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Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialization Program Overview

CFI’s Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets (CDA) Specialist Program equips you with practical knowledge & insights on the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, including cryptocurrency analysis, digital asset technicalities, and much more. Learn at your own pace, on-demand and from anywhere, and join the league of professionals from top organizations like Binance, Circle, and Blockchain.com. 

Program Overview

5 courses

4 Required Courses

10-12 Hours

Average completion time

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Your Path to a Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialization

A comprehensive catalog of five courses delivering real-world skills for the future of decentralized finance.

Step 1.

4 Required Courses

Learn from industry experts at your own pace.

Introduction to Cryptocurrency
4.8 (125 Ratings)
1h 8min
1h 8min
Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Bitcoin Explained
4.9 (15 Ratings)
1h 8min
1h 8min
Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Understanding Ethereum
4.7 (11 Ratings)
1h 1min
1h 1min
Cryptocurrency Intermediates: Altcoins, Stablecoins, CBDCs and NFTs
4.9 (12 Ratings)
1h 27min
1h 27min
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Step 2.

Practice Labs

Electives are optional, supplementary courses designed to expand your Excel analytics skills.

Mint Your Own NFT
4.9 (13 Ratings)
11min
11min
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Get Specialized

Specializations allow narrow and deep focus on a targeted subject area, with particular attention to specific analysis techniques and actionable skills.

They are designed to deepen your industry acumen and to prepare you for faster professional growth within the sector.

Skill Categories and Learning Objectives

1
40%
Technical understanding of Digital Assets
2
35%
Cryptocurrency Analysis
3
25%
Purpose of Cryptocurrencies
1
2
3
  1. 1.
    40%
    Technical understanding of Digital Assets
  2. 2.
    35%
    Cryptocurrency Analysis
  3. 3.
    25%
    Purpose of Cryptocurrencies

Purpose of Cryptocurrencies

  • Find out how cryptocurrencies came to be
  • Examine whether digital currency is money
  • Identify the different types of digital assets

Technical understanding of Digital Assets

  • Understanding blockchains, digital cryptography and hash functions
  • Use of smart contracts and decentralized applications
  • Explain the difference between cryptocurrencies
  • How to create digital assets

Cryptocurrency Analysis

  • Critically analyze the investment case for cryptocurrencies
  • Learn to recognize scams and other potential fraud in digital assets
  • Determine the benefits and limitations of investing in leading digital currencies

Taught by Industry Experts

Andrew Loo

Andrew Loo

Andrew is VP, Capital Markets at CFI. Prior to joining CFI in 2019, Andrew retired in 2017 as Managing Director at Nomura Securities in Hong Kong, where he managed the fixed income sales efforts to Central Banks and Sovereign Wealth Funds in the region.

Explore Your Career Options

Over 85% of executives, supervisors, and HR professionals agree that certified individuals bring value, gain credibility, and are seen as top performers.
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  • Crypto Fundraiser

    Crypto Fundraiser

    Crypto Fundraisers are responsible for developing strategies that attract investments from VCs, family offices, private investors, and crypto funds.
  • DeFi Analyst

    DeFi Analyst

    A DeFi Analyst provides actionable analytics and insights on various crypto ecosystems and DeFi protocols.
  • Blockchain Product Manager

    Blockchain Product Manager

    A Blockchain Product Manager is responsible for developing the product launch plans of new blockchain-based technologies and features.
  • Tokenomics Specialist

    Tokenomics Specialist

    A Tokenomics Specialist develops models to determine the viability of new crypto projects and assess undervalued cryptocurrencies.
  • Crypto Fund Investment Manager

    Crypto Fund Investment Manager

    An Investment Manager is responsible for evaluating investment opportunities, executing crypto trades, and ultimately driving the fund’s investment strategy.

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What Our Students Say

Over 75% of CFI learners report improved productivity or competency within weeks.

I’m about to start a new job at Fidelity Alternative Investments Department, and this course helped me understand step by step how the process works and understand how to calculate dollars into cryptocurrency, understanding the transaction processes, the terminology, and the pros and cons in real time.

Angela Licata

This course breaks down very complex concepts into easy-to-understand diagrams. This course provided me with great foundational knowledge to start learning about cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Paolo Hermogenes

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