Blockchain and Digital Assets Programme
Build the blockchain and digital assets knowledge to perform with confidence in financial services
Understand the key trends, technologies and real-world applications shaping digital finance.
Explore how financial institutions are using blockchain and digital assets, develop practical knowledge through hands-on activities and learn directly from industry experts.
Start immediately
15 hours total
6 Expert-led courses
Executive Certificate
Hands-on Projects
Monthly Expert Sessions
A programme co-created by Singapore Management University (SMU), accredited by IBF and endorsed by SWIFT
Turn blockchain and digital assets into your professional advantage
Blockchain and digital assets are becoming increasingly important across financial services. Leading financial institutions are exploring how these technologies can support new products, services and ways of transferring value.
The Blockchain and Digital Assets for Financial Services programme, co-created with Singapore Management University, helps you build the knowledge to understand these developments and what they could mean for your role.
Learn through expert insights, institutional projects and practical activities designed specifically for professionals working in and around financial services.
Central Banks are working on CBDCs
(Atlantic Council, 2024)
Institutional Projects from the largest financial institutions
(CFTE, 2024)
DeFi expected reach of market cap by 2028
(Emergen Research, 2024)
Money and value in a digital world are being invented today, and blockchain and digital assets are at the forefront of this evolution.
Designed to support your professional development
Build practical knowledge
Complete 15 hours of self-paced learning across six chapters covering blockchain, digital assets and their applications in financial services.
Earn an accredited certificate
Complete the programme and receive an accredited certificate supported by recognised industry and academic bodies.
Learn from global experts
Gain insights from more than 30 industry experts working across different markets, sectors and areas of financial services.
Connect with a global community
Join CFTE’s global community of more than 200,000 alumni and connect with professionals learning about similar developments.
Keep up with developments across the industry
Continue building your knowledge through regular sessions with practitioners from around the world.
- Receive updates and perspectives from global practitioners
- Take part in interactive question-and-answer sessions
- Connect with other professionals and learners
Explore how blockchain is being used in financial services
Gain an informed view of blockchain and digital-assets developments through detailed analysis of projects from across the industry.
- Explore more than 200 institutional projects
- Understand each project’s objectives and industry application
- Learn directly from organisations and practitioners through expert interviews
Explore blockchain tools in practice
Use guided activities and CFTE’s learning assistant, Zelda, to explore blockchain concepts, tools and applications.
- Explore Etherscan
- Explore Ethereum nodes and network statistics
- Set up a blockchain wallet and create a smart contract
- Use MetaMask and create a decentralised application with a smart contract on Bunzz
- Examine Paxos Gold and the potential of tokenised assets
- Create and launch a decentralised autonomous organisation
- Mint your first NFT
At the end of this programme, you will be able to...
Explain key blockchain mechanisms, including decentralisation, cryptography and smart contracts, and understand how they relate to financial services.
Identify how blockchain and digital assets are being applied across financial services and understand the global trends and challenges influencing their development.
Examine how blockchain can be applied within institutional settings and consider the governance, risk-management and regulatory requirements involved.
Use your knowledge to participate more effectively in conversations, projects and decisions involving blockchain and digital assets.
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Get more information about the programme content, hands-on projects and industry experts.
Progress from foundational to advanced concepts
Complete 15 hours of learning across 6 expert-led chapters and build a practical understanding of blockchain and digital-assets infrastructure.
Explore how blockchain and digital assets are influencing financial services and why major financial institutions are incorporating these technologies into their operations and products.
Build the foundational knowledge needed to understand blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the relationship between decentralised and centralised finance.
Curriculum
- Introduction to Blockchain and Digital Assets
- Cryptography and the Double-Spending Issue
- Blockchain Fundamentals Beyond Bitcoin
- Cryptocurrencies and Their Impact
- DeFi versus CeFi
Associated skills
Blockchain fundamentals, digital finance and global applications of blockchain and digital assets.
Develop a foundation in distributed ledger technology and blockchain by comparing centralised and decentralised ledger systems.
Explore tokenomics, smart contracts and digital identities, and understand the logic and mechanisms behind blockchain-based systems.
Curriculum
- Centralised versus Decentralised Ledger Technologies
- Blockchain Systems
- Tokenomics
- Smart Contracts
- Digital Identities, Verifiable Credentials and Privacy
Associated skills
Distributed ledger technology, system tokenomics, smart contracts and digital identities.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the different forms of digital assets and the systems used to access, manage and exchange them.
