Get Started with Cryptoassets and Blockchain
Decentralized finance, cryptoassets, wallets, tumblers, and virtual asset service providers – these are some of the terms behind the rapidly evolving technology that’s transforming our finance industry. But their speed and global reach can also enable criminals to avoid detection and hide the proceeds of illicit activities.
As a financial crime prevention professional, you need to understand the basics of cryptoassets, and how they’re used, in order to be successful working with, and in, the crypto space. This crypto training course will give you a high-level introduction to how cryptoassets and blockchain work, the fundamentals of crypto infrastructure, real world uses, tracing methods, and possible avenues for exploitation and illegitimate use.
Cryptoasset and Blockchain: Course Content
ACAMS has developed three crypto certificates to help AFC professionals understand the crypto landscape and mitigate the associated risks. The Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate is the most technology-focused of our crypto certificates. On this course, you will learn about the different types of blockchain, cryptoassets, and cryptocurrencies, with case studies throughout illustrating real-world uses of the technology. You can test your knowledge as the training progresses, with regular review questions.
The Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate will help you understand:
- How blockchain functions, what cryptoassets are, and how mining creates coins
- The different types of cryptoassets and virtual asset service providers
- How transactions happen on the blockchain, and their purpose and types of wallets
- How to utilize analytics to help protect against blockchain risks and assist in cryptoasset tracing and attribution
Pricing
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Next Steps
The Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate is one of three crypto certificates that make up our Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS) program. If you complete each of the certificates and pass the proctored exam, you will earn the CCAS designation. Find out more about becoming CCAS-certified here.