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EU AML-ManagerProvided by KI Academy

GWG AND AMLR TRAINING · LEARN ONLINE

Understand the AML system
Understand money laundering across Europe

The EU AML-Manager is the training software for anti-money laundering checks: for all sectors, all 27 EU Member States and all 24 official EU languages.

Practise with a training case, compare countries and sectors, and understand the transition from the current GwG to the AMLR. Step by step — through to a reasoned solution to a difficult case.

Current training offer: Germany · four sectors · five levels each

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27EU Member States
24Languages available
40Learning plans · 4 sectors

ORIGINAL VIEWS FROM THE SOFTWARE

EU AML-Manager
Original view of the software: Lawyers
Original software view: Tax advisers
Original view of the software: Banks
Original software view: Insurance companies
Four sectors. One familiar structure.

The original graphics show the sector selection in the application. During the courses, you use this system to work on suitable practice cases.

Explore a practice case

YOUR SECTOR DETERMINES THE CASE

Choose your sector.

The selection changes the examples, the learning path and your training request.

For lawyers

Classify the engagement context, the parties involved and the beneficial owners in the training case.

View the appropriate learning path →

Original sector views from the software.

FROM INDIVIDUAL STEPS TO THE COMPLETE PICTURE

Understand these
checks.

In training mode, you work through the individual checks and how they relate to one another. Information, references, explanations and results remain clearly distinguishable.

01

Assessment context and obliged entity status

Identify the sector, country, legal basis and date of assessment.

02

Identification & KYC

Identify the contractual partners, the persons acting on their behalf and the supporting documents required.

03

Ownership and control

Examine beneficial owners and ownership structures with multiple tiers.

04

Risk & due diligence

Identify risks and justify the appropriate scope of the checks.

05

PEPs, sanctions and source of funds

Distinguish the relevant indications in the case and plan further enquiries.

06

Unusual circumstances and reporting channels

Discuss grounds for suspicion, outstanding questions and the next steps in handling the case.

07

Documentation & Monitoring

Record decisions, identify changes and prepare follow-up checks.

08

Comparison of laws and systems

Compare the GwG, the AMLR, national structures and sector-specific assessment procedures.

For training and further education. The examples help you understand the assessment system and explain your decisions. Completing an exercise does not authorise an actual engagement or transaction.

LEARN WITH THE SOFTWARE. PRACTISE WITH A CASE.

What changes
with the AMLR?

Try out three short learning cases. Questions, answers, official sources and explanations each have their own place.

YOUR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNot yet answered

Is Person A a beneficial owner solely because of this share of the capital?

Select Answer
OFFICIAL SOURCE · EXTRACT FROM THE TEXT

„[…] mehr als 25 Prozent der Kapitalanteile hält […]“

§ 3 Abs. 2 Satz 1 Nr. 1 GwG ↗
What does this question mean?

The question concerns only the ownership criterion. A full assessment also considers voting rights and other forms of control.

The answers apply to the stated assumptions of the case. The linked official provisions contain the full text.

27 COUNTRIES. 24 LANGUAGES. ONE SHARED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

Understand Europe.
Recognise the differences.

The software is available for all EU Member States and in all official EU languages. Compare Germany with another Member State – across legal rules, structures and audit procedures.

STARTING COUNTRY🇩🇪 Germany
COMPARISON AS A LEARNING METHOD · COURSES FOR GERMANY

Germany and France: compare the legal frameworks.

Which national provision applies at the date of assessment, what does the AMLR change and which national supplementary rules remain relevant?

🇩🇪 Germany

Which provision of the GwG applies to the question in this case?

🇫🇷 France

Which corresponding national provision applies in France at the date of assessment?

Sectoral context: lawyers

Ask about this comparison in a course →

The common EU framework does not remove every national distinction. Sources: AMLR, Art. 80 (2) and (3); Art. 90 and Directive (EU) 2024/1640, Art. 37(1). This view shows the comparison questions used in the learning pathway; country-specific findings are developed in the relevant training case using the applicable sources.

View all 24 available software languages

    The software display language and the country whose rules are assessed can be selected separately. Our training courses currently cover Germany. Training and examinations take place exclusively in German. The language selector above opens the existing language version of this information website directly.

