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AGRC Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies

Identify and prevent financial crime across digital assets.

This self-paced online programme, accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), helps professionals understand, identify and prevent financial crime in the fast-moving digital asset industry.

Self-paced online
20 to 25 hours
LIBF-accredited
PAGRC designation
€880
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Prices are indicative euro equivalents and exclude VAT. Page updated August 2026.

Certificate at a glance

AGRC Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies is an LIBF-accredited, AGRC-awarded certificate, studied online at your own pace.

AwardAGRC Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies
Awarding bodyAssociation of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC)
AccreditationAccredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)
FormatSelf-paced, online, tutor-supported study
Study hours20 to 25 hours
MembershipFree AGRC membership for one year
AssessmentOne online exam, 60 minutes long, 50 MCQs, 70/100 pass mark
AttemptsTwo attempts included, within a three-month access period
CertificationAGRC certificate and PAGRC designation
Delivered byAuren Institute, in association with the AGRC
Fee€880 (indicative, excl. VAT)

Overview

The Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies is a specialised programme designed to help professionals prevent financial crime as blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption grows. It builds the expertise to operate confidently and responsibly, staying ahead of emerging threats, regulatory developments and compliance obligations.

You study blockchain fundamentals, cryptocurrency operations and key global regulations, including MiCA and FATF guidelines, and learn to establish compliance frameworks, manage financial crime risk and apply a risk-based approach. The course covers KYC and CDD investigations using blockchain analytics, and looks at NFTs, DeFi and the Metaverse.

What you will study

The programme covers:

  • Introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrencies
  • Relevant stakeholders in the crypto world and their roles
  • Laws and regulations, including MiCA and FATF guidance
  • Recent news, facts and myths in the crypto space
  • Risks and red flags of crypto
  • Environmental and social impact of crypto
  • Crypto in policies and procedures
  • KYC and client investigations
  • NFTs, the Metaverse and decentralised finance (DeFi)

What is included

  • 20 to 25 hours of self-paced, online and interactive learning, including practical case studies
  • The AGRC study handbook
  • Practice questions and a final mock exam
  • Free AGRC membership for one year
  • One online exam with two attempts to pass
  • The AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation on successful completion

Who it is for

No previous experience is required.

Compliance officers and AML specialists

Risk managers and investigators

Law enforcement and crypto market participants

How the certificate works

Three things you get with every AGRC certificate.

1

Fully self-paced

Study 20 to 25 hours of interactive material online, whenever it suits you, over a three-month access period.

2

Recognised credential

An LIBF-accredited, AGRC-awarded certificate and the PAGRC designation to put after your name.

3

Practical and current

Real-world case studies and current regulatory frameworks you can apply in your role straight away.

Exam and assessment

  • One online exam, 60 minutes long
  • 50 multiple-choice questions
  • 70/100 pass mark
  • Your result appears as soon as you submit your answers
  • The certificate is issued as a PDF and emailed within 48 hours
  • Two attempts are included; the programme and exam must be completed within three months
  • After three months, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt

Accreditation and awarding body

An internationally recognised professional qualification, delivered through Auren Institute.

Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC)

The AGRC is a professional body for governance, risk and compliance practitioners. Its certificates are studied online and recognised across banking, insurance and financial services. On completion you gain the AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation, plus free AGRC membership for one year.

London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF)

The programme is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), a recognised UK professional body for banking and finance education, which underpins the standard and credibility of the qualification.

Delivered through Auren Institute

Auren Institute makes these AGRC qualifications available to professionals and employers in Malta, the UK and across the EU, with local support on enrolment, employer sponsorship and study planning. Compliance, Done Right.

Fee

Shown as an indicative euro equivalent. Prices exclude VAT.

Single certificate
€880

Full self-paced programme, AGRC study handbook, mock exam, one online exam with two attempts, one year of AGRC membership, and the AGRC certificate with the PAGRC designation.

Team or employer
Talk to us

Enrol a group or arrange employer sponsorship. Book a free scoping call and we will tailor it to your team.

Good to know: the programme and exam must be completed within three months. After that, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt.

Common questions

Who is the AGRC Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention for Cryptocurrencies for?
It suits compliance officers and aml specialists, risk managers and investigators, law enforcement and crypto market participants. No previous experience is required, though a good command of English and a sound educational background are assumed.
Is it accredited, and what qualification do I earn?
The programme is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF) and awarded by the Association of Governance, Risk and Compliance (AGRC). On passing the exam you receive the AGRC certificate and the right to use the PAGRC designation.
How is it delivered?
It is fully self-paced and online. You study 20 to 25 hours of interactive material at your own pace, work through practical case studies, and sit one online exam. It is delivered by Auren Institute in association with the AGRC.
How am I assessed?
Assessment is one online exam, 60 minutes long, with 50 multiple-choice questions and a 70/100 pass mark. Your result appears as soon as you submit, and the certificate is emailed as a PDF within 48 hours.
How many attempts do I get, and how long do I have?
Two attempts are included and the programme and exam must be completed within a three-month access period. After three months, a fee of 175 euro applies to sit the exam and for any further attempt.
What is included?
The AGRC study handbook, interactive learning and case studies, practice questions and a final mock exam, free AGRC membership for one year, the online exam with two attempts, and the AGRC certificate with the PAGRC designation.
What does it cost?
The fee is 880 euro, shown as an indicative euro equivalent and excluding VAT. Talk to us about employer sponsorship or enrolling a team.
Can my employer sponsor it, or can I enrol a team?
Yes. Employers can sponsor an individual or enrol a group. Book a free scoping call or use the contact form and we will set it up.

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