Guides
Costs, exam formats and study plans for financial crime certifications.
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How much does CAMS certification cost in 2026?
The full cost of CAMS: ACAMS membership, exam packages, retakes and recertification, plus where you can save.
2 November 2026, 2 min read
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CAMS exam format 2026: questions, time, pass mark and question types
What the CAMS exam looks like in 2026, how scenario and multi-select questions work, and how to practise for them.
2 November 2026, 2 min read
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A 6-week CAMS study plan that fits around a full-time job
A week-by-week CAMS study plan for working professionals, with section training, mock exams and a plan for the final week.
2 November 2026, 1 min read
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CCAS exam guide: crypto financial crime certification explained
What the ACAMS Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist exam covers and how to get ready for it.
2 November 2026, 1 min read
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CFCS exam guide: the broad financial crime certification
What the ACFCS Certified Financial Crime Specialist exam covers across AML, fraud, sanctions, corruption, cyber and tax, and how to study for it.
2 November 2026, 1 min read
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CGSS exam guide: what the sanctions certification covers and how to prepare
An overview of the ACAMS Certified Global Sanctions Specialist exam, the topics it tests and a practical way to prepare.
2 November 2026, 1 min read
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Is CAMS worth it? An honest look for AML professionals
Who benefits most from CAMS, when it pays off, when another certification fits better, and how hard the exam really is.
1 November 2026, 1 min read
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CAMS vs CGSS vs CFCS vs CCAS: which certification should you take?
How the main financial crime certifications compare on focus, issuer and who they suit, so you pick the right one first.
30 October 2026, 1 min read