    TWO LEARNING PATHWAYS · FOUR SECTORS · FIVE LEVELS EACH

    Your sector.
    Your next learning step.

    Each sector has its own tasks, documents and decisions. Each level therefore has its own learning plan, a suitable practice case and an optional sector-specific assessment — covering the GwG and the transition to the AMLR.

    DE · Germany

    Our training courses are currently offered for Germany. The AMLR series prepares for the European legal framework. Country and system comparisons deepen understanding in the German training context.

    YOUR FORMAT. YOUR PACE.

    Learn with us your way.

    Levels 1 and 2

    Self-paced online course

    29,95 €excluding VAT per participant and course

    Work through the course step by step, with exercises and solutions. Learn at your own pace and pick up where you left off at any time.

    12 months of access from the first course start

    Choose a self-paced course

    Levels 1 to 5

    Live online training

    from149 €excluding VAT per participant and course

    Work through prepared case studies with the instructor, ask questions and discuss the approaches to solving them.

    Enquire about live training

    Compare prices for all five levels

    Choose the level that matches your existing knowledge. Each price applies per participant and individual course. At levels 1 and 2, you can also learn independently online.

    Prices and duration of GwG and AMLR training courses
    LevelTraining timeLive onlineSelf-paced learning
    01IntroductionView learning plan 3 hours149 €29,95 €
    02AdvancedView learning plan 3.5 Hours179 €29,95 €
    03ExpertView learning plan 4 hours199 €As live training
    04Practice and case solvingView learning plan 4.5 Hours249 €As live training
    05Complex case assessmentView learning plan 5 hours299 €As live training

    All prices are net prices per participant and course, plus statutory VAT. The standard online examination, including one retake, current training materials, a participation certificate and a badge are included.

    The times refer to live training excluding breaks. The standard online examination takes an additional 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the level. In the self-paced course, you learn at your own pace.

    Included in the price

    • Up-to-date training materials
    • Certificate of attendance and digital badge
    • Optional online final examination including one retake

    No automatic renewal · PayPal

    All prices exclude statutory VAT. The live training price depends on the level and date and will be confirmed before booking.

    Payment via PayPal after your booking is confirmed.

    We use teaching case studies based on real practical questions. Individual advice on ongoing client matters is not provided during training.

    40 distinct learning plans. Two series, four sectors and five levels, each with its own content, cases and optional assessment tasks.

    3–5 hours per level. Knowledge transfer, casework and evaluation. On request a separate final examination is added.

    Certificate and badge included. For the training completed; a passed optional exam is expressly designated as such.

    1 · CHOOSE YOUR COURSE SERIES

    YOUR SECTOR PROGRAMME · FIVE PROGRESSIVE LEVELS

    GwG for lawyers

    Using examples involving the acceptance of legal engagements, business acquisitions and the context of legal services, you learn to organise the parties, documents and outstanding questions. The five levels progress from an initial outline of an engagement to a complex assessment of contradictory information and reasoned preparation of further steps.

    What the complete course series covers

    Understand money laundering prevention in the context of German training and practise questions typical of your sector. The five levels take you from basic concepts and reasoned assessment steps to a complete file and complex case analysis.

    You practise recording facts systematically, critically checking information and clearly explaining your assessment. Each level produces a specific piece of work that you compare with an explained solution.

    View the focus areas for your sector
    Overview of all five levels and Badges

    3 · CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

    GwG for lawyers: your five levels.

    Each level has its own learning plan, an optional final exam and a badge with one to five stars. Your previous knowledge determines the right start.

    Find the right starting point together

    All 40 training courses at a glance

    GWG FOR LAWYERS · LEVEL 1

    Lawyers

    Introduction

    Money laundering prevention in legal engagements

    You learn to establish the actual legal service first and to check how it falls within the list of activities in section 2(1), no. 10 GwG, using the original text. You then identify the client, the representative and the other parties involved.

    Format and price for this level

    At levels 1 and 2, choose between self-paced learning and live training. Levels 3 to 5 take place live online.

    Online examination included in the price

    Open the individual course profile (new tab)
    WHAT YOU GAIN

    You gain a clear sequence for accepting legal engagements. This helps you ask specifically about missing information and recognise when a professional decision by the responsible lawyer is required.

