The IICFIP Academy is committed to providing world-class training programs, research, and certifications to professionals across Africa. Whether you’re part of a Financial Intelligence Unit, law enforcement agency, or private organization, our training programs will empower you to combat financial crime effectively.
Explore our programs, become a member, or participate in our certification courses to be part of Africa’s leading network of financial crime prevention experts.
- Tailored Training Programs: The IICFIP Academy offers programs specifically designed to address the needs of FIUs, law enforcement, compliance departments, and government officials who work on financial crime prevention and investigations.
- Networking Opportunities: Stakeholders gain access to a Pan-African network of professionals, institutions, and policymakers, fostering collaboration and the exchange of best practices.
- Global Expertise: The Academy’s partnerships with international bodies like the US Department of State, Commonwealth Secretariat, and La Francophonie ensure access to global standards in forensic investigations and financial crime prevention.
- Accreditation and Certification: Members benefit from world-class certifications like Certified Anti-Corruption Consultant (CACC), helping them build credibility and enhance their professional capabilities.
- Research and Innovation: Through the Academy, members will have access to cutting-edge research on financial crimes and emerging trends in fraud, cybercrime, and AML compliance.
Our Key Focus Areas:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Deliver in-depth training to combat money laundering, focusing on global standards, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding financial systems.
- Maritime and Climate Crime: Equip stakeholders with tools to detect, investigate, and prosecute crimes like illegal fishing, pollution, and violations of maritime laws, emphasizing climate resilience.
- Environmental and Wildlife Crime: Provide comprehensive training programs to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, deforestation, and environmental degradation, aligning with global conservation goals.
- Cybercrime: Offer cutting-edge training to address digital threats, such as ransomware, financial fraud, and the misuse of cryptocurrencies, ensuring resilience in a digital world.
- Anti-Corruption Strategies: Develop frameworks for transparency and accountability, empowering FIUs to detect and prevent corrupt practices in governance and finance.
- Drugs and Health-Related Crime: Address illicit drug trafficking and health-related crimes by integrating best practices from law enforcement and public health sectors.
- Economic and Financial Crime: Empower FIUs with expertise in forensic accounting, fraud detection, and financial intelligence to combat crimes that undermine economic stability.