LinkedIn Learning is a great resource of short (and longer) training sessions covering a wide range of topics - and not just related to Financial Crime. The website has a powerful search option and you will find a large number of learning options for each term you search.
I have listed below some of the LinkedIn Learning courses that came to my attention and are related to some of the key competences of a Financial Crime Professional;
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Leadership
Presentations
Report Writing
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In these COVID-19 times, many of us have taken a moment to focus on our own professional and personal development. This often comes at a financial cost; for many in the current climate there isn’t a development budget to undertake many of the certifications and courses being offered.
Several interesting - low cost and, in some cases, Free - courses have come to my attention and would be worth considering if you are looking to upskill your knowledge and/or refresh your resume:
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You may also be interested in my own training course - the 40 hour Financial Crime Professional course:
I frequently get asked on social media for recommendations on what certifications and courses to take to a) increase job prospects or b) advance knowledge and understanding of Financial Crime. In this post I outline my recommended/preferred Financial Crime certifications and, in rank order, demonstrate what I think is the value they provide.
A word of caution: simply having certifications and courses on your resume does not make you a good Financial Crime professional - I have seen too many individuals who have all the certifications possible and lack the required skills and experience.
Certifications and courses should always be combined with “soft skills” and - where possible - experience.
You may also wish to check out my earlier post on 12 recommended books related to Financial Crime.
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As we enter the 5th (?) week of Stay at Home due to COVID-19, or Coronavirus, I’ve been reflecting on some of the “Silver Linings” that it has brought. Aside from being able to spend more time with family (of the same household), I believe there are many opportunities that our current situation brings to us as Compliance Professionals.
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