OFAC Sanctions Certificate

April 23, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Online – 30 days, accessible 24/7

Costs:

$ 795 USD – Non-Member (Get $100 off with code TFI100)

$ 695 USD – FIBA Members

$ 595 USD – Government

The OFAC Sanctions Certificate is an advanced-level program designed to strengthen the knowledge of professionals, officers, directors, and managers on U.S. sanctions compliance, with a focus on the regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It explains how sanctions programs work, the risks they create for financial institutions and other businesses, and the key elements required for an effective OFAC compliance framework, so participants can better identify, assess, and manage sanctions risk.

Online OFAC Sanctions Certificate

This online course is an interactive option for participants who prefer to complete the certificate at their own pace over a 30‑day period. During this time, participants will read course materials, watch instructional videos, and complete quizzes to reinforce learning and demonstrate mastery of the content.

Who is this training for?

• Senior Management

• Executive Board Members

• Compliance Officers and Risk Managers

• Sanctions and Screening Analysts

• Operations and Payments Staff

• Auditors

• Attorneys and Legal Counsel

Participants are expected to have experience in financial services or a related sector, together with a solid understanding of basic compliance and risk‑management principles.

What can you expect?

• Expert Instruction – learn from a highly experienced practitioner in BSA/AML and OFAC compliance with extensive banking and consulting background.

• Practical Content – review real-world sanctions cases to understand how violations occur, how they are detected, and how institutions can respond effectively.

• Structured Learning – follow clear modules that cover OFAC regulations, sanctions lists, screening requirements, risk assessment, and internal controls.

• Certificate & Credits – earn 4 Continuing Education credits and receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing all course requirements.

Instructor

Isabelle Wheeler, CFA, AMLCA, has more than 30 years of experience working for and with financial institutions to help them manage clients, products, services, and related risks. Her career began in wealth management at leading international institutions such as Citibank, Chase Manhattan Bank, Banco Santander, and BNP Paribas, progressing from relationship manager for South and Central American clients to investment advisor, Director of Products and Services, and Director of Marketing and Sales.

Since 2014, she has consulted for financial institutions on BSA/AML and OFAC compliance, fiduciary risk, and professional training. She recently joined Foodman CPAs and Advisors as Director of Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) Compliance, focusing on forensic accounting, financial services compliance, and tax consulting. Isabelle serves as a Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA) instructor for Wealth Management and BSA/AML and OFAC Compliance.

Isabelle holds a BA with Distinction in Latin American Studies from the University of Virginia, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and FIBA’s AMLCA certification. She has been an active FIBA Board Member and currently chairs the Membership Committee, and she previously served as President and Board Member of CFA Miami. Recognized for her leadership across the industry, she is a frequent conference panelist and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Certificate Completion & Continuing Education Credits

Participants who complete all course components will receive a certificate of course completion at the end of the program. The course also provides 4 Continuing Education credits applicable toward FIBA recertification.