The Certified Cryptocurrency Investigation (CCI) Training equips practitioners with the comprehension and competence to trace and investigate transactions on the Blockchain using various cryptocurrency investigation tools available at our Forensics Digital Lab

Upon successful completion of the course, participants earn the prestigious Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI) credentials, showcasing their expertise in cryptocurrency investigations.

At the end of this CCI course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate the basics of fiat currency, virtual currency, and cryptocurrency, including their legal and illegal uses.
• Explore various forms of cryptocurrencies, gaining knowledge about the different types available.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how cryptocurrencies function, their operational mechanisms, and their applications in both legal and criminal contexts.
• Appreciate the invention of Bitcoin and its popular criminal schemes, particularly those related to cryptocurrency mining.
• Appreciate the pseudo-anonymous nature of cryptocurrency transactions and how to effectively evaluate data to detect illegal activities and support criminal investigations.
• Demonstrate how anti-money laundering and compliance experts employ analytical techniques to investigate associated criminal activities.
• Examine the role of the internet in cryptocurrency-related criminal activities and enterprises.
• Explore additional crimes involving Bitcoin, including the use of peer-to-peer exchanges by offenders.
• Explore the interconnectedness of dark web markets and cryptocurrencies and their real-world implications.
• Discover how to apply OSINT and other investigative techniques for real-world cases.
• Explore how to locate and monitor evidence left behind in cryptocurrency transactions.
• Develop the ability to identify appropriate investigative strategies relevant to cryptocurrency crimes.
• Develop the skills to conduct cryptocurrency transaction analysis, enabling you to trace and understand financial flows in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
• Practice real-world investigative techniques and methods for analyzing cryptocurrency-related crimes.

CCI COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOCURRENCY

This module addresses the fundamentals of fiat, virtual and cryptocurrency and how it is used in legal and illegal ways. As a participant, you will Learn more about the many different forms of cryptocurrency. This module sets the groundwork for law enforcement, financial institutions, and financial fraud analysts to develop a firm and critical understanding of what cryptocurrency is, how it operates, and how it can be used in both legitimate and criminal activities.

Module 2: THE BITCOIN TRAIL

In this module, we'll journey through the origins of Bitcoin, gaining insights into its invention. We'll delve deep into the realm of cryptocurrency mining and uncover the prevalent criminal schemes associated with Bitcoin. Discover how experts in anti-money laundering and compliance employ advanced analytical methods to scrutinize and investigate criminal activities intertwined with this pioneering cryptocurrency.

Module 3: THE DARK WEB

In this module, students will delve into additional criminal activities involving Bitcoin. Explore the illicit use of peer-to-peer exchanges by offenders and uncover lesser-known investigative strategies crucial for real-world cases.

Module 4: CRYPTOCURRENCY AND THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT

This module discloses the illegal aspect of the blockchain and how the evidence left behind can be found and monitored. Participants are exposed to perspectives, such as how dark web markets and cryptocurrencies operate together and how they translate into the physical world, that are important to researchers.

Module 5: BLOCKCHAIN FORENSICS

Embark on a journey into the intricate world of blockchain technology and advanced analytical methods essential for cryptocurrency crime investigation. Throughout this module, students will hone their skills in identifying the most suitable investigative strategies for cryptocurrency-related crimes. This knowledge empowers investigators to detect illicit activities and contributes to the success of criminal investigations and prosecutions.