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Comprehensive training and certification of digital compliance specialists

One of the first continuing professional education programs in Russia entirely dedicated to digital compliance for cryptocurrency transactions
  • 72 academic hours
  • Format: hybrid (online + offline)
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Course program
The course to be implemented in partnership with the leading Russian universities
Private Educational Institution of Continuing Professional Education 'Valley of Talents' at the Moscow State University Scientific and Technical Center, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), combines academic expertise with the practical expertise of 'SHARD'

What makes the program special?

How does the training proceed?

  • Practice from Market experts
    Training by working professionals with experience in real-world projects
    • AML/KYT scenarios
    • Regulatory cases
    • Live analysis
  • Focus on real-world tasks
    Practice-oriented modules and scenario analysis using real-world data
    • Current AML/CFT requirements
    • Risk-based approach
    • Compliance reporting
  • Working with a professional platform
    Confident use of the SHARD analytical system
    • Risk analysis
    • Address monitoring
    • Transaction graph building

This course is for you if you

The Specialist's path to digital compliance

  1. Module 1
    The principles of cryptocurrencies and blockchain architecture and the risks of their use for ML/FT purposes
    • Cryptocurrencies, their economic nature and classification (consensus algorithms, TX-Base and AC-Base, altcoins)
    • Smart contracts (technology and its use in modern finance)
    • Stablecoins (issuance and collateral regulation models, Role in DeFi, examples in Russia and worldwide)
    • NFTs and metaverses
    • Central Bank digital currencies
  2. Module 2
    Legal regulation and international standards (FATF, Travel Rule) and VASP regulation in the digital asset sphere
    • Types of the regulated and unregulated financial institutions. Custodial and non-custodial storage of cryptocurrencies
    • FATF standards in cryptocurrency regulation and the requirements for financial institutions
    • Overview of foreign and Russian experience in practical use by financial institutions
    • Overview of global implementation practices
    • Compliance practices of leading exchanges
  3. Module 3
    Methods and schemes for money laundering, using cryptocurrencies
    • Classification of crypto threats: why digital currencies have gained popularity among criminals
    • Methods for ensuring transaction anonymity: crypto mixers and obfuscation mechanisms
    • Using DeFi and anonymous tokens
    • Red flags and indicators of suspicious activity
  4. Module 4
    KYC, KYT, and client risk assessment: modern monitoring tools
    • KYC in crypto compliance. Why it's needed and how it's implemented. Client assessment and risk monitoring
    • Know Your Transaction principles
    • The relationship between KYC and KYT procedures
    • Analysis of address and behavioral models
    • Profiling network participants
    • Risk indexing and classification by threat levels
    • Operating principles of blockchain analysis systems by the example of the SHARD software (Russia)
  5. Module 5
    Investigation and case study practices
    • Operating principles of blockchain analysis systems (Chainalysis, Crystal, SHARD, Transparent Blockchain): similarities and differences. An overview of the publicly available analytical tools used in cryptocurrency investigations. Analysis of real-world cases from SHARD’s practice
    • Investigation methodology: address establishment, determining deposit and withdrawal paths, withdrawal options
    • Interaction with law enforcement agencies on cryptocurrency investigations. Submitting requests to crypto services: specifics and practices. The best practices and key considerations for engaging experts, cryptocurrency expertise
    • The concept and methods of deanonymization of crypto addresses: heuristic methods, clustering, web scraping, OSINT methods
    • Types of cryptocurrency and token scams, illustrated with real-world examples. Scam projects, phishing schemes, ransomware, ransomware viruses, pyramid schemes, and fake tokens. Smart contracts preventing the users from withdrawing funds
    • Workshop: working in small groups with turnkey cases (solving practical problems to establish cryptocurrency movement paths)
    • Testing on key modules
  6. Module 6
    Compliance reporting and regulatory interaction
    • Typologies of suspicious activity and documentation of suspicious transactions
    • SPO and internal reporting templates
    • Interaction with compliance officers and security services
    • Practice of interacting with regulators (CBRF, Rosfinmonitoring, FTS, law enforcement agencies)
  7. Module 7
    Knowledge application strategies. Final assessment and certification
    • Theoretical testing
    • Practical assignment (mini-case)
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Results that stay with you

  • Confidently work with AML/KYT processes
    AML/KYT scenarios
    Assess clients and transactions, analyze and accurately document complex and non-standard schemes
    • Analysis
    • Risk
    • Report
  • Navigate the blockchain environment and regulatory logic
    Risk-based approach
    Understand how cryptocurrencies and digital assets work and how the AML/CFT requirements and standards are applied in practice
    • Travel Rule
    • Smart contract
  • Fully utilize the SHARD analytical platform
    Transaction graph
    Understand the platform's capabilities and use its tools to analyze transactions, identify risks, and support compliance processes
    • KYT analysis
    • Risk-model
Comprehensive training and certification of digital compliance specialists
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Answers to questions

  • How is the training conducted? Are these live classes or recordings?
    Training format is hybrid and combines live online and in-person classes. The program is structured as a sequential educational trajectory with practical modules and case studies.
  • Can I ask experts questions?
    Yes. The classes include live interaction with the experts: you can ask questions, discuss practical situations, and analyze complex cases arising during your professional activities.
  • How practice-oriented is the program?
    The program is built around practical digital compliance tasks. The participants work with real-life AML/KYT scenarios, analyze transactions and cases, and become familiar with the use of professional tools, including the SHARD analytical platform.
  • Can I combine training with work?
    Yes. The program is designed for working professionals. The format and the schedule of the classes allow you to complete training without interrupting your main professional activities.
  • Is the course suitable if I'm just starting out with digital assets?
    The course is aimed at professionals with a relevant higher education and basic understanding of the blockchain technologies. If you already have initial experience or work in the related fields (AML/CFT, financial security, compliance), the program will help you systematically develop your digital compliance competencies.
If you have any further questions, you can always ask them by email
education@shard.ru
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