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Is AUSTRAC’s e-learning enough to train your staff?

AUSTRAC’s modules are self-paced and useful, and AUSTRAC says they can form part of your training. It also says they cannot be relied on solely, because your training must fit each person’s role. You still need a plan, a register and your own procedures taught.

Sources for this answer
  • AUSTRAC says its own e-learning modules "can be used as part of your AML/CTF training but can’t be relied on solely to meet your training obligations". [S1]
  • AUSTRAC on its e-learning page: "The modules do not replace your AML/CTF risk awareness training but can be used as a resource to contribute to fulfilling this requirement." [S4]
  • AUSTRAC describes its e-learning modules as self-paced and says it is progressively publishing new modules to reflect the changes to the Act that came into effect on 31 March 2026. [S4]

What AUSTRAC says about its modules

  • They are self-paced.
  • They do not replace your AML/CTF risk awareness training.
  • They can be a resource that contributes to meeting the training duty.
  • New modules are being published progressively to reflect the changes that came into effect on 31 March 2026.
Facts and sources for this part
  • AUSTRAC on its e-learning page: "The modules do not replace your AML/CTF risk awareness training but can be used as a resource to contribute to fulfilling this requirement." [S4]
  • AUSTRAC describes its e-learning modules as self-paced and says it is progressively publishing new modules to reflect the changes to the Act that came into effect on 31 March 2026. [S4]

What the modules leave to you

Your training must fit the person’s function, the risks of that function and their responsibilities under your own policies. A general module cannot know your program, your procedures or who reports to whom.

Facts and sources for this part
  • The rule on how training is tailored (AML/CTF Rules 2025, section 5-9(3)): "The AML/CTF policies of the reporting entity must require that the training provided to a person: (a) is appropriate having regard to: (i) the particular function performed by the person; and (ii) the particular risks of money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation financing that are relevant to the person’s function; and (iii) the particular responsibilities of the person under the AML/CTF policies; and (b) is readily understandable by the person." [S2]
  • AUSTRAC says its own e-learning modules "can be used as part of your AML/CTF training but can’t be relied on solely to meet your training obligations". [S1]

What AUSTRAC expects you to add

  • A training plan that schedules role-based training.
  • A register of completion dates and when more training is due.
  • Records that show you trained people.
  • Some way of checking understanding, such as a test.
Facts and sources for this part
  • AUSTRAC expects you to "develop a training plan and schedule tailored training to different roles and their relevant ML/TF risks". [S1]
  • AUSTRAC expects you to "use a register to record completion dates and track when further training is due". [S1]
  • AUSTRAC: "You must keep records that are reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance with your personnel training obligations." [S1]
  • AUSTRAC lists "Post-training assessment of understanding and testing results to confirm personnel understand key content" as a way to monitor training. [S1]
  • AUSTRAC’s good-practice example: a small firm "has all training records logged in a central register" and tests its people with quizzes or scenario-based discussions. [S6]

Where this course fits

This course gives a role-based track, a test with explanations and a certificate for each person, and a register for firms. It does not replace your program, and it does not replace training on your own procedures. Many businesses will use it alongside AUSTRAC’s modules.

Facts and sources for this part
  • AUSTRAC: "Avoid relying on generic training not specific to your industry without first assessing if it’s appropriate for your business and adapt it as needed." [S1]
  • AUSTRAC: you may outsource training, "However, you remain responsible for making sure training is tailored, appropriate and understandable to your personnel." [S1]