    75 min.Knowledge
    90 min.Case work
    30 min.Online examination included in the price
    15 min.Evaluation

    What you work on at this level

    1. Activity and obliged entity status

      You compare brief descriptions of instructions involving litigation, corporate advice and business acquisitions. Using the statutory list of activities, you record which factual information is missing for classification and why a professional title alone does not replace the specific assessment.

    2. The client and the parties involved

      You work with a fictional engagement agreement, a power of attorney and a register extract. You distinguish the client, the person acting and the beneficial owner, and organise the initial questions about collecting and verifying information.

    3. Confidentiality and orderly disclosure

      You distinguish the assessment of obliged entity status from questions of legal professional confidentiality and a possible reporting obligation. A simple law firm example shows which points require internal clarification and how information and outstanding questions can be recorded clearly.

    Your learning goals

    • Classify the specific engagement using the GwG list of activities.
    • Distinguish the client, the representative and the beneficial owner in the example.
    • Distinguish information collected from information verified in the file.
    • Recognise confidentiality and reporting issues as separate assessment points.
    YOUR EXERCISE

    You complete an intake form, identify missing documents and formulate factual questions for the fictional client, together with a point requiring internal clarification.

    YOUR CONCRETE OUTPUT

    An organised engagement intake form with a classification of the activity, an overview of the parties and a list of information still needed. After completing the training, you receive a participation certificate and a participation Badge for your sector and level.

    OPTIONAL EXTRA · FINAL ASSESSMENT

    Would you like your learning achievement assessed?

    The final examination is optional and takes place online. One attempt and one retake are included in the course price. Examination time is additional to learning time.

    Currently selected: course without an additional final assessment.

    Optional assessment: knowledge questions and a short independent legal engagement case

    You work on a new description of an engagement and explain the classification of the activity, the information required and the next internal step.

    What matters in your response
    • List of activities examined case-by-case
    • Clearly distinguish the roles of the parties
    • Identify information gaps and responsibilities
    Your exam certificate

    After passing the optional assessment, you receive a record of achievement for this level explicitly identified as an assessment credential.

    How this relates to your daily work

    The sequence you develop supports the preparation of new engagements and clear follow-up questions within the law firm. You also recognise which information is not substantiated by a file note alone.

    Professional reference points and official sources

    The linked provisions and official interpretative guidance provide the reference points for the training programme. The course uses the legal provisions applicable at the relevant date of assessment.

    Your completion is clearly documented. Confirmed learning units receive their own credentials. For completing a course level, you receive a participation certificate and a sector badge labelled accordingly. If you also pass the optional assessment, this achievement is expressly confirmed in the assessment certificate and badge. The KI Akademie credentials are included in the respective course scope.

    Interest in this stage

    Non-binding inquiry.
    Your selected series, level, sector, duration and assessment preference are included.

    Compare the duration of all five levels 20 hours of training · optional examinations additionally
    Planned learning time per level — for one course series and one sector
    LevelKnowledgeCase workEvaluationTotal trainingOptional assessment
    1 · Introduction75 min.90 min.15 min.3 hours+ 30 min.
    2 · Advanced90 min.105 min.15 min.3.5 Hours+ 30 min.
    3 · Expert90 min.135 min.15 min.4 hours+ 45 min.
    4 · Practice and case solving60 min.180 min.30 min.4.5 Hours+ 45 min.
    5 · Complex case assessment60 min.210 min.30 min.5 hours+ 60 min.

    Each hour consists of 60 minutes. Breaks are additional. These are planning figures; we agree the specific schedule before the course. All five levels of a series provide a total of 20 hours of training. Optional assessments take an additional 30 to 60 minutes each.

    You do not need to know your starting level yet.

    For beginners, experienced case handlers and professional contacts in law firms, tax advisory firms, banks and insurance companies.

    Briefly describe your tasks and previous knowledge. Timo Winkelbach helps you find the right training series and level.

    Get course advice

    GwG for lawyers

    GwG for lawyers · Introduction · Level 1

    Level 1 · Introduction

    The sector is named on the badge and identified by its inner coloured ring. The stars and outer border show the learning level. The personal credential identifies the confirmed achievement.

