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CAMS Preparation Course

Pass the ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist exam with a structured prep course built around the official CAMS Study Guide.

The CAMS exam is dense, scenario-based, and known for tricky questions that go well beyond memorization. This course turns the official study material into clear, practical lessons designed by experienced AML professionals and delivered through an AI instructor, so you can study at your own pace and revisit anything as often as you need.

Six modules. Six weeks. Two mock exams. One live session with the AML experts behind the course.

Format

Blended learning (self-paced + live)

Estimated Duration

6 weeks

E-learning

6 (5 study modules + 1 exam-prep module)

Live Classroom Session

2-hour Q&A with the instructors

Certificate

No

Price

€599

Who this course is for

New to compliance

Career switchers and junior analysts moving into AML, KYC, or financial crime roles who want a strong foundation and a globally recognized certification to back it.

Working in compliance

CDD, KYC, and transaction monitoring analysts, plus compliance officers at banks, fintechs, payment providers, and CASPs who are ready to formalize their on-the-job knowledge.

Why prepare with Simon Academy

The CAMS exam isn't a memorization test. Many questions are scenario-based, with multiple plausible answers and only one that fits the spirit of ACAMS standards. Candidates who rely on the study guide alone often struggle on exam day.

This course is designed to close that gap.

Built by compliance practitioners. The curriculum is designed by AML professionals with years of hands-on experience advising financial institutions, fintechs, and crypto firms.
Delivered by an AI instructor. Consistent pacing, clear explanations, and a learning experience you can pause, rewind, and replay as often as you need. No scheduling around live classes.
Practical, not academic. We translate dense theory into the kind of judgment the exam actually tests.
Structured pacing. Six weeks of clear milestones, so you don't have to design your own study plan from scratch.
Direct access to the experts. A live Q&A session where you can bring the questions the study guide doesn't answer.

🎓 6 comprehensive modules

Aligned with the CAMS Study Guide
💡 AI-delivered video lessons

Based on a curriculum built by CAMS-certified compliance professionals
🧠 Real-world insights and examples

To deepen conceptual understanding
🧾 2 full-length mock exams

With instant feedback and rationales
💬 2-hour live Q&A session

With the AML experts behind the course

Course Lessons

Pierre Simon, CAMS

Pierre has over a decade of experience in AML, financial crime compliance, and risk management. As an Advanced CAMS-certified professional, he brings both theoretical expertise and practical insights from years of advising fintechs and financial institutions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to prepare for the CAMS exam?

Most candidates spend 8 to 12 weeks preparing, depending on their background. This course is structured over 6 weeks of guided learning, which works for both first-time candidates and experienced professionals refreshing their knowledge.

Is this course officially affiliated with ACAMS?

No. This is an independent preparation course built around the publicly available ACAMS CAMS Study Guide. You'll still need to register for the CAMS exam directly with ACAMS.

Do I need prior AML experience to take this course?

No prior AML certification is required. Some familiarity with financial services or compliance work is helpful, but the course starts with the fundamentals before building into more advanced topics.

What's included in the €599 price?

All six modules, instructor-led video lessons, two full-length mock exams with rationales, and the 2-hour live Q&A session with the instructors. The ACAMS exam fee is separate and paid directly to ACAMS.

How is the course delivered?

The course is blended. Five modules are self-paced video lessons you can take on your own schedule, plus a final exam-preparation module. A 2-hour live Q&A session with your instructors is scheduled during the program.

How is the course taught? Is it an AI instructor?

Yes. The video lessons are delivered through an AI instructor, working from a curriculum built by experienced AML and compliance professionals. This format lets us keep the course consistent, affordable, and available on your schedule. The live Q&A session at the end of the program is led by the human experts behind the course, so you still get direct access to practitioners when you need it.

Why an AI instructor?

Three reasons. First, consistency: every learner gets the same clear, structured explanations. Second, flexibility: you can pause, rewind, and revisit any lesson as many times as you need, which matters for dense topics like FATF recommendations or scenario-based questions. Third, pricing: it lets us offer expert-designed CAMS preparation at €599, well below the cost of comparable live-instructor courses, without compromising on the quality of the curriculum.

Will I pass the CAMS exam after completing this course?

We can't guarantee a pass; ACAMS doesn't allow that. What we can do is give you a structured, practical interpretation of the study material, mock exams that mirror the real format, and direct access to CAMS-certified instructors. Consistent study and engagement with the material are still on you.

Can my employer pay for this course?

Yes. Many of our learners are sponsored by their employer. We can provide an invoice and a brief course outline you can share with your training or compliance team.