Cryptocurrency Essentials

• eCommerce payment professionals who need to understand how cryptocurrency can be integrated as a payment method.
• Fraud prevention specialists requiring knowledge of cryptocurrency to identify and mitigate associated risks.
• eCommerce business owners who are considering or currently accepting cryptocurrency as a payment option.
• Marketing and strategy professionals in retail looking to understand the appeal and functionality of cryptocurrency.
• This course may also be beneficial for financial analysts in eCommerce, IT and security professionals, customer service representatives, and compliance and regulatory officers.

• Categorize types of digital currencies
• Identify features of cryptocurrencies
• Understand the history of cryptocurrency
• Compare and contrast how cryptocurrency can be used for and against fraud
• Outline how cryptocurrency works as a payment method
• Distinguish between person-to-person (P2P) and person-to-business (P2B) crypto payments
• Identify key benefits for merchants who accept cryptocurrency as a payment
• Outline the general process of how merchants can accept cryptocurrency payments
• Highlight factors to consider when selecting a solution provider to accept cryptocurrency

• Program Level: Basic
• Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
• Program Delivery Method: QAS Self Study
• CPE Credits: 1.0
• Advanced Preparation and/or Pre-requisites: None

Please allow approx. 1 hour to complete this course. The course culminates with a comprehensive final assessment to evaluate the user's comprehension of the material. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and CPE credits representing their proficiency in the subject matter.

Refund Policy: Refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations must be communicated in writing to programs@merchantriskcouncil.org. No refunds will be issued once a course has been started.