CFCA & Dalhousie University: Academic Partnership
The Canadian Financial Crime Academy (CFCA) is proud to collaborate with the Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development to deliver university-recognized microcredentials in financial crime, compliance, and investigations.
This partnership combines the industry expertise and professional certification framework of CFCA with the academic quality assurance and credentialing capabilities of Dalhousie University, creating programs that bridge professional training and university-recognized education.
Together, CFCA and Dalhousie provide learning opportunities that are flexible, career-focused, and aligned with the needs of professionals working in financial crime prevention and investigation.
About the Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development
The Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development is a division of Dalhousie University dedicated to delivering accessible, flexible, and career-oriented education for professionals and lifelong learners.
The Faculty specializes in:
University microcredentials
Professional development programs
Workforce upskilling and reskilling
Industry-aligned certificate programs
Programs offered through the Faculty of Open Learning are designed to provide practical, applied knowledge that supports career advancement and professional recognition. Courses are typically delivered through flexible online learning formats, allowing working professionals to develop new skills while balancing professional responsibilities.
Through partnerships with industry organizations like CFCA, Dalhousie ensures that its microcredential programs remain directly connected to real-world professional practice.
The CFCA–Dalhousie Partnership
The collaboration between CFCA and Dalhousie University Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development is designed to strengthen the professionalization of the financial crime field by combining academic recognition with applied industry certification.
Under this partnership:
Select CFCA programs are delivered as Dalhousie University microcredential programs
Curriculum is aligned with both university academic standards and industry competencies
Programs are designed for working professionals in compliance, investigations, law enforcement, and risk management
This structure ensures that learners gain both academic recognition and professional credentials for their studies.
Dual Credential: University Microcredential + CFCA Certification
Students who successfully complete participating programs receive two credentials:
1. Dalhousie University Microcredential
Issued by the Dalhousie University through the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development, recognizing the completion of a university-level professional program.
2. Canadian Financial Crime Academy Certification
Issued by CFCA, recognizing demonstrated professional competency in financial crime compliance, investigation, or risk management.
This dual-credential model provides learners with:
Academic recognition from a respected Canadian university
Industry-focused certification aligned with professional practice
Enhanced credibility with employers and regulators
Career advancement opportunities within financial crime and compliance roles
Advancing Professional Education in Financial Crime
Financial crime risks continue to evolve across banking, payments, digital assets, gaming, and international trade. Addressing these threats requires professionals who possess both technical expertise and a deep understanding of regulatory and investigative frameworks.
The partnership between the Canadian Financial Crime Academy and Dalhousie University helps meet this need by delivering programs that combine academic rigor with real-world application.
Together, CFCA and Dalhousie are committed to supporting the development of the next generation of financial crime professionals, compliance leaders, investigators, and analysts in Canada and around the world.