Explore wallets, customer verification, anti-money laundering controls and the differences between centralised, decentralised and hybrid financial models.
Curriculum
- Taxonomy of Digital Assets
- Wallets, KYC and AML
- Centralised Finance
- Decentralised Finance and Hybrid Models
- Crypto-Asset Consumers
Associated skills
Digital-asset classification, stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, compliance, risk management, CeFi, DeFi, CeDeFi and ReFi.
Explore how blockchain and digital assets are moving into the institutional financial system.
Examine how financial institutions apply these technologies across tokenisation, securitisation, custody, cross-border transactions and insurance.
Curriculum
- Asset Tokenisation
- Securitisation
- Custodian Services
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Insurance
Associated skills
Applications of blockchain and digital assets, tokenisation, cross-border transactions and institutional blockchain projects.
Understand how blockchain technology is enabling new business models and applications beyond traditional financial services.
Explore its use across trade, supply chains, sustainability, the public sector, healthcare and humanitarian initiatives.
Curriculum
- New Business Models
- Trade and Supply Chains
- ESG and Sustainability
- Government and the Public Sector
- Healthcare and Humanitarian Applications
Associated skills
Blockchain-enabled business models, operational applications, ESG and sustainability, and blockchain applications in healthcare.
Explore the governance, compliance and risk-management considerations associated with blockchain and digital assets.
Understand cybersecurity risks, organisational governance, project failures and the importance of education and reliable information when evaluating blockchain initiatives.
Curriculum
- Compliance, Regulation and Risk
- Cybersecurity and Exploits
- Corporate Governance and Support
- Project Failures: Why They Happen and What We Have Learned
- Mindset, Education and Authenticating Information
Associated skills
Governance, compliance, cybersecurity, project evaluation, blockchain education and critical assessment of information.
Who should take this course?
This programme provides a practical grounding in blockchain and digital assets for professionals who want to understand how these developments are affecting financial services and their area of work.
Executives & Senior Leaders
Business Teams
Audit, risk, compliance and regulatory professionals
Operations and technology professionals
Why our alumni love our programmes
BEYOND THE CORE CURRICULUM
Join exclusive monthly sessions with leading blockchain and digital asset experts
Every month, learn directly from practitioners working across tokenisation, stablecoins, DeFi, digital asset custody and regulation. Explore the developments reshaping financial services, ask questions during live discussions and access an expanding library of expert sessions that keeps your knowledge current after you complete the core programme.
LATEST EXPERT SESSION
Stablecoins and Tokenisation for Real Businesses
PREVIOUS EXPERT SESSION
TradFi Meets DeFi: Market Liquidity, AMMs, the Future of Tokenisation and Lending Vaults
PREVIOUS EXPERT SESSION
The Blockchain and Digital Asset Landscape in 2026: From Experiments to Market Infrastructure
PREVIOUS EXPERT SESSION
Future-Proofing Trade Finance: The Role of Tokenisation, Standards and Collaboration
Enrol to join future sessions live and access previous expert discussions throughout your learning journey.
Enrol in Blockchain and Digital AssetsDelivered by top industry experts
Elizaveta Palaznik
Crypto-Assets Business Consultant, Independent services
Rhian Lewis
Author of Understanding Decentralised Finance
Huy Nguyen Trieu
CFTE, Co-Founder
Claire Calmejane
Chief Innovation Officer at Société Générale
Dr. Oriol Caudevilla
FinTech Advisor, Founder and Host of “A Digital Tomorrow” Podcast
Ilan Gildin
Chief Economist and Head of the Economic Department at the ISA
Programme Details
Start date
Starts immediately
Tuition
£720 or 3 x £240 monthly
Format
100% online & self-paced
Live Sessions
Monthly Webinars
Duration
15 hours of content
Earn an industry-accredited certificate
Receive an Executive Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets issued by CFTE and SMU Academy.
Use the certificate to demonstrate your understanding of blockchain, digital assets and their applications in financial services.
Build your knowledge of blockchain and digital assets
Get your employer to sponsor you
Did you know? Companies like JPMorgan Chase offer up to $7,500 in tuition sponsorship. Your employer might sponsor your learning too!
Your enrolment includes
- 6 expert-led chapters and 15 hours of self-paced content
- One year of monthly live sessions
- More than 30 video interviews with industry leaders
- 52 project case studies each year
- Lifetime access to CFTE’s global community
- A database of more than 200 analysed blockchain projects
- A taxonomy of blockchain projects and digital assets
- An accredited Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets
Mode of payment.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
Singapore funding. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents physically based in Singapore from eligible financial institutions and fintech firms are eligible for training grants. Click here to go to Singapore Management University’s website and access subsidy.
https://academy.smu.edu.sg/blockchain-and-digital-assets-financial-services-9106
Get reimbursed by your employer.
Speak to your manager about the course, and get a reimbursement by your employer. Here is how you can do it (with a template provided).
Installments.
You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 3-part payment plan option. The 3-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second and third during your course. Contact our team at learning@cfte.education for more information.
co-developed by
Accredited by
Endorsed by
SWIFT Institute is dedicated to bring insights and knowledge to those interested in the financial industry. It is proud to endorse this course on Blockchain and Digital Assets which it believes delivers knowledge that will help to understand the latest developments in the digitalisation of finance.
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Looking to upskill your organisation? Talk to us.
Interested in training your organisation or sponsoring the course? Contact our team and get more information on the programme.
Looking to upskill your organisation? Talk to us.
Interested in training your organisation or sponsoring the course? Contact our team and get more information on the programme.
About the programme
Blockchain and Digital Assets for Financial Services is an online program for learners seeking the competitive edge in emerging Financial Services.
From in-depth understanding of blockchain and digital assets to applying it in real life, professionals and business executives can apply the lessons to diverse business contexts. This course would help them understand potential benefits and challenges of this industry and enable them to explore different mechanisms of blockchain and digital assets.
Starts date
Enrol immediately
Programme Tuition
£720
Program Format
100% online, blend of self-paced and live lectures
Who Should Take this Programme?
Professionals including those in Financial Institutions, Governments, Public Sector, Regulators, Corporates, Industry Associations, Tech Companies, Fintech, Support Services and Entrepreneurs needing the skills and knowledge to stay competitive and understand the opportunities, benefits and challenges afforded by blockchain technologies and digital assets as viable solutions for institutional and economic applications.
- Executive and Senior Leaders
- Strategy teams
- Support Functions
- Tech Teams
- Business
Learning outcomes
- Foundational Knowledge. Have a solid foundation in blockchain and digital assets and the related regulatory compliance landscape.
- Comprehensive Blockchain Taxonomies. Learn various types of blockchain projects in 7 sectors such as retail finance, insurance, investment, etc around the world.
- Mechanism of digital assets. Understand the mechanisms of blockchain and digital assets such as decentralised consensus, cryptography, smart contracts, and other significant principles.
- Global views and market trends. Understand the potential benefits and challenges of blockchain and digital assets in the industry.
- Applications and Implementation. Dive into different applications and use cases in retail, government and institutional sectors.
- Business frameworks and models. Apply the blockchain and digital assets knowledge to various business frameworks and settings.
Why Blockchain and Digital Assets and why it’s an opportunity?
While the media has been fixated on cryptocurrencies, behind the scenes, institutions have been redefining the very fabric of financial services.
- Central banks are exploring CBDCs, with over 100 of them already working on digital currencies.
- Banks are pioneering bond tokenisation, and the industry is leveraging distributed ledgers for ESG.
- Initiatives like the Canton Network – involving major players such as Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Microsoft – are just the tip of the iceberg – our experts analysed hundreds of other ones.
Don’t miss out on this largely unexplored space, poised to revolutionise the future of finance.
100 Central Banks are working on CBDCs
200+ Institutional projects from the largest financial institutions
DeFi expected to reach a market cap of $507.92 billion in 2028
The leading programme on the market
It’s not just a course, it’s your gateway for the future of finance.
Develop skills with a Certification
Build Foundational Knowledge
16 hours of content across 6 chapters, self-paced
Gain a Global View
Learn with 30+ industry experts from all continents and sectors
Hands-on Projects
Apply what you learn with captsone projects
Then keep learning continuously
1-year of Monthly Webinars
Stay the smartest in the room with industry updates from experts
Be Continuously Updated
Keep learning with new projects and interviews each months
Build a Network
Connect and access a global community of alumni
Get an insider's view of the future of finance
- Access 50+ case studies from institutions like HSBC, EIB, Polygon and Goldman Sachs, broken down by industry experts
- Explore more than 200 institutional projects analysed for you
- Learn from 30+ innovators, CEOs, Head of Innovations and Policy-makers
Live Sessions
Get monthly industry updates from the world-leading thought leaders in blockchain and digital assets landscape
A Programme Globally Accredited
Co-developed by
accredited by
Endorsed by
SWIFT Institute is dedicated to bring insights and knowledge to those interested in the financial industry. It is proud to endorse this course on Blockchain and Digital Assets which it believes delivers knowledge that will help to understand the latest developments in the digitalisation of finance.
