Certified Virtual Assets Associate (CVAA)

May 28, 2026 – July 27, 2026

60 days

Online, self‑paced & available 24/7

Costs:

895 USD – Non‑Members  (Get $100 off with code TFI100)

795 USD – FIBA Members

695 USD – Government

The Certified Virtual Assets Associate (CVAA) program is designed to provide a practical understanding of virtual assets, their regulatory environment, and the risks they pose to financial institutions and other businesses. It builds on core AML/CFT principles and translates them into the fast‑evolving world of crypto assets so participants can strengthen their controls and respond effectively to new regulatory expectations.

CVAA Online Certification

The online course is a self‑paced, interactive option for participants who want to complete the certification on their own schedule. Through open forums and discussions, participants will be able to actively engage with the instructor and classmates while completing assigned readings, narrated PowerPoint modules, practice quizzes, and the final certification exam within 60 days.

Learning objectives

Participants who complete the program will be able to:

• Refresh their understanding of fundamental AML/CFT concepts applicable across industries, including a recap for those who already hold the AMLCA designation.

• Explain the basics of AMLA 2020 expectations and how understanding these requirements supports the design of effective internal controls.

• Review the main principles behind MiCA, the EU Crypto‑Asset Regulation, and how comparable rules are emerging in the United States.

• Understand key concepts related to definitions, prohibitions or limitations, licensing/registration of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), and Travel Rule obligations in virtual asset transfers.

• Identify risks associated with virtual assets, including exposure to ransomware and other financial crimes, and describe risk‑mitigation strategies for institutions and VASPs.

Instructor

Ana Maria de Alba is a banking and risk management consultant with more than 25 years of combined experience in the banking and consulting sectors, delivering forensic investigations, litigation support, and risk management services to domestic and international financial institutions. She is Principal of the U.S‑based risk management practice CSMB and has served as an independent consultant on assignments for internationally recognized business intelligence, investigative, and risk advisory firms such as Kroll Associates, Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations, Vance International, Bob Lindquist FCA, Andrews International, IPSA International, and the Freeh International Group.

She specializes in regulatory compliance, training and development, correspondent banking, internal control assessment, risk management, and financial investigations involving alleged fraud and money laundering. As a banking and risk consultant, she has led and participated in numerous engagements across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Final exam

The final certification exam consists of 50 multiple‑choice questions to be completed within a maximum of 1 hour. Participants must achieve a score of 75% or higher to earn the FIBA CVAA certification.