Executive Certificate in Blockchain & Digital Assets

This 12-week online course starts 5 November 2025 with chapters released every two weeks. Enrolments are accepted until the start date. Early enrolment discount is available for applications received by 10 September 2025, reducing the price to £1999+vat. Usual price £2359+vat.

Key Benefits

• Understand the emergence of Bitcoin and the problems it was designed to resolve
• Define and understand the differences between Distributed Ledger Technology and Blockchain technology
• Understand the key terminology associated with digital assets
• Analyse the ecosystem and the role of exchanges
• Appreciate the differences between layer 1 and layer 2 protocols
• Explore the key financial crime risks involved in cryptoassets
• Assess how the typologies compare / differ from those in traditional finance
• Identify the red flags specific to cryptoassets and how risk is controlled and managed through compliance measures and advanced blockchain analytics technology
• Appreciate the importance of customer information and why this is relevant for cryptoassets
• Analyse the evolving regulatory landscape
• Review the key challenges / areas of focus for regulators
• Understand the impact on financial services beyond a means of exchange and payment
• Develop an awareness of emerging trends in use cases
• Understand the impact of key ESG considerations

Course Overview

This programme has been developed to enable finance professionals to build a comprehensive practical understanding of the emerging and complex sector of digital assets. The course explores the key concepts of decentralised finance (DEFI), non-fungible tokens (NFT’s), and decentralised autonomous organisations (DAO’s).

The course also covers the key financial crime risks associated with digital assets, and the measures and emerging technology in place to mitigate these risks, enabling you to develop the knowledge to stay ahead of potential threats.

We’ll review the strategic applications and impact of blockchain technology within financial services. As blockchain technology continues to disrupt traditional financial models, this programme will help you stay ahead of the curve and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

Finally you’ll also explore the emerging legal and regulatory landscape, equipping you with a solid understanding of current developments and approaches relating to regulation.

18 CPD hours awarded by ZISHI, a recognised CISI Premier Training Partner.