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AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD

Run Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence that holds up.

The AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD is a self-paced online programme, accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), for compliance officers, AML managers and client-onboarding professionals.

Self-paced online
20 to 25 hours
LIBF-accredited
PAGRC designation
€880
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Prices are indicative euro equivalents and exclude VAT. Page updated August 2026.

Certificate at a glance

AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD is an LIBF-accredited, AGRC-awarded certificate, studied online at your own pace.

AwardAGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD
Awarding bodyAssociation of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC)
AccreditationAccredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)
FormatSelf-paced, online, tutor-supported study
Study hours20 to 25 hours
MembershipFree AGRC membership for one year
AssessmentOne online exam, 60 minutes long, 40 MCQs, 70/100 pass mark
AttemptsTwo attempts included, within a three-month access period
CertificationAGRC certificate and PAGRC designation
Delivered byAuren Institute, in association with the AGRC
Fee€880 (indicative, excl. VAT)

Overview

The AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to perform effective Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence procedures. It suits compliance officers, AML managers, back-office staff and professionals in client onboarding who need to mitigate financial crime risk and meet global regulatory standards.

The programme covers the principles and practical application of KYC and CDD, including client risk profiles and regulatory expectations, AML and CFT controls, the FATF Recommendations and guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). You learn to evaluate client information, identify suspicious activity and support effective internal control systems, supported by real-world examples and structured exercises.

What you will study

The programme covers:

  • Why effective KYC and CDD policies and procedures matter
  • International guidance on KYC standards and their regulatory framework
  • Setting up and maintaining a comprehensive CDD programme
  • The levels of due diligence an organisation can apply
  • Handling higher-risk situations effectively
  • The adverse effects of weak KYC and CDD procedures

What is included

  • 20 to 25 hours of self-paced, online and interactive learning, including practical case studies
  • The AGRC study handbook
  • Practice questions and a final mock exam
  • Free AGRC membership for one year
  • One online exam with two attempts to pass
  • The AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation on successful completion

Who it is for

No previous experience is required.

Compliance and AML managers

Client onboarding and back-office staff

Banks, funds and law firms

How the certificate works

Three things you get with every AGRC certificate.

1

Fully self-paced

Study 20 to 25 hours of interactive material online, whenever it suits you, over a three-month access period.

2

Recognised credential

An LIBF-accredited, AGRC-awarded certificate and the PAGRC designation to put after your name.

3

Practical and current

Real-world case studies and current regulatory frameworks you can apply in your role straight away.

Exam and assessment

  • One online exam, 60 minutes long
  • 40 multiple-choice questions
  • 70/100 pass mark
  • Your result appears as soon as you submit your answers
  • The certificate is issued as a PDF and emailed within 48 hours
  • Two attempts are included; the programme and exam must be completed within three months
  • After three months, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt

Accreditation and awarding body

An internationally recognised professional qualification, delivered through Auren Institute.

Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC)

The AGRC is a professional body for governance, risk and compliance practitioners. Its certificates are studied online and recognised across banking, insurance and financial services. On completion you gain the AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation, plus free AGRC membership for one year.

London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)

The programme is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), a recognised UK professional body for banking and finance education, which underpins the standard and credibility of the qualification.

Delivered through Auren Institute

Auren Institute makes these AGRC qualifications available to professionals and employers in Malta, the UK and across the EU, with local support on enrolment, employer sponsorship and study planning. Compliance, Done Right.

Fee

Shown as an indicative euro equivalent. Prices exclude VAT.

Single certificate
€880

Full self-paced programme, AGRC study handbook, mock exam, one online exam with two attempts, one year of AGRC membership, and the AGRC certificate with the PAGRC designation.

Team or employer
Talk to us

Enrol a group or arrange employer sponsorship. Book a free scoping call and we will tailor it to your team.

Good to know: the programme and exam must be completed within three months. After that, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt.

Common questions

Who is the AGRC Certificate in KYC and CDD for?
It suits compliance and aml managers, client onboarding and back-office staff, banks, funds and law firms. No previous experience is required, though a good command of English and a sound educational background are assumed.
Is it accredited, and what qualification do I earn?
The programme is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) and awarded by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). On passing the exam you receive the AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation.
How is it delivered?
It is fully self-paced and online. You study 20 to 25 hours of interactive material at your own pace, work through practical case studies, and sit one online exam. It is delivered by Auren Institute in association with the AGRC.
How am I assessed?
Assessment is one online exam, 60 minutes long, with 40 multiple-choice questions and a 70/100 pass mark. Your result appears as soon as you submit, and the certificate is emailed as a PDF within 48 hours.
How many attempts do I get, and how long do I have?
Two attempts are included and the programme and exam must be completed within a three-month access period. After three months, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt.
What is included?
The AGRC study handbook, interactive learning and case studies, practice questions and a final mock exam, free AGRC membership for one year, the online exam with two attempts, and the AGRC certificate with the PAGRC designation.
What does it cost?
The fee is 880 euro, shown as an indicative euro equivalent and excluding VAT. Talk to us about employer sponsorship or enrolling a team.
Can my employer sponsor it, or can I enrol a team?
Yes. Employers can sponsor an individual or enrol a group. Book a free scoping call or use the contact form and we will set it up.

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