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Love it or hate it, you need to get educated on crypto because:

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Americans own crypto
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of clients expect their advisors to be crypto knowledgeable
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of clients would switch advisors to get crypto advice

Earn your CBDA Designation and learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology, bitcoin, Ethereum, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Non-Fungible Tokens, Web3, the Metaverse – with select courses on crypto regulation, taxation, compliance and much more!

Two Tracks to Choose From

Select the track that’s right for you!

Financial Professional Track

If you’re in the financial services industry, this track is for you. This online course will help you develop new competencies to gain a competitive advantage in your industry, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to build your career. 

Investor Track

Whether you’re a beginner, an enthusiast or merely crypto-curious, this is your opportunity to learn about this new innovation. You’ll discover what this is all about, including the investment opportunities and custody and security best practices.

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What Others Are Saying

“Before I took the course, I had some base level understanding and clients were asking questions. Taking it allowed me to be more objective. Now when I say no, I can say ‘here’s why – because of liquidity, volatility’ – it’s more objective, as opposed to an outright no. I think clients really do appreciate that.”
Marguerita Cheng, CFP, CBDA, CEO, Blue Ocean Global Wealth
“It’s a good, broad-based course. I think that anyone that’s interested in getting the certification should.”
Karen Benefiel, Founder & President, Navalis Wealth Management
“I think this [CBDA] was very helpful in talking to clients.”
Daniel Leonard, CFP®, Owner, Powering Your Retirement
“I really liked the fact that there were different presenters for every section.”
Craig Phillips, CFP®, AIF, President, Client 1st Advisory Group
“Do it. You’ll thank yourself … you will be one step ahead of everybody else that talks about crypto, because you know what they’re saying.”
Corey Fast, CFP, Executive Director, Financial PlanningEdelman Financial Engines
“I thought the course was great … there’s a lot of different topic segments that were very applicable to advisors.”
Andrew Pratt, CFA, CBDA, Investment Manager, Wiser Wealth
If you still think digital assets are just about bitcoin or a passing fad, you need this course to change your perspective. Ric and his team have taken a complex topic and broken it down into practical, actionable insights that I use daily to help my team support both our existing clients and the next generation. It’s an incredible resource for understanding why digital assets belong in a diversified portfolio.
Lindsay Wolf, Financial Adviser, TSG Advice Partners, Partner, Ibrahim Wealth Advisory Group
DACFP’s Crypto Professional certification course was an excellent program. It is taught by a real “who’s who” cast in the space and delivers you great information from the basics to the advanced. It is a great program to take whether you are just starting your blockchain journey or are already deep in the weeds.
Ryan Semmelmayer, Business Development Representative, Rise
In October 2024, I was unemployed and looking to get into finance. I ventured into the crypto world and found DACFP. I got my Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets and started looking for jobs. A month later I was hired and have been thriving ever since. It’s all thanks to DACFP’s CBDA course and platform! 
Jett Bonner, Relationship Manager, iTrust Capital
After watching curiously from the periphery for several years while dodging questions about the digital asset world, I realized that this isn’t going away and therefore I needed to expand my knowledge about it. Ric and DACFP’s CBDA designation made it easy to follow, convenient and affordable to access, and even provided CE credits while I learned.
Pete Bush, CFP, Enterprise CEO, Partner, Financial Advisor; Horizon Financial Group
DACFP helps IAA members stay on the cutting edge of investment knowledge and expertise about this new asset class.
Karen Barr, President & CEO, Investment Adviser Association
Every financial advisor and CFP® should complete the DACFP Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets. We owe it to our clients to be educated on a new asset class that is certainly here to stay. Blockchain and decentralized finance are two critical technologies that many still do not understand, but the DACFP course helps clarify that this innovation is more than just about Bitcoin.
Christopher R. Ibrahim, CFP, AWMA, Partner, Ibrahim Wealth Advisory Group
Which Track is Right for You?
Financial Professional
Investor
Bitcoin – The First of the New Digital Assets
Blockchain, aka Distributed Ledger Technology
Introduction to Digital Assets and stablecoin
Layer 2 Protocols, Tokens, & DeFi
Real-World Use Cases
Investment Thesis for Digital Assets
Investment Opportunities
Portfolio Construction
Crypto Regulation
Crypto Operations, Compliance and Risk
Taxation of Digital Assets
How to Explain Crypto to Clients
What to Know About Crypto Custody and Security
How to Incorporate Crypto into Your Practice
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Tuition Discounts Available

Take advantage of special discounts when you enroll to become certified – getting you and your team fluent in crypto quickly and easily! Tuition discounts are available to advisors, employees and members of select organizations. Discounts available to organizations that enroll 10 or more people. Inquire to learn more.

Do You Qualify for a 100% Tuition Scholarship?

Available to qualified financial advisors

White Label Program

We’ll create a customized course for your organization to fit your needs – anything from 3-minute segments to a comprehensive 18-hour program – under your brand and logo. Use your White Label Program to train your staff or in a marketing campaign to attract new business!