ACAMS - Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist (CCAS)

Overview

On this accelerated Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist (CCAS) certification, you will gain the knowledge necessary to manage the risk of, and comply with regulations related to, financial crime in the context of the crypto sector.

CCAS has been developed in conjunction with representatives from the cryptoasset sector, AML/CTF professionals, and other subject matter experts from a regulatory and law enforcement background. CCAS fills a gap in the market for a cryptocurrency AML certification – for both individual AML professionals and entire cryptoasset compliance functions.

This cryptocurrency compliance certification program enables organizations to contextualize the threat cryptoassets pose, establish an effective risk appetite, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.

ACAMS certifications are internationally renowned and recognized. Those who earn the CCAS designation will be distinguished as authorities on AML/CFT in the crypto space.

At the end of this course you will be able to identify and mitigate common methods of financial crime linked to cryptoassets, and will be optimally prepared to progress onto our specialist CCAS certification

In just 7 days, you’ll learn how financial criminals utilize cryptoassets to launder money, and what are the key red flags you should look out for? You’ll also learn:

• To protect your business from the risks of cryptoassets, you need a robust understanding of financial crime prevention principles and the practices surrounding them
• Real-life case studies which will introduce you to the principles underpinning financial crime prevention
• To understand the risks unique to cryptoassets
• How money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion happen in cryptoassets
• How to spot financial crime risks and red flags specific to cryptoassets
• How risk is controlled and managed across key compliance measures and functions
• How to identify which customer information is relevant and important for cryptoassets
• The process for identifying, researching, and reporting unusual and suspicious customer activity

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the ACAMS exam, and achieve your Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist (CCAS) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

The CCAS course is ideal for:

• Professionals working in the crypto sector, with responsibility for cryptocurrency compliance and managing the risks of cryptoasset-related financial crime
• This cryptocurrency AML certification is also appropriate for individuals who want to expand their knowledge and better apply their skills to the crypto sector. This includes CAMS, CKYCA, CTMA, or CAFCA certified
• AML or KYC analyst
• Transaction monitoring analyst
• AML investigator
• AML management
• Fraud investigator
• AML officer
• Chief compliance officer
• Audit, special investigations
• SAR/STR reporting officer
• Regulatory examiner
• Law enforcement
• Blockchain technologist
• Systems designer
• Legal counsel
• Intelligence analyst
• Cyber security professionals

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 7-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001