Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Finance, Banking, and Investment Professionals
• IT, Data, and Systems Engineers in Financial Institutions
• Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders in Fintech
• Business Analysts and Product Managers
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• Anyone seeking to understand or apply Blockchain and Fintech technologies

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand Fintech ecosystems, technologies, and key innovations
• Explain Blockchain fundamentals and distributed ledger technologies (DLT)
• Analyze how digital assets, DeFi, and tokenization impact traditional finance
• Evaluate Fintech applications such as mobile banking, InsurTech, and RegTech
• Assess Blockchain implementation challenges and cybersecurity considerations
• Develop strategic insights for digital transformation in financial services

DAY 1

Introduction to Fintech and Blockchain Concepts

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Evolution of Financial Technology
• Overview of the Fintech Ecosystem and Key Drivers
• Digital Transformation in Banking and Payments
• Blockchain Fundamentals – Distributed Ledger, Consensus Mechanisms, Nodes
• Overview of Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
• Global Trends in Fintech Innovation

DAY 2

Fintech Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Payments

• Fintech Architecture and Technology Stack
• Mobile Payments, e-Wallets, and Digital Banking Platforms
• Peer-to-Peer Lending, Crowdfunding, and Robo-Advisors
• Payment Gateways and API Integrations
• Cybersecurity in Fintech Systems
• RegTech and Compliance Automation Tools
• Case Studies

DAY 3

Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts

• Deep Dive into Blockchain Architecture and Protocols
• Consensus Algorithms (PoW, PoS, BFT, DPoS)
• Smart Contracts – Concept, Creation, and Execution
• Platforms: Ethereum, Hyperledger, Solana, Polygon
• Tokenization and Asset Digitization
• Blockchain Interoperability and Scalability
• Practical Use Cases in Finance, Supply Chain, and Identity Management

DAY 4

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Digital Asset Ecosystem

• Introduction to DeFi and Its Core Components
• Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) and Liquidity Pools
• Stablecoins, NFTs, and Token Economics
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)Risks and Opportunities in DeFi Platforms
• Blockchain Governance and Regulation
• Integrating DeFi into Traditional Financial Systems

DAY 5

Future Trends, Challenges, and Course Wrap-up

• Fintech Innovation, AI Integration, and Machine Learning Applications
• Data Analytics and Blockchain Synergy
• Global Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance Challenges
• Sustainability and Ethical Considerations in Fintech
• Review of Case Studies and Lessons Learned
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony