Nikhil Vadgama
Deputy Executive Director at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies
CHARTERED DIGITAL ASSET ANALYST - CDAA®️ 1
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
About This Course
The crypto and digital asset markets have become a global industry where well-funded start-ups are growing towards becoming global leaders, and traditional financial institutions are investing and expanding into related services. While regulation is becoming increasingly important, the industry lacks professionals with well-founded knowledge and experience in both worlds. The Chartered Digital Asset Analyst® addresses this gap with a holistic certification programme developed with leading academic and industry players.
The CDAA®️ has been designed for professionals with backgrounds in finance, banking, asset management and trading.
What you'll learn
The CDAA®️ Level 1 MOOC is a preparatory course which comprises three macro-modules, aligned with all other preparatory materials 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 14 topics related to Blockchain History, Blockchain Principles, Consensus Mechanisms, Blockchain Architectures, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrencies, Tokens, Blockchain Protocols, Wallets, Scalability, Interoperability, dApps, DAOs and Oracles.
BUSINESS and ECONOMICS:
In this section, we explore 17 topics related to Blockchain and the Internet, Blockchain Ecosystem, Industry Investment, ICOs and 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), Application Areas in Non-Financial Service Sectors, Application Areas of NFTs, Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
LEGAL and REGULATORY:
In this section, we explore 9 topics related to Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets and Applications, Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets and 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 this MOOC, candidates can 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 designation.
Learner testimonials
"Most knowledge in the blockchain space is self-taught. Certification through the DEC Institute establishes an education standard, which serves as a useful calibration for test candidates, companies and blockchain educators alike." - Susanne Fromm, General Partner at Vanagon Ventures
"Finally those professionals who have been working in the industry and learning by themselves can certify and prove their expertise." - Marcel Niederberger, CEO Ficas AG
"DEC Institute´s charter titles enable us to proof our team’s expertise in front of clients in this new space." - Dr. Stefan Reidt
About the Instructors
Paolo Tasca
Professor at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies
Stefan Craß
Senior Researcher at ABC Research
Radhakrishna Dasari
Technical Education Lead at Web3 Foundation
Tim Weingärtner
Professor at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Philipp Sandner
Professor at Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
Manuel Klein
Product Manager at Leading Global Bank
Masud Sultan
Project Manager at Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
Silvan Andermatt
Research Fellow at DEC Institute
Giacomo Vella
Researcher at Politecnico di Milano
Reza Nourmohammadi
Post-Doctoral Fellow at UBC Blockchain Lab
Marcel Harmann
Entrepreneur and Course Director at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Jane Thomason
Research Fellow at DEC Institute
Teng Andrea Xu
Ph.D Student at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Antony Welfare
Senior Advisor CBDC at Ripple
Vinzenz Treytl
Senior Researcher at ABC Research
Silvan Sperl
Product Specialist at SEBA Bank
Juan Ignacio Ibañez
Researcher at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies
Jonas Groß
Lecturer and Researcher at Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
Charles Kerrigan
Partner at CMS Law and Tax
Chris DePow
Head of Risk Management at Elliptic
Philippe Rixhon
Industry Associate at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a CDAA®️ I chartholder title?
Proving your knowledge and expertise in front of clients, employers, industry peers, recruiters and regulators can be difficult in the Blockchain, Digital Assets and Web3 space, as topics are interdisciplinary, evolving quickly and require access to widespread and not easily accessible information. As a charterholder of DEC you can prove that you have what it takes to claim yourself as a professional, and you can access the right network and resources which allows you to remain up to date with latest developments and professional practices.
What is the target group of either CBA®️ or CDAA®️?
CDAA®️: for professionals with backgrounds in finance, banking, asset management and trading, from all functions and levels of responsibility. CBA®️: for professionals with backgrounds in enterprise, healthcare, public services, utilities and supply chain, from all functions and levels of responsibility.
What does CDAA® or CBA® examination cost?
Level 1: € 437 Level 2: € 367 Level 1 and 2: €784 These prices include the Study Booklet with sample questions. The MOOC preparatory courses have a separate pricing as per Edx.org. You can register by acquiring the CDAA® or CBA® exam access on DEC´s website.
Is there an exam at the end of the MOOC?
No, you are free to decide if you want to take the CDAA® or CBA® exam after the MOOC is completed. You need to register on DEC´s website for the exam.
Do I get a certification after the MOOC?
Yes, you get a "Certificate of Completion" on the verified track, which is attesting that you have participated and completed the MOOC. Please note that this does not qualify you as either CDAA® or CBA® charterholder. For this, you need to pass the CBA® or CDAA® examination at DEC Institute.
What organisation issue the CBA or CDAA chartholder title?
The CDAA® and CBA® are issued mutually by both the DEC Institute and the DEC Association. Both charter, the CDAA® and CBA®, are registered trademarks.
What is a CDAA® or CBA® charter?
A CDAA® and CBA® charter are designations given to those who have completed the CBA® and CDAA® Program Level 1 and 2.
The CDAA® and CBA® Program are two-part exams that test the fundamentals of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets and Web3 related to technology, business and economics, and legal and regulatory aspects. DEC charterholders earn the right to use the CDAA® and CBA® designation after program completion and membership registration.