TrustCrypto Certified Compliance Specialist (TCCS)
For accountants, auditors, lawyers, and risk professionals, the TCCS program dives deep into financial crime prevention, AML/KYC frameworks, blockchain forensics and regulatory reporting. Candidates are assessed against published standards covering transaction tracing, red flags, and compliant procedures. Successful candidates receive a digital certificate, a digital badge, a certificate ID for public verification, and 40 CPD hours awarded on successful assessment.
Standards-based examination
TCCS is issued after a standards-based assessment and verification checks. The assessment is designed to test compliance competence and practical controls, not memorisation.
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- 2 scenario responses (~300–400 words each)
- 135 minutes total examination time
- Scenario weighting: 20% of total marks
- Online delivery with identity verification
Pass is awarded at 70% or higher.
40 CPD hours awarded • Certificate issued • Public verification via Institute registry
The examination assesses applied competence within the scope defined by the official syllabus.
- AML/KYC frameworks and control design
- Risk assessment and governance reporting
- Evidence handling and documentation standards
- Blockchain forensics and transaction tracing
- Red flag identification and escalation decisions
- Regulatory reporting and defensible rationale
Assessment is governed by Institute examination rules.
View policiesCandidates who do not meet the pass standard may resit the examination. Waiting periods, eligibility checks, and fees are governed by Institute examination policies.
Preparation & Study
The Institute does not mandate or provide preparatory training. Candidates are responsible for independent preparation using the official syllabus, standards framework, and recommended external materials.
The TCCS syllabus defines the authoritative scope of the examination. Candidates are assessed only against the domains, weightings, and learning outcomes set out in this document.
Version 2.4 • Effective 1 January 2026 • Next Review Q3 2026
Required reference materials
Standards Framework
All examination content is derived from the TrustCrypto Standards Framework. Assessment tests ability to apply standards to practical scenarios.
View Standards FrameworkPrimary frameworks (TCCS)
Candidates are expected to apply these frameworks in controls, escalation, and defensible reporting scenarios.
- SAR Submission Framework
- Blockchain Forensics Framework
- Travel Rule Compliance Guide
- Financial Promotions & Advisory Framework
- Code of Professional Conduct
- Judgement → Duty Guide
Supporting materials
Recommended reading list (v2.6.0)
External authoritative sources including FATF guidance, FCA financial crime frameworks, and blockchain analytics and forensics references. Non-exhaustive.
Indicative assessment items (v1.0)
Sample MCQs and scenarios to familiarise candidates with assessment style. These do not reflect the full scope, weighting, or difficulty of the examination.
Note: The syllabus defines scope. Candidates are responsible for achieving competency within that scope. Professional judgement is part of assessment.