Validates knowledge of financial crime risks, global regulations, compliance program design, and tools for detecting and preventing crime.
A good CAMS course covers the four exam domains and teaches you to pick the best answer in scenario questions. We compared the required ACAMS package with its optional live classes on what they include, how you study and price.
Buy the ACAMS package, since you need it to take the exam. Add the Virtual Classroom Series only if you want weekly live sessions with an instructor and a fixed schedule.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 CAMS package | Required package | Interactive | $2,095 |
| CAMS Virtual Classroom Series | Live instruction | Live online | $595 |
The required ACAMS package includes the study guide PDF, flashcards, four core courses that follow the exam domains, two electives for your sector or region, the exam simulator and the exam itself. The courses also count toward your 40 eligibility credits.
Great fit if you are taking CAMS, since it is the only way to the exam
Poor fit if you want an instructor and a fixed schedule; add the Virtual Classroom Series
Weekly one- to two-hour live sessions walk through the study guide with an instructor over 4 to 6 weeks. They run several times a year in English, French and other languages, and they count for 12 eligibility credits.
Great fit if you want a fixed schedule and an instructor to keep you on track
Poor fit if you study well alone from the guide and courses; the package is enough
Yes. ACAMS requires its package to take the exam. It includes the study guide, courses, simulator and the exam itself.
The ACAMS package, because it is required and covers every domain. Add the Virtual Classroom Series if you want an instructor.
Plan for about 80 hours of preparation, from 60 to 120 depending on how familiar you are with the global frameworks and regulations.
No. It adds an instructor and a weekly schedule to the same study guide. The package alone covers the exam content.