CCFE - the course to become a Certified Crypto Finance Expert

Switzerland

3-day on-site course

Zurich

In 3 days, you’ll get a comprehensive 360-degree view of digital assets: from the technical fundamentals to the entire crypto ecosystem, all the way to regulation and compliance. The curriculum is always up to date and is led by proven experts from the field.

Whether you already advise clients on digital assets or want to newly position yourself in this field, the CCFE gives you the tools you really need in your daily professional life.

The course takes place in person in Zurich. Included are full SAQ recertification, the official CCFE diploma, all course materials, and direct networking with experts and professionals from the industry.

Course fee: CHF 2,500 per participant, including materials, exam, and certificate.

Who is the CCFE suitable for?

✔️ Financial advisors and bankers who want to professionally advise their clients on digital assets
✔️ Investors who want to understand the potential of blockchain technologies
✔️ Entrepreneurs and decision-makers who want to develop digital financial strategies
✔️ Crypto newcomers who want to build solid, well-founded knowledge

What You’ll Be Able to Do After the CCFE

After the course, you leave not just with a certificate, but with real, actionable knowledge for your daily professional life.

You confidently guide clients on questions about digital assets. You know which questions to ask and which risks to address.
You independently assess new blockchain projects, AI tokens, and crypto trends, without having to rely on simplified media coverage.
You understand the regulatory framework in Switzerland, from FINMA to the Travel Rule, and can apply compliance requirements to concrete situations.
You evaluate crypto assets in a portfolio context and realistically assess their role within an investment strategy.
You receive the official CCFE diploma as well as SAQ recertification, and have the option to become certified with the SAQ as a Certified Crypto Finance Expert. More on this here.

Next course in Zurich – Secure your spot now!
September 23–25, 2026
November 18–20, 2026
February 10–12, 2027
June 23–25, 2027
September 22–24, 2027
November 17–19, 2027

What to expect: 3 modules, everything you need

The curriculum is structured into three building-block modules. Each module concludes with concrete, actionable knowledge for your daily professional life.

Block 1

Bitcoin & Blockchain

You’ll understand how Bitcoin came to be and why it’s transforming the financial world. You’ll learn blockchain technology from the ground up: consensus models, architectures, and incentive mechanisms.

Bitcoin: origins, mechanics, and classification
Blockchain architectures (public, private)
Proof-of-work, consensus mechanisms
Mining, wallets & transactions
Scarcity mechanics & investment classification

Block 2

The Crypto Ecosystem

You’ll broaden your view far beyond Bitcoin: from altcoins to AI tokens, smart contracts, and stablecoins, all the way to tokenization and digital assets in a portfolio context.

Altcoins and proof-of-stake
AI & blockchain
Smart contracts & use cases
Stablecoins
Crypto assets in a portfolio
Tokenization of real-world assets
Staking

Block 3

Regulation & Compliance

You’ll know the regulatory framework in Switzerland and at the EU level. You’ll understand compliance, tax requirements, the Travel Rule, and questions around crypto asset custody.

Regulation & legal (FINMA, MiCA, DLT Act)
Token classification
Compliance & tax
AML / KYC
Travel Rule
Custody (self-custody to institutional)

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