The Distributed Ledger Technology in Finance Certificate (DLT)
London & Globally Online. Starts: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency have become an essential part of the Fintech field, gaining more and more traction in traditional finance. There are numerous Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) startups, job openings and internal corporate projects. However, most finance professionals are not proficient in this domain area and there is a lack of consistent educational resources. The Distributed Ledger Technology in Finance Certificate (DLT) will close this gap. The Distributed Ledger Technology in Finance Certificate (DLT) is a 12 week qualification comprising of 3 modules, 12 lecture weeks, 3 assignments, a practical final project and a final sit down 3 hour examination using our global network of examination centres. This course has been designed to empower individuals who work in or are seeking a career in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency or Distributed Ledger Technology in finance. The DLT is a career-enhancing professional qualification, that can be taken worldwide. In partnership with WBS Training and QuantlifeTech.
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This course will help finance professionals understand Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) domain area main concepts, trends and get prepared for:
- Relevant job opportunities
- DLT-based projects
- DLT domain-specific investment research
- Upskill your employees
Weeks 1-4: Distributed Ledger Architecture
- Introduction to cryptography
- Decentralization and smart contracts
- Network architecture
Home assignment: white paper analysis for every student
- Home assignment review seminar
Weeks 5-8: DLT domain projects review, research and classification
- DLT domain projects overview and research
- DLT business models
- Market dynamics
- Guest lecture: To be confirmed
Home assignment due-diligence for a chosen project
- Home assignment review seminar
Weeks 8-12: DLT and Fintech Regulation
- Fintech policy overview (US, UK, EU, Malta)
- Cryptocurrency regulation (US, UK, EU, Malta)
- Cryptocurrency Taxation (US, UK, EU, Malta)
- Guest lecture: To be confirmed
Home assignment: DLT use-case idea research and pitch
- Home assignment review seminar
Final project: write a white-paper or business plan for a new DLT project or automation of a business process within an existing business.
- Final project review seminar
Qualification Examination