Did you know that species all around the world are becoming extinct 1,000 to 10,000 times of their natural rate? According to leading experts in the field of illegal wildlife trade, we are in the middle of the sixth mass extinction. Habitat loss and fragmentation, deforestation, human-wildlife conflicts, wars, and climate change are among the major factors for this decline in biodiversity. Poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking are also among the major causes that lead to the extinction of various species. For example, between 2010 and 2015, the poaching of Rhinos for their horn increased by almost 8,000% in South Africa.

In this Certificate Program, you will acquire relevant skills and knowledge about this illegal wildlife trade and how to counter it. This course focuses on the convergence of illegal wildlife trade with financial crimes like corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

This Certificate Program will also shed some light on several important red flags related to identifying the illegal wildlife trade. In addition, this course discusses anti-financial crime programs and methods of anti-money laundering (AML) or combating terrorist financing (CTF) to the extent that they are concerned with illegal wildlife trade.

This course is officially awarded under an exclusive partnership with the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva (SSBM) — A unique opportunity to receive a dual certificate from a business school.

Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded the "Certificate in Countering Illegal Wildlife Trade", issued by the Financial Crime Academy and the SSBM.


Tangible Career Impact

If you are just starting out and want to acquire foundational knowledge, or you have in the industry for years and want to polish your skills, this Certificate Program is for you. Accelerate your compliance and anti-financial crime career with this Certificate Program!

  • Accelerate your compliance career by acquiring in-demand skills.

  • Increase your knowledge and prepare for financial crime risks in a professional environment.

  • Obtain the Certificate to improve your resumé and get access to stellar opportunities.

Is This Program For You?

Completing this course demonstrates your commitment to continuous professional development and dedication to effectively safeguard organizations against financial crime risk. The average study time for this course is one to two weeks, but can be completed sooner depending on your pace. The successful completion is awarded the Certificate in Countering Illegal Wildlife Trade issued by Financial Crime Academy and Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva.

What You Will Get From This Course

  • In-Demand Skills

    Gain the relevant knowledge to ensure that you are supporting your firm and progressing your career.

  • Career Credential

    Get a business school certificate with Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva.

  • Flexibility

    Study on-demand and at your own pace, regardless of where you are in the world.

  • Community

    Get access to our exclusive LinkedIn group with 1,000+ like-minded professionals and experts.

  • Course Material

    Download supplementary course material such as the comprehensive course study guide.

  • Quiz Questions

    Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions and determine which skills you have mastered!

What Financial Crime Professionals are saying

“I followed two online trainings by Financial Crime Academy and they get a five star rating by me. Their instructors speak good English and their manner of presenting is great. The downloads are very clear and useful.”

Ruud Hamers — Fraud, OSINT and KYC investigator

“The online training from Financial Crime Academy helped me to better understand risk management and corporate governance in the FinTech industry. The skills I have acquired are invaluable for risk management, and forensic investigations and helped me accelerate my career.”

Kunle Taiwo — Digital Forensics Detective and Investigator

“The course was very comprehensive, thorough and detailed, at the same time it was easy to understand. Excellent presentation of the lecturer. Highly recommend!”

Anna Latiseva — AML/KYC Officer

“The Financial Crime Academy is a great institution to kickstart your foundational knowledge or improve your already existing knowledge of financial crime. The courses are straight forward and easy to understand. I will definitely get a lot out of this for my career.”

Eki Yerin — Compliance/Operations Coordinator

“As somebody trying to break into the Anti-Money Laundering field, I’ve found that the courses offered by Financial Crimes Academy have been great. The courses provide a simple, yet comprehensive overview of the various aspects of AML. Strongly recommended if you are looking to gain an introductory understanding or to strengthen what you already know.”

Jeff Z. — Analytical Researcher

“I have taken three courses from FCA. I have chosen FCA because they offered the most comprehensive and detailed program about the financial crimes-related topics available on the market. Thank you for your work! I am looking forward to new courses.”

Anastasia Sabova — Senior Financial Analyst

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