, Compliance Teams
Delivery: On-site 2-Day Workshop - Week 4: Building Ethical Corporate Cultures
Topic: Preventing Financial Crime through Ethical Corporate Practices
Target: Corporate Executives, HR Departments, Compliance Officers
Delivery: Virtual Training (2 Days)
July – Public Sector and Civil Society Engagement
- Week 1: Training for Anti-Corruption Commissions
Topic: Investigative Techniques for Anti-Corruption Units
Target: Anti-Corruption Agencies, Government Investigators, NGOs
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Workshop - Week 2: Engaging Civil Society in Financial Crime Prevention
Topic: Building Partnerships Between Civil Society and FIUs
Target: NGOs, Civil Society Groups, Government Officials
Delivery: Virtual Training (2 Days) - Week 3: Financial Crime and Public Sector Governance
Topic: Preventing Financial Crime in Public Sector Institutions
Target: Government Officials, FIU Investigators, Auditors
Delivery: On-site 3-Day Workshop - Week 4: Role of Civil Society in Promoting Transparency
Topic: Civil Society’s Role in Monitoring and Reporting Financial Crimes
Target: NGOs, Public Sector, Anti-Corruption Units
Delivery: Virtual 2-Day Workshop
August – Certifications and Advanced Training
- Week 1: Certified Financial Investigator (CFI) Program
Topic: Comprehensive Certification in Financial Investigations
Target: FIU Investigators, Forensic Accountants, Auditors
Delivery: 5-Day On-site Certification Program - Week 2: Certified Anti-Corruption Consultant (CACC) Program
Topic: Advanced Certification for Anti-Corruption Investigators
Target: FIU Investigators, Anti-Corruption Units, Compliance Officers
Delivery: 5-Day On-site Certification Program - Week 3: Certified Cyber Forensic Investigator (CCFI) Program
Topic: Specialized Certification in Cybercrime Investigations
Target: Cybercrime Units, IT Security Teams, Forensic Investigators
Delivery: 5-Day On-site Certification Program - Week 4: Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) Program
Topic: Comprehensive Certification in Risk Management for Financial Institutions
Target: Risk Management Teams, Auditors, Compliance Officers
Delivery: 5-Day On-site Certification Program
September – Digital Transformation, Data Management, and Technology in Financial Crime Prevention
- Week 1: Leveraging Big Data in Financial Crime Investigations
Topic: Using Big Data Analytics to Detect and Prevent Financial Crimes
Target: FIU Data Analysts, IT Departments, Cybersecurity Units
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Workshop - Week 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Financial Intelligence
Topic: How AI Can Support Financial Crime Investigations
Target: Data Scientists, IT Security Teams, Investigators
Delivery: 2-Day Virtual Training - Week 3: Cloud Security and Financial Data Protection
Topic: Securing Financial Data in Cloud Environments
Target: IT and Cybersecurity Professionals, Risk Managers
Delivery: 2-Day On-site Workshop - Week 4: Digital Transformation in Financial Institutions
Topic: Digital Solutions for Enhancing Financial Intelligence
Target: IT Executives, Digital Transformation Managers, Risk Officers
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Training
October – Legal Frameworks, International Collaboration, and AML Compliance
- Week 1: Legal Aspects of Financial Crime Investigations
Topic: Understanding Legal Frameworks in Financial Crime Cases
Target: FIU Legal Teams, Prosecutors, Compliance Officers
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Training - Week 2: Cross-Border Collaboration in Combating Financial Crime
Topic: International Cooperation in Financial Crime Investigations
Target: FIUs, Law Enforcement, International Agencies
Delivery: 2-Day Virtual Workshop - Week 3: Advanced AML Compliance and Regulatory Standards
Topic: Meeting National and International AML Compliance Requirements
Target: FIUs, Bank Compliance Officers, Auditors
Delivery: 2-Day On-site Training - Week 4: Terrorist Financing and Financial Crime Laws
Topic: Investigating and Prosecuting Terrorist Financing Cases
Target: FIU Investigators, Legal Departments, Anti-Terrorism Units
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Workshop
November – Executive Leadership and Governance
- Week 1: Executive Leadership Program for Directors General
Topic: Strategic Leadership in Financial Intelligence
Target: FIU Directors General, Senior Executives
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Training - Week 2: Governance and Ethical Leadership in Financial Crime Investigations
Topic: Promoting Transparency and Ethical Practices in FIUs
Target: Senior Government Officials, FIU Executives, Legal Officers
Delivery: 2-Day Virtual Workshop - Week 3: Crisis Management for Financial Institutions
Topic: Preparing for and Managing Financial and Reputational Crises
Target: PR Officers, Senior Management, Legal Teams
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Workshop - Week 4: Strategic Management of Financial Intelligence Units
Topic: Effective Management and Operational Efficiency in FIUs
Target: FIU Senior Managers, Compliance Teams
Delivery: 3-Day On-site Workshop
December – Certifications, Fraud Detection, and Closing Forum
- Week 1: Certified Forensic Investigation Professional (CFIP) Program
Topic: certification course
Target: FIU Investigators, Forensic Accountants, Corporate Auditors
Delivery: 5-Day On-site Certification Program - Week 2: Certified Forensic Investigation & Audit Professional (CFIAP) Program
Topic: Certification
Target: Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Auditors
Delivery: 5-Day On-site Certification Program
- Week 3: 2nd Pan-African Financial Intelligence Units Forum
Topic: 2nd Pan-African FIU Forum
Target: FIU Directors, Senior Officials, International Stakeholders
Delivery: 3-Day Event