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Human Crime
Specialist Program

NEXT KICKOFF APRIL 28–29, 2026 | TUITION FEE $1,250

The Human Crime Specialist Program is a six-month program that equips financial leaders with the skills, insight, and network to combat human trafficking, scams, and other crimes of exploitation.

Our next cohort begins with an immersive kickoff April 28–29, 2026. Over six months, you’ll engage with leaders across sectors, earn your certification, and gain the tools to build stronger programs that protect people from human crime.

Why Join?

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Collaborate with a hand-selected peer group.

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Learn directly from law enforcement and financial experts.

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Gain practical strategies in five key areas of human crime prevention.

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Help shape a credential that will set a new standard for the financial industry.

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Earn a formal designation as an HCS.

More Than a Credential,
it’s a Call to Lead

Criminals are evolving. So must we. Exploitation through scams, trafficking, sextortion, and child abuse is growing at a scale never seen before. Financial systems are being used to harm people, not just profit from them. The Human Crime Specialist (HCS) Program is the first training experience built to change that.

The Knoble’s HCS Program is a leadership development experience designed to equip rising fraud, AML, and risk professionals to detect, prevent, and respond to Human Crime. Participants will help define the future of prevention while gaining the tools to lead change across their institutions.

Eligibility

This program is ideal for professionals with 5 to 15 years of experience in financial services or payments who are:

Motivated to influence internal policy and prevention strategy

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Passionate about protecting customers and communities

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Ready to lead a new era in financial crime prevention

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A tuition fee of $1250 is associated with participating in the program.

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Spring 2026 Cohort Program Dates

Open for enrollment now.

April 28–29, 2026

In-Person Kickoff

May 2026

Program & Policy Development

June 2026

Control Execution & Program Implementation

July 2026

Community & Customer Engagement

August 2026

Industry Engagement

Ready to Pioneer Change in the Financial Sector?

The Fall 2025 cohort is closed, but enrollment is now open for the Spring 2026 Cohort. Join this six-month journey and take your place in the movement to stop human crime.

“The Human Crime Specialist designation will be the turning point in how we protect people, not just systems. This is our moment to step forward as an industry and lead with purpose.”

— Ian Mitchell, Founder of The Knoble 

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FAQ

  • This program is for financial services and payment professionals with 5 to 15 years of experience. Applicants should demonstrate leadership potential and a passion for protecting individuals from exploitation.

  • Yes. Only current Knoble members are eligible to apply. You can join The Knoble here.

  • There is a tuition fee of $1,250.

  • The program spans five core areas: human crime risk, internal policy design, execution and reporting, customer safeguarding, and cross-sector collaboration.

  • Yes. The Knoble offers several sponsorship tiers, including premier branding and meal or break sponsorships. Contact us for more information.

  • Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a formal designation as an HCS.