Answer:
That is hard to say. All such certifications are only as meaningful as the impact it has on the individual that is acquiring them. If the course work and certification process makes you a better BSA/AML Officer or associate, then the money may well be worth it. A certification by itself says little regarding the capacity of an individual without information regarding on how they may apply the knowledge that they gain/possess in the real world of compliance.
First published on BankersOnline.com 1/7/13