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MiCAR Certification
The European standard for MiCAR knowledge and competence
MiCAR requires CASPs to ensure that all customer-facing staff meet ESMA’s knowledge and competence standards. The obligation differs depending on whether an employee provides information or advice to clients. Crysk Institute offers two dedicated certification programs — one for each track.
information track
CMIC™ — Crysk MiCAR Inform Certification
For employees who provide information about crypto-assets or CASP services without making personalized recommendations.
Study time
80 hours
Total study load
Weeks
8
Program duration
Modules
16
Content units
CPD/year
10 hours
Continuing professional development
Who is this for?
  • Client onboarding and customer service staff
  • Sales and marketing professionals
  • Support staff who provide product information
Modules 1-8
  1. Crypto Assets & Blockchain Fundamentals
  1. Token Classification & Asset Types
  1. Markets, Pricing & Valuation
  1. Macro Drivers & Market Events
  1. Trading Platforms, Costs & Market Structure
  1. Investor Protection: MiCAR vs. MiFID II
  1. Market Abuse & Financial Crime
  1. MiCA Compliance & CASP Obligations
advice track
CMAC™ — Crysk MiCAR Advisory Certification
For employees who provide personalized investment advice on crypto-assets — where full suitability obligations under MiCAR apply.
Study Time
160 hours
Total study load
Weeks
16
Program duration
Modules
16
Content units
CPD/year
20 hours
Continuing education
Who is this for?
  • Crypto-asset advisers and relationship managers
  • Portfolio managers with crypto mandates
  • Senior compliance and advisory officers
Additional modules (9–16)
Modules 1–8 are identical to CMIC™. Additional:
  1. Total Costs & Charges in an Advisory Context
  1. Suitability Requirements under MiCA Article 81
  1. RClient Suitability Assessment in Practice
  1. Portfolio Management Fundamentals & Diversification
  1. Valuation in an Advisory Context
  1. Conflicts of Interest & Inducements
  1. Client Profiling & Advisory Skills
  1. Organisational Compliance & Supervisory Responsibilities
More on ESMA Compliance

Both programs are fully aligned with the ESMA guidelines published in January 2026.
Documented evidence required
Supervisory authorities require documented evidence of staff competence at the time of CASP authorization.
Supervision arrangement
Employees may work for up to 4 years under the supervision of a certified colleague while awaiting full certification.