Digital Asset 101 Certificate – Part 2

Course Description

The Digital Asset 101 Certificate – Part 2 is an advanced, comprehensive 12-hour certification program designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the rapidly evolving world of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Developed in collaboration with leading academic and industry experts, this course offers a holistic approach to understanding the intricacies of the digital asset market. It is specifically tailored for professionals with backgrounds in finance, banking, asset management, and trading who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in this emerging field.

What students will learn from the course:

• Advanced blockchain technology concepts
• Business and economic implications of digital assets
• Legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding cryptocurrencies
• Smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps)
• Tokenization in business and digital asset business models
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its applications
• Regulatory challenges and solutions in the blockchain space

Course Content:

• Blockchain History and Principles
• Consensus Mechanisms and Blockchain Architectures
• Token Standards, Smart Contracts, and Cryptocurrencies
• Blockchain Protocols, Wallets, and Custody
• Scalability, Interoperability, and Privacy in Blockchain
• Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and Oracles
• Blockchain Ecosystem and Industry Investment
• Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs)
• Tokenization and Digital Asset Business Models
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its advanced applications
• Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and their use cases
• Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
• Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets
• Smart Contract Legalities and Blockchain Governance
• Blockchain in Competition Law and Intellectual Property

Who this course is for:

• Finance professionals looking to expand their knowledge into digital assets
• Banking executives interested in understanding blockchain's impact on their industry
• Asset managers seeking to diversify their portfolios with cryptocurrencies
• Traders wanting to enter the digital asset market
• Legal professionals aiming to understand the regulatory landscape of digital assets
• Entrepreneurs looking to leverage blockchain technology in their businesses

Syllabus:

The course is divided into three macro-modules:

1. Technology
2. Business & Economics
3. Legal / Regulatory

Upon completion, students can pursue further professional development by registering for the CDAA®️ Level 1 examination through the DEC Institute.