Compare ACAMS certifications
Side-by-side comparisons of every ACAMS certification: questions, time, passing score, cost and who each one is for.
CAMS vs CGSS
CAMS is the broad anti-money laundering credential most job ads ask for.
CAMS vs CAFS
CAMS covers money laundering and the compliance program around it.
CAMS vs CCAS
CAMS is the general AML certification.
CAMS vs CKYCA
CKYCA is a 60-question associate exam for KYC and onboarding analysts.
CAMS vs CTMA
CTMA is a 60-question associate exam for transaction monitoring and alert analysts.
CAMS vs CAFCA
CAFCA is a short associate exam for compliance staff at FinTechs and payment firms.
CAMS vs AFC Auditor
CAMS is the foundation.
CAMS vs AFC Investigator
CAMS is the foundation.
CAMS vs AFC Risk Manager
CAMS is the foundation.
CGSS vs CAFS
Both are specialist exams with the same length (100 questions, 175 minutes) and price.
CGSS vs CCAS
Both are 100-question specialist exams.
CKYCA vs CTMA
Both are 60-question associate exams at the same price.
CKYCA vs CAFCA
Both are 60-question associate exams.
CTMA vs CAFCA
Both are 60-question associate exams.
AFC Auditor vs AFC Investigator
Both are advanced 90-question exams with the same eligibility (60 credits or an active CAMS).
AFC Auditor vs AFC Risk Manager
Both are advanced 90-question exams at the same price.
AFC Investigator vs AFC Risk Manager
Both are advanced 90-question exams with the same eligibility.