Programme contents
Chapter 1
Overview of Blockchain and Digital Assets
Financial institutions like HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered have implemented blockchain technology in their operations and included digital assets as their financial products. What strategy did these companies adopt? How can traditional financial institutions transform their business digitally?
Find out more about this in our curriculum!
Curriculum 📄
- Introduction to Blockchain and Digital Assets
- Cryptography and the double spending issue
- Blockchain Fundamentals
- Beyond Bitcoin: Diverse Cryptocurrencies and Their Impact
- DeFi vs CeFi
Associated Skills 📈
- Blockchain Fundamentals, Digital finance, Global use cases of blockchain and digital assets
Chapter 2
Decentralised Ledger Technologies (DLT) and Blockchain
This Chapter is a foundation of DLT and blockchain technology. You will have an opportunity to compare the difference between Centralised and Decentralised Ledger Technologies. This Chapter covers the concepts of system tokenomics, smart contracts and digital identities in blockchain. By the end of the Chapter, you will be able to understand the logic behind blockchain and the mechanism of DLT.
Curriculum 📄
- Centralised versus Decentralised Ledger Technologies
- Blockchain
- System Tokenomics
- Smart Contracts
- Digital Identities, Verifiable Credentials and Privacy
Associated Skills 📈
- DLT technology, system tokenomics, smart contracts and digital identities
Chapter 3
Fundamentals of Digital Assets
The global digital asset management market is expected to expand from USD 4.2 billion in 2022 to USD 8.0 billion by 2027. Large financial institutions such as HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered are involved in this digital transformation. This course will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of digital assets and its future trends.
Curriculum 📄
- Taxonomy of Digital Assets
- Wallets, KYC & AML
- Centralised Finance [CeFi]
- Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Hybrid Models
- Crypto Asset Consumers
Associated Skills 📈
- Asset Understanding, Stablecoins, Cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, Application of compliance and risk management in digital assets, CeFi, DeFi, CeDeFi and ReFi
Chapter 4
Institutional Applications in Finance
Blockchain is moving from a retail to an institutional world, with increasing implementations from central banks or organisations. Financial institutions like HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered have implemented blockchain technology in their operations and included digital assets as their financial products. This course will help professionals to learn real-world applications of blockchain and digital assets.
Curriculum 📄
- Asset Tokenisation
- Securitisation
- Custodian Services
- Cross-Border Transactions
- Insurance
Associated Skills 📈
- Applications of Blockchain and Digital Assets, Tokenization, Cross-border transactions, Blockchain Projects
Chapter 5
Infrastructure and New Paradigm Applications
Blockchain technology is enabling new business models and disrupting traditional finance industries. Almost half of the top 100 public companies are using blockchain amid growing institutional adoption. This course will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the new paradigm applications in blockchain.
Curriculum 📄
- New Business Models
- Trade and Supply Chain
- ESG and Sustainability
- Government and Public Sector
- Healthcare and Humanitarian
Associated Skills 📈
- Strategies for adopting blockchain in operations, Facilitation of ESG and Sustainability in Blockchain,
Blockchain in Healthcare Transformation
Chapter 6
Governance, Due Diligence and Risk
With blockchain and digital assets redefining finance as we know it, this chapter explores the governance and risk management for professionals and institutions. You will have an opportunity to go through the compliance, regulation and risk associated with blockchain applications. You will also discover how corporations adopt blockchain systems and how to deal with project failures with right mindsets.
Curriculum 📄
- Compliance, Regulation and Risk
- Cybersecurity and Exploits
- Corporate Governance and Support
- Project Failures: Why and What we have learnt?
- Mindset, Education and Authenticating Information
Associated Skills 📈
- Governance, Compliance Mitigates Financial Services Cybersecurity, Growth Mindset, Blockchain Education
Faculty
Senior Lecturers
Industry Experts
Gain knowledgeable insights and accelerate your learning journey with the industry experts from diverse backgrounds.
