ACAMS is an organization providing training and news in the AML/Sanctions area. ACAMS offers a variety of courses about AML and similar topics which are globally recognized both by professionals and governmental institutions. CAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist – is the most recognized of these courses providing an overview of all AML themes for compliance experts. It is important to note, that according to ACAMS itself, the certificate is valid only for three years before the exam must be retaken.
Source: https://www.acams.org/en