Digital Asset 101 Certificate - Part 1

The digital asset and crypto asset markets have become an emerging industry where well-funded start-ups are growing towards becoming global leaders, and traditional institutions are investing and expanding into related services. While regulation and the oversight of qualifications of professionals in this field is becoming increasingly important, the industry lacks professionals with well-founded knowledge and experience in both worlds. The Digital Asset 101 Certificate – Part 1 addresses this gap with a holistic, 12h certification program developed in collaboration with leading academic and industry players. See full 24h professional certification program on this page: Digital Asset 101 Professional Certificate. The Digital Asset 101 Certificate has been designed for professionals with backgrounds in finance, banking, asset management and trading.

• The Digital Asset 101 Certificate comprises of two parts, which are made up of three macro-modules, aligned with the esteemed Charterholder programs offered by DEC Institute (exam syllabus, study booklet, practice questions and tests). These 3 macro-modules consist of the following modules:TECHNOLOGY:In this section, we explore the following topics related to Blockchain History, Blockchain Principles, Consensus Mechanisms, Blockchain Architectures, Distributed File Systems, Token Standards & Minting, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrencies, Tokens, Blockchain Protocols, Wallets & Custody, Scalability, Interoperability, Privacy, dApps, DAOs and Oracles.BUSINESS & ECONOMICS:In this section, we explore the following topics related to Blockchain and the Internet, Blockchain Ecosystem, Industry Investment, Investors' Perspectives, ICOs & IEOs for Capital Raising, Blockchain Economics, Blockchain and Token Investments, Tokenisation in Business, Digital Asset Business Models, dApps in Business, Blockchain Governance in Business and DAOs, Blockchain and Sustainability, Application Areas of Blockchain in Traditional Financial Services, Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Advanced DeFi, Application Areas in Non-Financial Service Sectors, Application Areas of NFTs, Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).LEGAL / REGULATORY:In this section, we explore the following topics related to Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets & Applications, Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets & Fundraising, Regulatory and Legal Standing of Blockchain Technology, Legal Status of Smart Contracts, Challenges of Regulating DLT, Blockchain, Competition Law and Antitrust, Blockchain and Regtech, Regulatory and Legal Perspectives of DAOs, and Blockchain and Intellectual Property.After completing the Digital Asset 101 Certificate, candidates interested to proceed with DEC’s professional development path, are invited to register for the CDAA®️ Level 1 examination at PearsonVUE through the website of DEC Institute, where they can download and study additional preparatory material (mandatory reading: Study Booklet CDAA®️ Level 1), which will be required to successfully pass the examination and obtain the CDAA®️ I professional designation and membership status at DEC. For experienced digital asset professionals, there is also the opportunity to earn the Level 2 charterholder status, unlocking addition career benefits and opportunities.