Post-training Examination for the Core Curriculum of the Certification Programme for Virtual Asset Professionals (CVAP)

The Certification Programme for Virtual Asset Professionals (CVAP) aims to develop core competencies in virtual asset (VA) for financial services practitioners offering VA-related services. As the crucial part of the CVAP, the CVAP core curriculum impart essential knowledge in regulatory, industry, and product related topics through an eCourse with three fundamental modules and a post-training examination. The post-training examination assesses participants’ knowledge of the fundamental modules, ensuring that they have acquired the essential knowledge related to VA.

The CVAP core curriculum is recognised as one of the eligible programs under the Financial Incentive Scheme of the Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector (“WAM Pilot Programme”), available until 31 March 2026. Participants eligible under the WAM Pilot Programme can apply for reimbursement of 80% of the programme fee upon successfully completing the eCourse and passing the post-training examination. 

Examination Details
Examination Syllabus

Please download the Examination Syllabus

Examination Format

Prerequisite: Completed all 3 fundamental modules at least five days before the scheduled examination date
Format:
 multiple choice questions
Examination Question Language: English
Number of Questions: 40 multiple choice questions
Duration: 1 hour
Pass Mark: 8
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Mode: Computer-based Examination (CBE)
Examination System and Interface Language: Examination System Simulator; English
Examination Venue: Hong Kong Examination Centre (CBE) Centre (Examination Day Flow)
Frequency*: Monthly

 * For the examination dates and application deadlines, please click here. Please note that enrolment is on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Study Support

The CVAP Core Curriculum Post-training Examination will be based on the latest training materials of the CVAP core curriculum. Candidates retaking the examination can access the latest training materials, including the training deck or study notes (if available), via the Online Portal. However, the eCourse will not be provided.

Certificates

Upon completing the core curriculum, participants will receive the Virtual Asset Fundamentals Certificate.  

Holders of the Virtual Asset Fundamentals Certificate who complete two elective modules and pass their respective post-course assessment within the required timeframe will be awarded the Certificate of Virtual Asset Professional.

Both certificates will be available in the Online Portal approximately eight working days after the examination or completion of the elective modules.

Examination Retake and Rescheduling
Prerequisites

Participants of the CVAP core curriculum may retake the examination within six months of enrolling if they have completed the eCourse, i.e., three fundamental modules, but:

  • FAILED the previous scheduled examination(s); or
  • Were ABSENT from the previous scheduled examination(s); or
  • Did NOT schedule the examination before the scheduling deadline.

Participants who do not pass the initial examination are allowed to retake it within six months of enrolling in the Core Curriculum and are NOT required to retake the eCourse. However, WAM-eligible participants who wish to apply for reimbursement of the programme fee must retake and pass the re-examination within one month from the date of their first attempt.

Enrolment and Fee

Examination fee: HKD1,500 per attempt

Click here for details and the steps to enrol for a retake examination.
Click here for details on rescheduling.

Policies

Before registering or enrolling for the examination, you must read and understand all the policies set by the HKSI Institute. During the registration or enrolment process, all candidates are required to agree to abide by these policies, which are updated periodically.

Qualification