Earn an industry-accredited certificate
Receive an Executive Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets issued by CFTE and SMU Academy. The certificate program can serve as a stepping stone to further advancement in your career in digital finance. Don’t miss this opportunity to stand out in your field.
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SUBSIDIES
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents physically based in Singapore from eligible financial institutions and fintech firms are eligible for training grants and can receive up to 70% course fee funding.
Click here to go to Singapore Management University’s website and access subsidy.
https://academy.smu.edu.sg/blockchain-and-digital-assets-financial-services-9106
Download the programme brochure
Learn Blockchain and Digital Assets
One-Week Early Bird Available
Pricing includes:
- 6 courses and 15 hours of self-paced content
- 1 year of monthly live sessions
- 30+ video interviews from industry leaders
- 52 project case studies per year
- Lifetime access to global community
- Database of 200+ blockchain projects analysed
- Taxonomy of blockchain projects and Digital Assets
- Accredited Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets
co-developed by
Accredited by
Endorsed by
Mode of payment.
We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
Subsidies.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents physically based in Singapore from eligible financial institutions and fintech firms are eligible for training grants. Click here to go to Singapore Management University’s website and access subsidy.
https://academy.smu.edu.sg/blockchain-and-digital-assets-financial-services-9106
Get reimbursed by your employer.
Speak to your manager about the course, and get a reimbursement by your employer. Here is how you can do it (with a template provided).
Installments.
You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 3-part payment plan option. The 3-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second and third during your course. Contact our team at learning@cfte.education for more information.
Looking to upskill your organisation? Talk to us.
Interested in training your organisation or sponsoring the course? Contact our team and get more information on the programme.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers about our certificate programme
Anyone who wants to have a solid understanding of blockchain and digital assets should take this specialisation. Either to lead projects, a team or innovation applicable the world of blockchain.
At CFTE, we pride ourselves in offering courses for professionals, by professionals and offering a global view – this is how we compare with the market. This is done through videos, readings, and insights from CEOs to make the learning experience accessible. You will be able to take the course fully online and at your own pace, so you can be in charge of your proper upskilling. At CFTE, we believe there is an urgent need for all to learn the right skills for a world of digital finance, and we support all initiatives that are supporting the same goal.
We break our programmes into two types: short courses and specialisations. Our specialisations are a bundle of all of our short courses relating to an overarching topic. Specialisations allow learners to get a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of a given topic in its many areas. If you have previous experience on this specialisation’s subject or you are interested in learning more about a specific area of it, you can enrol in the individual course that covers your area of interest, instead of taking the whole specialisation. Feel free to chat with us if you’d like some advise on which one would suit you best!
There are no strict prerequisites for taking the course. The Blockchain and Digital Assets for Financial Services Programme aims to provide anyone interested in finance (in its wider definition) with a general overview of the trends in blockchain and digital assets, with the right balance between content that is easily accessible but that also provides insightful knowledge.
You will have access to the programme for 6 months from enrolment. This duration is set to ensure you can pace yourself for the best learning outcome. Though not a common request, you can talk to us if you need an extension of the access after the 6 months are up.
Yes, you will receive a digital certificate upon successful completion of the course. This certificate is digital so it can be shared at any time and embedded into your online professional profile.
- Mode of payment– We accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
- Installments – You can choose to pay the full amount, or you can opt for a 3-part payment plan option. The 3-part payment option requires one payment upfront, followed by second and third during your course. Contact our team at learning@cfte.education for more information.
- Get reimbursed by your employer. Speak to your employer and get funded for your learning! Here’s how we can help.
If you decide within one week after enrolling in the course (or 5% of completion) that it’s not the right fit for you, we will issue a full refund.
A programme co-designed by UK and Singapore institutions
Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship
CFTE is a global learning & innovation platform for the financial services industry. Started in 2017, developed 6 specialisations and created the on-demand learning platform THINK that reached 100,000 learners in 100+ countries. CFTE’s courses are taken by professionals, 70% of whom come from tier 1 banks. The company is built on 3 main pillars: Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship.
SMU Academy
The SMU Academy is the continuing education arm of Singapore Management University. SMU Academy provides professionals and working adults with the opportunity to upgrade their knowledge and skills through a range of part-time education programmes. SMU Academy’s mission is to empower Singapore’s workforce with the competencies and career resilience required for this era of disruption.
