Overview

Over the last few years there has been a real push to develop assets based on blockchain technology such as digital assets or crypto assets. The technology also enables the development of various types of financial instruments such as stable-coins, central bank digital money (CBDC) or tokenized traditional assets. After more than a decade of adoption by the investment world, it is progressively gaining volume and market share. It is no surprise that regulation has consistently reached these assets and this technology. Currently in Europe, the Directive for the Prevention of Money Laundering, AML5, is in force and MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto Assets) is drafted.

Traditional financial entities are beginning to offer or consider products and services related to this sector: intermediation in cryptocurrencies, tokenized vehicles, NFTs, derivatives on crypto assets, etc.

The programme provides the basic knowledge to face cryptocurrencies and financial assets represented in blockchain.

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Exam dates 2026
09. March – 22. June – 21. September – 07. December

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Financial professionals such as financial advisors, research analysts, sales people, risk managers, legal experts, and technical specialists, who are looking to understand digital assets and their evolving regulation.
  • Individuals working in banking, finance, and insurance who can benefit from expanding their knowledge in this area.
  • Individual investors interested in gaining insights into digital assets and their relevance in the financial world.

Format

  • Format of the course: online
  • The study material on the learning platform includes the complete syllabus and contains videos, course presentations, self assessment tests.
  • Course language is English.

Admission

There are no admission requirements.

Certification / Recognation

  • The DiAM certificate is awarded after having completed the course and successfully passed the examination.
  • The programme is accredited for SAQ re-certification
  • The international certificate DiAM is awarded by the European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies EFFAS.

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Testimonials

Technological progress and digitalisation are a fact and will change our everyday lives, sometimes disruptively. With the knowledge I gained from the Fintech course, I can better assess the impact of innovative technologies on the banking industry. At the same time, I realised that non-banks such as BigTechs have a great influence on our consumer behaviour. Immersing myself in the fascinating worlds of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies has also broadened my perspective. I can use the expertise I gained in the course in client meetings and thereby create additional value for my clients.

Fintech is the future, so I wanted to deepen my knowledge in this area. The learning material is comprehensive and of high quality, with good examples, suggestions and ideas for practice. The lecturer brings extensive expertise in his field, which he transmits in a targeted-oriented way, and gets to the point.

The topic is constantly gaining importance and is becoming noticeable in our daily work as client advisors. That is why I decided to take further training in this area. The knowledge gained can be well applied in my daily work.