Welcome to the CCAF courses FAQs
Our courses are designed to equip professionals, policymakers and innovators with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of alternative finance and digital financial services. Whether you’re considering enrolling or already registered, this page answers common questions about course content, structure, delivery and certification.
- Registration & booking
- Course requirements & completion
- Payments & financial assistance
- Technology & accessibility
- Live sessions
You can book a place directly by clicking the Apply now on a course specific page. Our team will review the application to ensure you meet any eligibility criteria*. Once your place is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email along with your invoice or payment receipt. If any additional information is required, we will contact you directly.
*Please refer to the individual course page for specific eligibility criteria.
Note: Please review terms and conditions attached to the registration form before submitting your application.
We aim to process your registration within one business week, but on occasions this may take longer. You will receive an email confirmation with your invoice or payment receipt once your place is confirmed.
Please contact ccaf.edu@jbs.cam.ac.uk to reserve a place in advance and for further information.
Registration closes at midday one working day before the course start date. Payment must be made in full before the start date.
Please download our full terms and conditions.
In exceptional cases, we allow deferrals. Please contact us with your circumstances, and we will review your request.
Unless specified, all our courses are taught in English and participants are required to be proficient in spoken and written English to attend. We do not provide translation facilities.
Provided participants meet all the course completion criteria, we issue a digital certificate of completion issued by the Cambridge Judge Executive Education Ltd. Earning a certificate comes with added benefits, including integrated social sharing features that make it easy to showcase your achievement with your professional network — for example, on LinkedIn.
- Complete at least 75% of the VLE activities, which include reading materials, quizzes, knowledge checks, forum discussions, assignments, reflections, case studies, etc and
- Submit Capstone project proposal.
Deadlines for completing all activities are provided on the VLE.
We also encourage participants to:
- present the Capstone proposal to fellow participants and to their institution as well
- actively attend and contribute to live session discussions and share reflections with the rest of the group as this leads to a rich learning experience
We accept the following methods of payment: wire transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) and debit card (Switch, Visa, Maestro/Solo).
Yes – If accepted on a course, your invoice will contain details for an international bank payment.
Yes, we can issue pro-forma invoices. Please email us with your institution’s details.
Financial assistance may be available for participants from emerging and developing economies. Discounted rates are also offered to organisations sponsoring more than five participants Please contact ccaf.edu@jbs.cam.ac.uk to find out more.
VAT is a UK government value-added tax of 20% levied on services supplied in the UK. Visit the HM Revenue & Customs website to find out more.
Only a UK based organisation or an individual anywhere in the world, standard VAT 20% will apply. They may be able to claim back if registered for VAT with the Tax office. Please consult with your tax advisor.
In the unlikely event we are unable to run a course, we will inform you immediately in writing and offer a transfer to a later cohort or a full refund.
- Camera and sound enabled computer or device
- Headphones with microphone to avoid background noise
- Internet – Minimum browser requirements to access Zoom client – Internet Explorer 10 or higher / Microsoft Edge 38.14393.0.0 or higher / Google Chrome 53.0.2785 or higher / Safari 10.0.602.1. 50 or higher / Firefox 49.0 or higher
- PDF reader – you can download Adobe Acrobat for free
To ensure a smooth learning experience, we recommend checking that your technology meets the course requirements. While we’ll do our best to support you, we may not be able to resolve access issues caused by incompatible equipment or software.
We are committed to ensuring all participants can access our courses. Please let us know in advance of any accessibility needs so we can make appropriate accommodations.
Yes. In addition to attending the live sessions, participants are required to engage with materials and activities on the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). You’ll receive an email with course details, including login instructions for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), one day before the course begins. To gain the Certificate of Completion please refer to the completion criteria outlined above.
Most live sessions run for 1.5 hours. Some sessions may be longer or shorter to ensure a clear and coherent learning journey. Each course has its own agenda, and all times are UK time zone.
Live sessions will be run using Zoom or Teams and we will provide you with links to access each session. You are expected to keep your camera on during live sessions to help create an engaged virtual classroom environment. A microphone is also required to participate in discussions, breakout sessions, or mentor meetings, where applicable.
The live sessions are recorded and links will be shared on the VLE.
Yes, these are uploaded on the VLE along with live sessions recordings.
Active participation in live sessions greatly enhances your learning experience by fostering an environment where ideas can develop and evolve. If you anticipate any availability issues, please let us know. All sessions are recorded, and the recordings will be made available to you.