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Select certification programs may be eligible for use with military and government credentialing or tuition assistance benefits, subject to agency and individual eligibility requirements. Participation does not imply endorsement by any agency.
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State Regulatory Certification
Certified by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. McAfee Institute is certified to operate by the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development under 6 CSR 10-5.010.
Federal Framework Alignment
Listed Training Provider — NICCS Education & Training Catalog.
McAfee Institute is a listed training provider in the NICCS Education & Training Catalog, operated by CISA. Select courses are mapped to the NIST NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity.
Law Enforcement Continuing Education
Approved for Missouri POST CLEE credit.
This program is approved by the Missouri Department of Public Safety, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program for Continuing Law Enforcement Education (CLEE) credit. Officers should confirm acceptance with their licensing agency.
Board certification programs: Students must submit all course quizzes, score 70% or better on all sections of the course and obtain a 70% or better on the final online examination, and submit proof eligibility up completion of your exam application. All fees must be paid in full. Upon successful completion of your program, the McAfee Institute will issue your board certification. Students who successfully complete the program before meeting the eligibility will be put into a holding pattern until the eligibility is met at which time the credentials will be issued.
Completion of training does not guarantee employment, promotion, security clearance eligibility, or acceptance by any agency or third party.
Build a rock-solid understanding of how blockchain networks work, how transactions are created and confirmed, and how major cryptocurrencies and digital assets function in real-world investigations.
Develop practical expertise in following funds across wallets, exchanges, and decentralized networks—so you can map the money trail and identify points of attribution.
Learn how criminals attempt to hide activity through mixers, tumblers, chain hopping, bridges, and layering techniques—and how investigators can still recover the narrative behind the transactions.
Understand custodial vs. non-custodial wallets, hardware/software wallets, seed phrases, and encryption concepts—plus the forensic approach to identifying, preserving, and analyzing wallet-related evidence.
Examine how tokens and smart contracts operate, how DeFi platforms are used legitimately and abused illegally, and how to identify fraud patterns, rug pulls, and exploit-driven transactions.
Explore how crypto is used in dark web marketplaces and anonymized environments, and learn investigative techniques to connect transactions to criminal activity and operational infrastructure.
Strengthen your ability to recognize crypto-specific money laundering typologies, red flags, and behavioral patterns tied to fraud, theft, extortion, and illicit finance.
Learn how to protect and secure digital assets when lawful authority exists, maintain chain of custody, and produce clear, prosecutable documentation that holds up under scrutiny.
Gain expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) strategies as they apply to cryptocurrency & digital currency including compliance measures, red flags for money laundering schemes, and how to apply AML protocols in cryptocurrency investigations.
This program is mapped to measurable performance objectives used for academic review, assessment alignment, and continuous improvement.
Describe digital currency ecosystems, transaction structures, and investigative considerations.
Identify and analyze illicit digital currency activity, including laundering typologies.
Produce investigative documentation addressing digital currency misuse and financial crime indicators.
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The certification is designed for the working roles below. Eligibility is reviewed at enrollment.
Cybersecurity professionals and investigators seeking to add advanced cryptocurrency expertise to their skill set.
Law enforcement officers and intelligence analysts who are tackling cybercrime involving cryptocurrencies and need specialized training.
IT security, fraud prevention experts, and private investigators transitioning into digital forensics and cryptocurrency investigations.
You are an Individual who was scammed or had crypto stolen
You are looking to make money or learn crypto investing
You are an Individual without an investigative, forensic, or compliance focus
19 modules · 105 lessons of structured coursework, board-aligned and tested in the final exam.
Foundational certification in digital currency investigation and cryptocurrency tracking. Learn the basics of blockchain technology, crypto investigations, and digital asset tracing for law enforcement.
The Certified Digital Currency Investigator (CDCI) program is the industry’s first and only dedicated board certification for digital currency investigations. With cybercriminals increasingly…
One enrollment includes the full course library, the official manual, the proctored exam license, and your board credential on completion.
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Need financial help? — available for self-paying students demonstrating financial need.
McAfee Institute trains military, law enforcement, and investigative professionals. Eligibility reflects that. Verification is the reason the credential carries weight in the field.
Any one of the qualifying paths below. Experience must be in investigations, law enforcement, criminal justice, military, or similar fields with direct criminal investigation or intelligence responsibilities.
Bachelor's or higher
+ 4 years experience
Associate's degree
+ 6 years experience
HS diploma or equivalent
+ 7 years experience
Relevant fields include investigations, law enforcement, criminal justice, military, and/or another similar field with direct criminal investigation and/or intelligence responsibilities.
Because McAfee Institute trains military, law enforcement, and investigative professionals, eligibility requires conduct consistent with positions of public trust. You are not eligible to enroll or earn certification if you:
Have been convicted of any felony, or are currently charged with (pending) any felony.
McAfee Institute is a U.S.-based institution serving a primarily U.S. professional audience. International enrollments may be subject to additional review, identity verification, professional affiliation verification, and compliance screening. Applicants located in certain countries or regions, or associated with restricted persons or entities under U.S. law, may be ineligible for enrollment.
Applicants must disclose criminal history as requested during enrollment. McAfee Institute may verify eligibility through documentation and/or a background check when required by a program component, partner environment, exam vendor, or when reasonably necessary to protect program integrity. Disclosures are required to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Any material falsification or omission is grounds for denial of admission, removal from the program, and/or denial of certification.
Completion of training does not guarantee employment, promotion, security clearance eligibility, or acceptance by any agency or third party.
One credential. Three eligibility paths. Pick yours.
The full credential for working professionals.
Complete curriculum, mentorship, and proctored exam included.
Same program, same exam, same credential. Open to anyone with a Bachelor's degree, no work experience required.
Designed for those entering the field who don't yet meet the Certification's experience requirements.
For experienced practitioners ready to validate without taking the training.
Standalone exam — does not include curriculum, study materials, or mentorship.
Join a comprehensive professional development platform designed exclusively for law enforcement, intelligence, and investigation professionals.
Engage with verified professionals in law enforcement and intelligence
Access career opportunities not listed elsewhere
Automatic continuing professional education credit management
Connect with federal agents and industry leaders
Join private discussion groups with peers
Articles, whitepapers, tools and more
15 years building credentials for the professionals who actually do the work. CAIIE was developed alongside practitioners from federal, state, and corporate investigation teams.
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