Course overview
The Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets & Virtual Asset Management course provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrencies, digital assets, virtual assets and the emerging systems used to manage them. The course examines the evolution of digital currencies, blockchain-based assets, stablecoins, tokenized assets, digital wallets, virtual asset service providers and the operational, financial, security and regulatory considerations associated with digital assets.
Participants will explore how organisations, financial institutions, investors and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) can manage digital assets responsibly. The course covers digital-asset custody, transactions, portfolio management, valuation, risk management, cybersecurity, AML/KYC, compliance, governance and emerging developments in the virtual asset ecosystem. Practical exercises and real-world scenarios are used to help participants understand how digital assets are managed in professional environments.
Course objectives
- Explain the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital assets and virtual assets. Understand different types of cryptocurrencies, tokens and digital financial assns within orgaets.
- Evaluate emerging developments such as stablecoins, tokenization, CBDCs and decentralized finance.
- Assess Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) business models and operational processes.
- Develop appropriate governance and risk-management approaches for digital assets.
- Understand AML, KYC, transaction monitoring and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Identify cybersecurity, fraud, operational and transaction risks associated with virtual assets.
- Apply principles of digital-asset portfolio and investment management.
- Understand digital wallets, custody arrangements and virtual asset transactions.
- Evaluate digital-asset opportunities, risks and applicationisations.
Who should attend
The course is suitable for banking and financial services professionals, investment managers, accountants, auditors, risk managers, compliance and AML officers, treasury professionals, fintech professionals, regulators, policymakers, business executives, consultants, digital-asset professionals, VASP personnel, technology professionals and professionals seeking to understand the management of cryptocurrency and virtual assets.
Course content
- Module 1: Introduction to Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets and Virtual Assets Evolution of digital money, cryptocurrency concepts, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, digital assets and virtual assets, characteristics of digital assets, crypto ec
- Module 2: Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Ecosystem Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, altcoins, tokens, utility tokens, security tokens, stablecoins, governance tokens, digital securities, tokenized assets, non-fungible tokens, asset-backed digital as
- Module 3: Blockchain Transactions and Digital Asset Infrastructure Blockchain addresses and transactions, transaction lifecycle, blocks and distributed ledgers, transaction verification, confirmations and fees, public and private blockchains, blockchain
- Module 4: Digital Wallets, Private Keys and Asset Custody Types of digital wallets, hot and cold wallets, custodial and non-custodial wallets, public and private keys, seed phrases, transaction signing, wallet security, institutional custody, multi-signa
- Module 5: Virtual Asset Transactions and Operations Sending and receiving virtual assets, transaction verification, wallet-to-wallet transfers, exchange transactions, deposits and withdrawals, transaction fees, transaction reconciliation, record keeping,
- Module 6: Virtual Asset Portfolio and Investment Management Digital-asset investment concepts, asset selection and evaluation, portfolio construction, diversification, volatility and liquidity, risk-return considerations, portfolio monitoring, performanc
- Module 7: Digital Asset Risk Management Market and price risk, liquidity risk, credit and counterparty risk, operational risk, technology risk, cybersecurity risk, custody risk, fraud risk, regulatory risk, reputational risk, concentration risk, third-pa
- Module 8: Cryptocurrency Security, Fraud and Cybersecurity Common cryptocurrency security threats, phishing and social engineering, wallet compromise, private-key theft, exchange risks, fraudulent schemes, scams and impersonation, transaction security, e
- Module 9: AML, KYC and Financial Crime in Virtual Assets Anti-Money Laundering principles, Know Your Customer requirements, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, beneficial ownership, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction identificatio
- Module 10: Virtual Asset Service Providers and Business Models Understanding Virtual Asset Service Providers, cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, custodians, payment providers, wallet providers, token platforms and other digital-asset businesses, VASP ope
- Module 11: Digital Asset Governance, Regulation and Compliance Digital-asset governance frameworks, regulatory considerations, licensing and registration concepts, compliance policies, internal controls, risk governance, regulatory reporting, consumer pr
- Module 12: Stablecoins, Tokenization, DeFi and Emerging Digital Assets Stablecoin models and use cases, tokenization of real-world assets, tokenized securities, decentralized finance, decentralized exchanges, digital lending, programmable assets, CBDCs,
General notes
- This course is designed for professional, institutional and business applications of cryptocurrency and virtual assets. It is not primarily a cryptocurrency trading course and does not require participants to purchase or hold cryptocurrency. Practical activities can be conducted through blockchain explorers, demonstrations, simulated transactions, case studies and controlled learning environments.
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Frequently asked questions
1. 1. What is the Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets & Virtual Asset Management course about?
The course provides a practical understanding of cryptocurrencies, digital assets and virtual assets, with emphasis on their management, custody, transactions, investment, security, risk management, compliance and governance.
2. 2. Do I need prior knowledge of cryptocurrency?
No. The course starts with fundamental concepts and progressively introduces more advanced topics such as digital-asset custody, portfolio management, risk management, AML/KYC and virtual-asset governance.
3. 3. What types of digital assets will I learn about?
The course covers cryptocurrencies, utility tokens, security tokens, stablecoins, governance tokens, digital securities, tokenized assets, NFTs, asset-backed digital assets and other emerging virtual-asset categories.
4. 4. What is a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)?
A VASP is an organisation that provides services involving virtual assets, such as exchanges, transfers, custody, brokerage or other related activities. The course examines VASP business models, operations, risk management and compliance considerations.
5. 5. What are the benefits of taking this course?
The course helps participants understand how digital assets are managed professionally and enables them to identify opportunities, assess risks, strengthen controls, understand compliance requirements and contribute to organisational digital-asset strategies.
Schedule & fees
| Dates | Location | Duration | Fee (USD) |
|---|
| 30/11/2026 - 04/12/2026 |
Nairobi,kenya or Virtual |
5 Days |
$1,500 |
| 08/03/2027 - 12/03/2027 |
Naivasha,Kenya |
5 Days |
$1,500 |
| 07/06/2027 - 11/06/2027 |
Mombasa,Kenya |
5 Days |
$1,500 |