    YOUR PROGRESS. CLEARLY DOCUMENTED.

    Certificate and badge.
    At every learning milestone.

    For every completed and confirmed learning unit, you receive a personal certificate and a digital badge. The credentials expressly distinguish participation from passing an optional assessment. Both are included in the course. Your progress is visible even before you complete the full level.

    Level badge for lawyers: GwG, level 5, red inner ring and five starsUnderstanding money launderingLevel 5 · Gold
    Sample certificate as PDF ↗
    Level badge for lawyers: AMLR, level 5, red inner ring and five starsGet to know AMLRLevel 5 · Gold

    The images show the level badges and a sample certificate. Personal credentials are issued for the learning unit or completed level actually confirmed.

    FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS

    Your personal certificate

    A PDF to save and print: showing your name, the confirmed learning unit, the course series and the date of issue.

    The issuer and credential ID provide a clear reference.

    FOR YOUR DIGITAL PROFILE

    Your digital badge

    A badge for the learning milestone you have reached. The course series, sector, learning level and confirmed unit remain clearly identifiable.

    Use the corresponding verification link to show your achievement in your CV, portfolio or profile.

    FOR VERIFIABLE TRUST

    Your verifiable credential

    The credential ID or verification link opens the issued record, showing the issuer, learning achievement, date and current status.

    The issuer’s register entry is authoritative. The image alone does not confirm a learning achievement.

    What does your digital badge offer you?

    Your badge shows what you have studied and which learning level you have reached. Together with your personal certificate, it helps you present your professional development clearly and identify it later.

    Recognise your progress

    The training series, sector and one to five stars show your learning path. This helps you identify completed levels and choose your next learning step.

    Show professional development in your career profile

    You can use your earned badge in your CV, portfolio or LinkedIn profile, for example. Add the corresponding personal certificate so that the content of your training is clear.

    Document the content of your training

    The personal certificate names the confirmed learning unit, the training series and the date. It explicitly shows whether your participation or a passed examination is documented. The badge helps you recognise this record quickly.

    The stars indicate the learning level. Your personal certificate states which achievement has been confirmed. An additional examination fee does not automatically result in a higher badge.

    Our attendance and examination credentials have no expiry date. They document completion on the stated date. Access to the course is separately limited to twelve months.

    FROM A LEARNING UNIT TO A COMPLETED LEVEL

    As your progress grows, your credentials grow with it.

    Each confirmed unit is recognised individually. Once you have completed all the required components of a learning level, you also receive the certificate and badge for the completed level.

    Verify a certificate or badge
    When do I receive a credential?

    Once the relevant learning unit has been completed and confirmed in accordance with its requirements. The credential expressly states whether it records participation, a completed exercise or a passed assessment. Simply opening a page does not count as completion.

    What do the stars stand for?

    One to five stars identify the five learning levels in the relevant course series. The wording on the credential also shows whether it documents a learning unit or the complete level. The stars do not count clicks or individual exercise answers.

    Do the certificate and badge cost extra?

    No. Both credentials for the confirmed learning units and the completed level are included in the respective course.

    What information is visible during the check?

    Verification displays the information released for this credential, in particular the issuer, course series, confirmed achievement, date of issue and status. Personal contact details and your exercise answers are not published.

    GOOD TO KNOW

    A few questions.
    Clear answers.

    Cannot find your question?
    Write Timo Winkelbach →

    What do AML, CFT and KYC mean?

    AML stands for Anti-Money Laundering. CFT stands for Countering the Financing of Terrorism. KYC stands for Know Your Customer and refers to knowing and checking the customer and the information they provide.

    EBA · AML/CFT ↗ · HMRC · KYC ↗

    What is the difference between AML and AMLR?

    AML refers to the field of combating money laundering. Here, AMLR refers to the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2024/1624. Our course series are called Understanding money laundering and Getting to know AMLR.

    Verordnung (EU) 2024/1624 ↗

    Is this training software?+

    Yes. EU AML-Manager uses practice cases to teach the assessment system. You compare legal frameworks, identify differences and practise explaining your own decisions clearly.

