Certified Virtual Assets Associate (CVAA) - Spanish

July 16, 2026 – September 14, 2026

60 days

Online, self‑paced & available 24/7

Costs:

895 USD – Non-Members (get 100 USD off with code TFI200)

795 USD – FIBA Members

695 USD – Government

Tax and banking-charge notice: FIBA does not assume responsibility for any taxes, fees, contributions, levies, or charges imposed by participating countries other than the United States; these are the sole responsibility of the participant or paying entity. FIBA also does not cover bank charges, transfer fees, or associated costs. The full registration amount must be received by FIBA in its entirety, without deductions of any kind. Available payment methods: bank transfer, credit card.

Over this program

The Certified Virtual Assets Associate (CVAA) program provides 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 an interactive, self-paced option for participants interested in completing the certification on their own schedule. Through open forums and dialogues, participants can actively engage with the instructor and classmates to discuss the assigned material. Participants have 60 days to complete the assigned readings, narrated PowerPoint modules, practice tests, and the final certification exam.

Credits

FIBA CVAA certification, valid for two years.

Learning objectives

Participants who complete the program will be able to:

• Refresh their understanding of fundamental AML/CFT concepts applicable across all industries — a recap for anyone holding 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 being established in the United States.

• Understand essential concepts related to definitions, prohibitions or limitations, registration of Virtual Asset Providers, and Travel Rule obligations in virtual asset transfers.

• Identify risks and risk-mitigation strategies associated with virtual assets and virtual asset providers, including ransomware.

Final exam

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

Instructor

Ana María de Alba is a consultant specializing in risk management and administration, with more than 25 years of professional experience and training in the banking and consulting industries. In 1997, she founded Consulting Services for Management & Banking (CSMB), and since then has been associated with and carried out numerous advisory projects for internationally recognized intelligence, investigative, and security firms such as Andrews International, Vance International, GardaWorld, Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations, Kroll Associates, Bob Lindquist FCA, IPSA International, and the Freeh International Group.

As a banking executive, she worked in domestic and international banking at institutions including SunTrust, Banco Atlántico, International Finance Bank, and Banco Internacional de Costa Rica (BICSA). She has also led and participated in investigative consulting projects across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.