Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Virtual Asset Service Providers (CDD-VASP)
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VASP Due Diligence Certification — Globally Recognised (CDD-VASP)
The Certified Due Diligence Specialist in Virtual Asset Service Providers (CDD-VASP) is a globally recognised VASP due diligence certification for compliance professionals working with crypto exchanges, custodians, and other virtual asset service providers. It builds the practical skills VASP compliance teams are hired for — onboarding and verifying VASPs as customers and counterparties, assessing their AML programmes, screening and monitoring transactions, and applying the FATF Travel Rule. CDD-VASP is independently accredited and blockchain-verified by ONRIGA, and verifiable by employers through ACBM Graduate Verify.
✓ Globally recognised · Accredited & blockchain-verified by ONRIGA
What you’ll learn in this VASP due diligence certification
- What VASPs are, and the regulatory frameworks that govern them (FATF, jurisdictional licensing)
- Know-your-VASP: customer identification, verification, and UBO analysis of VASP structures
- Assessing a VASP’s AML and compliance programme before onboarding
- Enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk VASPs, PEPs, and complex structures
- Transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics, and suspicious-pattern detection
- Periodic risk reviews, offboarding, and risk mitigation for VASP relationships
Who this certification is for
Built for KYC and CDD analysts, crypto compliance officers, AML investigators, fintech risk teams, and institutional onboarding specialists who deal with virtual asset service providers — or want to move into digital asset compliance.
CDD-VASP: FAQs
What does VASP due diligence mean for crypto businesses? VASP due diligence is the process of verifying and risk-assessing a virtual asset service provider — its ownership (UBOs), licensing, AML programme, and transaction activity — before and during a business relationship. It is how banks, exchanges, and institutions protect themselves from financial-crime exposure in the crypto sector.
Is CDD-VASP a recognised VASP certification? Yes — CDD-VASP is a globally recognised certification issued by ACBM and independently accredited and blockchain-verified by ONRIGA.
Who should take the CDD-VASP certification? Compliance professionals who onboard, review, or monitor VASPs — including KYC/CDD analysts, crypto compliance officers, and AML teams at banks, fintechs, exchanges, and payment institutions.
How is the exam structured? A 50-question MCQ exam, 40 minutes, 75% passing score, with two attempts included. Study materials are available online through the LMS within 3 hours of enrolment.
Is the certificate verifiable by employers? Yes — verifiable via ACBM Graduate Verify, and accredited & blockchain-verified by ONRIGA.
Enrollment Procedure
Enrolling in the CDD-CB certification is quick and fully online. Follow these steps:
- Visit the Home Page: Navigate to the CDD-CB program on the home page and click “View Details”.
- Register: Click “Get Course” and enter your name, address, and contact details.
- Payment: Complete your payment via our secure payment gateway.
- Access Materials: Study materials are available immediately on the Learning Management System (LMS).
Exam Details
- Format: 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Mode: Online
- Passing Score: 75%
- Attempts: 2 attempts included (additional attempts available for 25% of the fee)
- Results: Instant results upon completion, with immediate certificate download upon passing.
Syllabus
Section 1: Understanding VASPs and Regulatory Requirements
Chapter 1: Introduction to VASPs and Their Role in Financial Systems
- Definition and scope of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
- The role of VASPs in global financial systems
- Key stakeholders in the virtual asset ecosystem
Chapter 2: Regulatory Frameworks Governing VASPs
- Overview of global AML/KYC regulations applicable to VASPs
- Compliance with FATF, AMLD5/6, FinCEN, and other international guidelines
- Jurisdictional variations in VASP licensing and oversight
Chapter 3: Understanding VASP Risk Profiles
- Assessing VASP business models and their associated risks
- Red flags and vulnerabilities in VASP operations
- Case studies on financial crime risks in virtual assets
Section 2: Conducting CDD on VASPs
Chapter 4: Customer Identification and Verification of a VASP
- Key steps in verifying VASPs as customers and counterparties
- Understanding UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Ownership) structures in VASPs
- KYC requirements and regulatory expectations for onboarding a VASP
Chapter 5: Assessing a VASP’s AML and Compliance Program
- Evaluating a VASP’s AML policies and procedures
- Role of compliance officers and internal controls in VASPs
- Industry best practices for AML compliance in crypto businesses
Chapter 6: Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on High-Risk VASPs
- Identifying high-risk indicators in VASPs
- Conducting in-depth due diligence on PEPs, high-risk jurisdictions, and complex structures
- Case studies on illicit activities linked to high-risk VASPs
Section 3: Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance Oversight of VASPs
Chapter 7: Transaction Monitoring on a VASP – Investor & Institutional Oversight
- Implementing transaction monitoring tools for crypto businesses
- Identifying suspicious patterns in virtual asset transactions
- Role of blockchain analytics in monitoring VASP activities
Chapter 8: Periodic Risk Reviews and Reassessment of a VASP
- Conducting periodic risk assessments for VASP clients
- Adjusting risk profiles based on transactional behavior and regulatory updates
- Internal audits and external regulatory examinations
Chapter 9: Offboarding and Risk Mitigation Strategies for VASPs
- Red flags for terminating a VASP relationship
- Best practices for offboarding high-risk VASPs
- Ensuring regulatory compliance in risk mitigation
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Exam Format
- 50 MCQs, 40 minutes, online.
- Passing score: 75%.
- Multiple Attempts: Includes 2 attempts to pass the exam (25% of the certification fees for additional attempt)
Certificate Download
- Once you pass the exam, your certificate will be available immediately for download in the Profile Section.
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