    Which languages and countries are available?+

    The software is available for all 27 EU Member States and in all 24 official EU languages. The country whose rules are assessed and the display language are selected separately. Our training courses currently cover Germany; training and examinations take place exclusively in German. The public information on this website is also provided directly on the website in all 24 official EU languages.

    Which level fits my previous knowledge?+

    Level 1 establishes the foundations, level 2 develops your knowledge and level 3 is for experienced users. Level 4 focuses on practical cases. At level 5, you address difficult questions through reasoned assessment and reference to case law.

    What do the stars on the badges mean?+

    One to five stars identify the five course levels. You receive a certificate and badge for each confirmed learning unit and additionally for completing the full level. The scope is expressly stated in the credential. The images show the sector badges for the five levels. Get to know certificates and badges →

    Does the AMLR already apply in general today?+

    Article 90, second sentence, AMLR specifies „10. Juli 2027“ as the general date of application. The special rule for the football agents and professional football clubs referred to there applies from 10 July 2029. The training cases therefore expressly state the date relevant to the assessment. Official reference: Art. 90 AMLR ↗

    How long does a training course take?+

    We plan 3 to 5 hours per level for instruction, case work and discussion: 3 hours for Introduction, 3.5 for Advanced, 4 for Expert, 4.5 for Practice and case solving, and 5 for Complex case assessment. Each hour consists of 60 minutes; breaks are additional. The complete learning pathway for one sector in one series consists of 20 hours of training. An optional final assessment takes an additional 30 to 60 minutes per level. We agree the specific schedule before the course.

    Can I book a training here?+

    Choose the series, level, sector and training format. Timo Winkelbach will confirm the details and price before booking. The enquiry on this website is non-binding.

    Can I learn independently or attend live?

    At levels 1 and 2, choose between self-paced learning and live training. Levels 3 to 5 take place live online.

    How much does the training cost and what is included?

    The self-paced course costs 29,95 € excluding VAT at each of levels 1 and 2. The live prices for the respective levels are 149 €, 179 €, 199 €, 249 € and 299 € excluding VAT. All prices apply per participant and course. Materials, a participation certificate, a badge and the standard online examination, including one retake, are included. Only an expressly selected individual case assessment costs an additional 19 € excluding VAT.

    How long do I have access and how long is my certificate valid?

    The self-paced course is accessible for twelve months from the first course start. Your dated certificate has no expiry date. It confirms completion at that time. New developments in the subject may make a refresher worthwhile.

    How does payment with PayPal work?

    Choose your course and format and send a non-binding enquiry. After the price and booking have been confirmed, you will receive payment information for PayPal. Submitting the enquiry form does not initiate a payment.

    Will individual client matters be discussed as advice during live training?

    We use teaching case studies based on real practical questions. Individual advice on ongoing client matters is not provided during training.

    What is the difference between the included online examination and the individual case assessment?

    The standard online examination and one retake are included in the course price. For an additional 19 € excluding VAT, you can select a short individual case assessment: an additional case task appropriate to your level, one submission, personal marking and brief written feedback. Proof of passing an examination requires an actual successful assessment.

    Can I use my badge in my CV or on LinkedIn?

    Yes. Use your personally earned badge together with the exact course title, issue date and the corresponding certificate or verification link. This makes clear which training you have completed and whether participation or a passed examination has been confirmed.

    YOUR NEXT LEARNING STEP

    Which course
    is right for you?

    Choose your learning path and the right format. Timo Winkelbach will discuss your learning objective, date and booking with you. At levels 1 and 2, you can also learn independently online.

    Timo Winkelbach, contact for training at the KI Akademie
    Timo WinkelbachYour contact for training coursesKI Akademie
    info@eu-aml.com

    Two course series.
    Four sectors. Five levels.
    The right starting point for you.

    24 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

    Select the language of the website

    Training courses and examinations are conducted exclusively in German.

    The language selection applies to the information on this website. Original graphics, badges and cited German legal texts remain unchanged.

    The translations are for information purposes. In the case of technical questions, the original German version remains decisive.

    View a sample of your certificate

    Sample certificate of attendance with EU AML-Manager logo, level badge and KI Akademie logo

    Design sample. Your personal certificate records the attendance actually confirmed and, where applicable, the examination passed.

    Sample certificate as PDF ↗