Question 1

What is name screening, and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Name screening is a key compliance control used to identify individuals or entities that may be linked to sanctions, terrorist financing, or other financial crime risks. It helps financial institutions meet regulatory obligations, prevent illegal activity, and avoid severe penalties such as fines, enforcement actions, or reputational damage.

Question 2

Who should enroll in this course?

Accepted Answer

This course is ideal for compliance professionals, financial analysts, operations staff, and anyone involved in customer onboarding, transaction processing, sanctions compliance, or regulatory reporting. It is also suitable for learners seeking a practical understanding of U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions requirements.

Question 3

Do I need prior compliance or AML experience?

Accepted Answer

No prior expertise is required. The course is designed to be accessible to beginners while still providing value to experienced professionals. Key concepts, regulations, and workflows are clearly explained before moving on to practical scenarios and applications.

Question 4

What regulations and frameworks does the course cover?

Accepted Answer

The course covers U.S. regulatory requirements related to name screening, including obligations under the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Bank Secrecy Act, and anti-money laundering laws. Learners will understand how these regulations apply in real-world compliance workflows.

Question 5

What practical skills will I gain from this course?

Accepted Answer

You will learn when and how name screening must be conducted, how to interpret screening results, and how to distinguish between false positives, potential matches, and confirmed matches. The course also teaches proper response actions, including escalation, reporting, and asset freezing.

Question 6

How will this course help me in my role or career?

Accepted Answer

This course builds confidence in handling name screening alerts and compliance decisions accurately. It strengthens your ability to support regulatory expectations, reduce financial crime risk, and demonstrate compliance competence—skills that are highly valued across financial institutions and compliance-focused roles.

Question 7

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Accepted Answer

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

Question 8

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

Accepted Answer

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Question 9

Is financial aid available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.