Cryptoasset and Blockchain
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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 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 financial crime risks. This Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate is the most technology-focused of our cryptocurrency-related AFC courses. In this course, you will learn about the different types of blockchains, 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.
You’ll learn to
- Understand how a blockchain works, what cryptoassets are, and how mining generates coins
- Distinguish between different types of cryptoassets and virtual asset service providers
- Explain how transactions occur on the blockchain, their purpose, and the types of wallets involved
- Use analytics to mitigate blockchain risks and support cryptoasset tracing and attribution
Key course topics
- How blockchain works, what cryptoassets are, and how mining creates coins
- The main types of cryptoassets and virtual asset service providers
- How transactions occur on the blockchain, their purpose, and the different types of wallets
- Using analytics to mitigate blockchain risks and support cryptoasset tracing and attribution
Intended audience
Ideal for professionals in financial crime prevention, compliance, and risk management who need practical knowledge of cryptoassets and blockchain. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking to understand blockchain mechanics, wallets, and transaction tracing. No prior experience required.
Course structure
- Online and self-paced
- Four hours of coursework
- Four weeks to complete
- Pass a 20-question final assessment to receive your Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate (results available immediately)
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.
FAQs
The Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate is a great stepping stone for candidates interested in achieving our specialist crypto AFC certification, CCAS. To obtain CCAS, candidates must submit an online application and pass a proctored exam.
ACAMS offers further cryptocurrency-related training resources for AFC professionals through our webinars and publications. Visit the ACAMS Insights hub to find all of our recent crypto publications. Upcoming webinars can be found here; access to all ACAMS Webinars is included with our Enterprise membership package.
Currently, this ACAMS cryptocurrency certificate course is offered in English only.
No, there are no prerequisites for the Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate course. The course is suitable for those new to the topic and those who wish to build on or refresh their existing knowledge.
You have four weeks from the date you purchase the certificate course to access the study materials and complete the course. After four weeks, your access to the study materials will expire. The exact date your access will expire can be found on our LMS. Please contact us if you need to extend your access to the study materials.
ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education to AFC professionals. Our certificate training courses are written by subject matter experts and are recognized globally by leading financial institutions and regulators.
No, the ACAMS Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate course is an online-only course that can be taken at your own pace. If you’re interested in further cryptocurrency training, our Cryptoasset and Blockchain Certificate also forms part of our Certified Cryptoasset Anti-Financial Crime Specialist (CCAS) program. CCAS is an exam-based certification, designed for professionals working in the crypto sector, with responsibility for cryptocurrency-related AFC compliance and managing the risks of cryptoasset-related financial crime. Our CCAS Certification comes with an optional Virtual Classroom Bundle where you are able to interact with an instructor as well as other students. Find out more about becoming CCAS certified here.
Pricing
- Access your self-paced online course
- 400 hours of training webinars live and on demand
- Practitioner toolkits and best practice guides
- Perspectives from 115,000+ global members
- Discounts on all ACAMS products