Industry certification
Chainalysis Certified Investigator
Five days of hands-on investigation training in Chainalysis Reactor, delivered by A&D Forensics and ending with the Chainalysis exam and credential.
- Trace cryptocurrency flows across UTXO-based and account-based blockchains
- Investigate hands-on in Chainalysis Reactor
- Recognise mixing, chain-hopping and other obfuscation techniques
- Apply a structured investigation methodology to real cases
ChainalysisDelivered by A&D ForensicsCertified by
Chainalysis
Curriculum focus
Hands-on investigation in Chainalysis Reactor
Best for
Investigators, compliance officers, legal teams and regulators who meet crypto in their work
Curriculum
Chainalysis curriculum · 5 days
Two days building the foundations, two days of hands-on investigation in Chainalysis Reactor, and a final day of applied casework before the Chainalysis exam.
- 01
Day 1 – The crypto landscape and foundations
Where cryptocurrency came from, how blockchains work, the terminology investigators need, and the wider ecosystem of exchanges, wallets and services.
- 02
Day 2 – Coins, tokens and how value moves
The difference between coins and tokens, smart contracts and DeFi, and the transaction patterns that matter in an investigation: mixing, chain-hopping and other obfuscation techniques.
- 03
Day 3 – Investigation methodology in Reactor: UTXO-based chains
A structured blockchain investigation methodology, applied hands-on in Chainalysis Reactor to Bitcoin and other UTXO-based blockchains.
- 04
Day 4 – Reactor on account-based chains
Tracing funds across Ethereum and other account-based blockchains in Reactor, worked through case studies.
- 05
Day 5 – Applied casework and exam preparation
Working complete cases end to end in Reactor, consolidating the methodology, and preparing for the Chainalysis exam.
How certification works
Reactor training, then the Chainalysis credential
- 01
A&D Forensics
Train
Five days of hands-on work in Chainalysis Reactor.
- 02
Chainalysis
Sit the exam
The exam is set by Chainalysis.
- 03
Chainalysis
Earn the credential
Your credential is issued by Chainalysis.
FAQ
Questions about Chainalysis
Are there any prerequisites?
The training is designed for investigators and compliance officers who use different cryptocurrency and blockchain investigation tools, so participants are expected to be inquisitive and have an investigative mindset.
Is it possible for my whole team to be certified?
Certainly! If you have at least 5 participants, contact us for further details on a suitable package for your company.
What certification will I get from the training?
Passing the Chainalysis exam earns you the Chainalysis Certified Investigator (CCI) credential, issued by Chainalysis.
When is the registration deadline?
Because our training takes a hands-on approach, the lab has limited capacity and often fills up more than a month in advance. When you decide on a cohort, we advise signing up early to make sure of your spot.
After registration, how will I know if I’ve been approved and receive more information?
You will be contacted by email confirming your course registration. We will also be in touch 1 week before your course, and a final email will be sent 48 hours before the start to remind you of the plans. In a subsequent email, you will get your invoice along with payment options. If you haven’t received these emails, please check your spam folder.
Train on Chainalysis Reactor
Five days with A&D Forensics, then the Chainalysis exam.
