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Cryptocurrency Investigation Training

A&D Forensics’ six-module cryptocurrency investigation course: blockchain fundamentals, wallet analysis, Bitcoin and Ethereum tracing, dark web investigations and evidence handling, with typologies relevant to the African context. Taught, assessed and certified by A&D Forensics.

Understand the Virtual Asset EcosystemAnalyse Wallets and AddressesTrace Bitcoin With HeuristicsInvestigate Ethereum and EVM ChainsInvestigate Darknet MarketsHandle Cryptocurrency Evidence

Accreditation available from

Training Fee

$499

Course Duration5 days

Sessions11

CertificationIncluded

Industry accreditation can be added

What You'll Learn

Cryptocurrency Investigation Training

Overview

Cryptocurrency Investigation Training is A&D Forensics’ practical cryptocurrency investigation course. Over six modules, participants move from the fundamentals of blockchain and virtual assets to analysing wallets, tracing funds on Bitcoin and Ethereum, and investigating darknet markets, through to handling cryptocurrency evidence and the legal processes that follow, with typologies and examples relevant to the African context.

Learning Objectives

Understand blockchain, cryptocurrency and the Virtual Asset ecosystem, including blockchain explorers, VASPs and common criminal typologies.

Set up and navigate cryptocurrency wallets, and analyse wallet addresses and transactions.

Trace Bitcoin through the UTXO model using heuristics such as change address identification and address clustering.

Investigate Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains, including tokens, smart contracts and cross-chain activity.

Investigate darknet marketplaces, payment flows and vendor and buyer activity.

Respond to cryptocurrency crime scenes, preserve evidence and manage seizure wallets, through to a simulated investigation.

Prerequisites

Be proactive

Have an analytic mindset

Course Modules

What You Will Learn

Participants will build a strong foundation in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, virtual assets and the Virtual Asset ecosystem. The module covers blockchain records, wallets, transactions, blockchain explorers, VASPs and common criminal uses and typologies, helping participants understand the broader context of cryptocurrency investigations.

Participants will develop practical skills in setting up and navigating cryptocurrency wallets and examining wallet addresses and transactions. They will learn how to identify relevant wallet information, analyse transaction activity and document findings that can support an investigation.

Participants will learn how Bitcoin transactions operate through the UTXO model and how funds move across the Bitcoin blockchain. The module introduces practical tracing, transaction analysis and heuristic techniques, including change address identification and address clustering, to uncover patterns and potential relationships between addresses.

Participants will learn how to investigate Ethereum and other EVM-compatible blockchains by analysing accounts, transactions, tokens, smart contracts and cross-chain activity. The module develops practical skills for tracing and interpreting digital asset movements across increasingly complex blockchain environments.

Participants will explore the Dark Web and Darknet ecosystem and understand how cryptocurrency is used across illicit marketplaces and other criminal activities. The module covers Tor and anonymity concepts, darknet marketplace structures, cryptocurrency tracing, vendor and buyer activity, payment flows, attribution challenges and practical investigation techniques.

Participants will learn how to respond to cryptocurrency crime scenes, identify and preserve digital asset evidence, manage seizure wallets and maintain proper documentation and chain of custody. The module also covers VASP information requests, asset preservation, investigative reporting, legal processes and international cooperation, culminating in a simulated cryptocurrency investigation.

Optional upgrade

Add an industry accreditation

Optional. Every accreditation covers the same five modules and the same week in the lab - what it adds is the certifying body's examination and their credential alongside your A&D Forensics certificate.

Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)

The CCI credential, issued and verifiable by Blockchain Intelligence Group.

+$500

on top of the $499 course · $999 total

Chainalysis Certified Investigator (CCI)

The CCI credential, issued and verifiable by Chainalysis.

+$500

on top of the $499 course · $999 total

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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?

Completing the course earns you the A&D Forensics certificate in cryptocurrency investigation, which is included in the course fee. If you want an industry credential as well, you can add an accreditation when you enrol.

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.