Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Who needs Anti-Money Laundering Certification?

AML Certification is mandatory for all individuals exposed to the potential risk of money laundering or terrorist financing activities within a casino or REC. This includes Registered Gaming Workers who are employed in a casino or Racing Entertainment Centre and key personnel of the AGLC.

Do casino volunteers need to have Anti-Money Laundering Certification?

Casino volunteers are not required to be AML Certified. The Registered Charity Advisor that the charity hires for their casino event will be AML Certified. In addition to the Charity Advisor being AML certified, the Advisor will review AML policies and procedures at the beginning of each scheduled shift that a volunteer works.

How do I get my Anti-Money Laundering Certification?

The AML Certification Elearning course is available at no charge. Click here to sign in.

Is the program offered in other languages?

At this time, the Anti-Money Laundering Certification online program is offered in English only (course and the exam).

Audio has been added to the program for people who prefer to learn through listening. You can choose to do the program with or without the text being read out loud. Use the audio buttons to turn the audio off, on, pause or replay it.

I need to get certified quickly. How much time does the Anti-Money Laundering Certification online course take to do?

Most people find it takes about 1 hour to read through the course content, and write the exam. Your understanding of the information, comfort with online learning, and personal schedule will also affect how quickly you finish the course.

I need to get my Anti-Money Laundering Certification/renew my Certification. How much time do I have to get certified?

All Registered Gaming workers must be AML certified prior to working in a casino and must recertify every 2 years.

General administration

How do I create an account?

Go to the Learning Management System (LMS) and click on Create a new account. Enter your information into the fields on the Account Registration page. Check each field to make sure the information is complete, up-to-date and correct, then click on "Submit".

What is a Registered Gaming Worker Number?

A Registered Gaming Worker Number is assigned if you work at a casino or a racing entertainment centre (REC) as a Registered Gaming Worker (see your approval letter).

Registered Gaming Workers employed in a casino or REC must be AML certified.

How much does it cost to take the Anti-Money Laundering Certification program?

The Anti-Money Laundering Certification program is offered at no-charge.

Online training

Do I have to finish the course in one sitting?

No, you may enter and exit the course.

Online exam

How long is the test? Is there a time limit?

The exam consists of 25 multiple choice questions. You have 30 minutes to complete the exam.

A mark of 80% or higher is needed to get your Anti-Money Laundering Certification.

Does the test need to be supervised?

The Anti-Money Laundering Certification online test does not need to be supervised.

If I failed the test, can I take it again?

You have 3 attempts to pass the final exam. You may take the test again right away if you did not pass. If you fail the exam 3 times, you must re-enroll in the course and start over.

Can I review the course before I take the test again?

Yes. The course can be accessed from your account and reviewed.

Who can see my marks?

Administrators of the Anti-Money Laundering Certification program and AGLC inspectors have access to this information to administer the programs, confirm program completion and meet regulatory requirements. The AGLC does not share information with third parties without your consent. For more information, please see the Privacy Statement. To protect the security of your information, do not share your login or password with anyone.

Recertification

Does Anti-Money Laundering Certification training expire?

Yes, all Anti-Money Laundering Certifications are valid for 2 years. An email is sent to the address on your account to advise that your certification is due to expire within 60 days.

To recertify, you must complete the course and pass the exam. Upon successful completion, your certification is valid for another 2 years.

How do I re-take the course if my training has expired? How do I recertify?

You can use the same account you had when you were last certified.