Become a Financial Crime Professional (FCP)
The TWELVE Financial Crime Program covers 12 essential topics for the modern Financial Crime Professional.
Study. Attend the Live Instructor-Led Sessions*. Take the Exam. Receive your FCP designation.
Self Study
Launched in 2020, The Original TWELVE Program brought together Financial Crime Professionals from 33 countries for a year long learning journey.
The Financial Crime Professional is the next evolution of the program.
This program covers 12 essential topic areas for the modern Financial Crime Professional:
1. Leadership
2. Ethics
3. Anti-Money Laundering
4. Terrorism Financing
5. Fraud
6. Bribery and Corruption
7. Sanctions
8. Governance and Risk Management
9. Casino Gaming
10. Arts and Antiques
11. Cryptocurrency
12. Information Security
What is included?
Study Guide
The FCP Study Guide forms the basis of the Financial Crime Professional curriculum and exam. Over 430 pages, the Study Guide covers the following essential topics:
1. Leadership
2. Ethics
3. Anti-Money Laundering
4. Terrorism Financing
5. Fraud
6. Bribery and Corruption
7. Sanctions
8. Governance and Risk Management
9. Casino Gaming
10. Arts and Antiques
11. Cryptocurrency
12. Information Security
18 hours of video content
In addition to the Study Guide, students have access to 18 hours of pre-recorded sessions, presented by Dr Ian Messenger on the following key themes in Financial Crime:
1. Understanding Financial and White Collar Crimes
2. Corporate Crime
3. Occupational Crime and Avocational Crime
4. Victims of Financial and white Collar Crime
5. Money Laundering
6. Fraud
7. Terrorism and the Funding of Terror
8. Technocrime
9. Governmental Crime
10. State-Corporate Crime
11. Policing of Financial and White Collar Crime
12. The Future of Financial and White Collar Crime
6 Live Sessions (Instructor-led option only)
Join the 2nd June 2023 cohort for 6 Live Sessions instructed by Dr Ian Messenger, delivered through Zoom and designed to compliment your self-directed learning.
1. (June 2nd 2023 1200-1400 ET): Money Laundering
2. (June 9th 2023 1200-1400 ET): Fraud
3. (June 16th 2023 1200-1400 ET): Terrorism Financing
4. (June 23rd 2023 1200-1400 ET): Bribery and Corruption
5. (June 30th 2023 1200-1400 ET): Risk Management
6. (July 7th 2023 1200-1400 ET): Cybersecurity
All sessions are recorded and made available shortly after class.
Attendance is not mandatory but recommended to take advantage of the in-class discussions and activities. Each session also provides an opportunity for students to ask questions related to the study material.
Financial Crime Investigation and Report Writing
Explore 7.5 hours of informative pre-recorded content relating to Investigation and Financial Crime Report Writing, with sessions including:
1. Investigation Best Practices
2. Critical Thinking
3. Risk Assessment and Risk-Based Decisioning
4. Research Skills
5. Communication Skills
6. Presentation Skills
Ethics and Leadership
Gain an understanding of Ethics, how we make decisions and how we ensure accountability for actions over 4 pre-recorded sessions.
1. Theories of Ethics
2. Decision-Making Models
3. Ethics and Leadership
4. Codes and Accountability
Online Exam and FCP Designation
The Financial Crime Professional (FCP) certification is assessed via an online multiple choice exam.
Included in FCP package (self-study or instructor-led) is 1 exam attempt and 1 re-test.
Upon passing the exam, you will receive your FCP digital certificate and designation.
Who is the Financial Crime Professional (FCP) program for?
The Financial Crime Professional program is aimed at those who are
Early in their Financial Crime career
Looking to broaden their knowledge of Financial Crime
Transitioning from another career into the world of Financial Crime Compliance
What are the entry requirements?
Unlike other Financial Crime certifications, the Financial Crime Professional (FCP) has been designed to develop a foundational knowledge in a wide range of key topics. There are no entry requirements or barriers to become a Financial Crime Professional or FCP.
Become a Financial Crime Professional (FCP)
The TWELVE Financial Crime Program covers 12 essential topics for the modern Financial Crime Professional.