Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

BY
Vskills

Explore various background checks and screenings on customers to assess their risk profile with the help of the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 2999

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) course is a fundamental aspect of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) initiatives. It plays a pivotal role in safeguarding banks and financial institutions from financial crimes such as money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorist financing, human trafficking, and fraud. This course is provided online and aims to provide a better understanding of CDD.

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) by Vskills involves performing strict background checks and screenings on customers and collecting vital information.  The information may include full names, identification, addresses, contact details, and business-related data. By categorizing customers into different risk levels based on their identity and business type, CDD enables institutions to allocate appropriate levels of scrutiny, with high-risk customers undergoing more extensive due diligence.

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) training offers a practical way to learn about Customer Due Diligence. It helps you understand the details of Customer Due Diligence, Enhanced Due Diligence for Client categories, creating CDD profiles, and managing documents related to it.

The highlights

  • Fully Online
  • Lifelong E-learning Access
  • Certificate
  • Study Material

Program offerings

  • Practice test
  • Government certification
  • Lifetime certification validity

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 2,999

Visa, American Express, and Mastercard are some of the most popular payment methods to pay Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) fees. Indian bank debit cards are also accepted for payment. Additional GST will be added to the amount while payment. 

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Fee

Name of the Course 

Fees

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Rs. 2,999 + GST

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Vskills

Who it is for

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) classes target individuals who are Financial AnalystsAccountants, and Managers by profession.

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

To obtain a certificate, candidates must pass an online test within a 60-minute duration. The test consists of 50 questions, and the passing score is 25, which is 50% of the total marks. There is no negative marking in the test.

What you will learn

Upon completion of the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) syllabus, you will gain an understanding of the relevant laws and regulations related to AML and CDD, both at the national and international levels. You will also learn how to assess and identify potential risks associated with customers and their transactions. This involves understanding the risk factors and indicators that may signal suspicious activities.

The syllabus

AML and KYC Basics

  • What is Money Laundering?
  • Process of Money Laundering
  • Money Laundering Methods
  • Politically Exposed Persons
  • Money Laundering – Case Studies
  • Know Your Customer (KYC ) Basics
  • Difference between AML and KYC
  • Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)
  • RBI Guidelines regarding AML
  • AML-KYC International Legislation and Cooperation
  • eKYC

CDD Basics and Relevance

  • What is CDD?
  • Customer Due Diligence vs. Monitoring
  • Customer Due Diligence Basics
  • CDD Relevance
  • CDD Measures
  • Types or Levels of CDD
  • When to perform CDD?
  • Performing Customer Due Diligence
  • CDD Record Keeping
  • Third-Party CDD
  • Ongoing CDD Monitoring

The Risk-based Approach to CDD

  • What is Risk?
  • What is Customer Risk?
  • Potential Risk Treatments
  • CDD and Risk-based Approach
  • Customer Risk Categorization
  • Risk Scoring Model
  • Customer Risk Rating Best Practice
  • Customer Risk Assessment

Identification and Verification

  • Verifying a customer
  • Customer Acceptance Policy (CAP)
  • Customer Identification Requirements Guidelines
  • Customer Identification Procedure (CIP)
  • Applicable Customer Identification Procedures

CDD Requirements

  • CDD Core Requirements
  • Customer Due Diligence Requirements
  • Verify Customer Identities
  • CDD Regulatory Obligations
  • Information to be Preserved
  • Reporting Requirements under FATCA and CRS
  • Secure Information

Customer and the Nature of the Relationship

  • Who is a Customer?
  • CDD Segmentation
  • CDD and Customer Relationship
  • Purpose and Nature of the Relationship

Unravelling Ownership Structure or the Beneficial Ownership

  • Who is Beneficial Owner
  • Why to identify a BO?
  • International Initiatives
  • International UBO Standards
  • The FATF Standard for BO
  • Differences Between Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements
  • Steps for UBO
  • India and Declaration of Significant Beneficial Owner
  • The Cascading Test for Legal Persons
  • Using Thresholds for BO
  • Identification of Beneficial Owners
  • New Age BO Identification Procedures

Screening the customer or related parties

  • Customer Screening Basics
  • Name Screening
  • Sanctions Screening
  • Related Party

Money Laundering Risk Factors and Risk Ratings

  • Money Laundering Risks
  • Money Laundering Risk Assessment
  • Risk Rating

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

  • EDD Basics
  • The need for EDD
  • Factors for EDD
  • Enhanced Due Diligence Measures
  • Beneficial Ownership and EDD Requirements
  • Conducting EDD ( Enhanced Due Diligence)

CDD Profiles

  • Customer CDD Profile Basics
  • Customer Risk Profile
  • Risk-Based Procedures
  • Higher Risk Profile Customers

CDD Record Management

  • What is CDD Record-Keeping?
  • FATF Recommendation 11 – Record‑keeping
  • Which CDD Records to Keep?
  • CDD and Customer Identification Records

Admission details

Below are the steps to apply for the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) online course:

Step 1. Begin the enrolment process by accessing the course through the provided link: https://www.vskills.in/certification/accounting-banking-and-finance/customer-due-diligence-cdd-certificate. 

Step 2. On the course page, locate and click on the "Buy Now" button.

Step 3. After clicking "Buy Now," you will be taken to the checkout page where you can review and confirm the course fees.

Step 4. Log in to your existing account. If you are new to the platform, you will need to create a new account.

Step 5. Upon successful login, select your preferred payment method and proceed to finalize your order. Once completed, you will gain immediate access to the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) course.

How it helps

Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) benefits individuals with lots of advantages, such as government certification, Vskills certification on reputable job portals like Shine.com and Monsterindia.com, a certification with lifetime validity, continuous access to E-learning materials, and complimentary practice tests.

FAQs

What is the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD)?

The Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is a course that trains individuals in conducting effective customer due diligence processes, mainly in the context of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) compliance.

What topics are covered in the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) online course?

The course typically covers topics such as regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, customer identification, enhanced due diligence (EDD), politically exposed persons (PEPs), suspicious activity reporting (SAR), and technology in CDD processes.

How do I obtain the CDD certificate?

You will need to pass the online test with a minimum of 50% marks.

Is financial aid available in the Certificate in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) online course?

No, financial aid is not available in this course.

Will I get study materials for this course?

Yes, candidates will be provided with the study materials.

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