Digital Asset Professional Certification Program

Blockchain and digital assets are becoming mainstream in the fast-moving web 3.0 technology landscape. The Digital Asset Professional Certification Program from Global DCA explores new and emerging technologies in Digital Assets, Digital Currencies, Tokens, Decentralized Finance, and the Blockchain Ecosystem. Get the complete industry knowledge you need to succeed. Join like-minded professionals as we explore the future of the digital assets industry.

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Course Preview

Watch an introduction and course overview from Global DCA CEO, Gabriella Kusz.

Testimonial

The Digital Asset Certificate Program, from the Global Digital Asset and Cryptocurrency Association, was great! The content was easy to use, understand and stay up-to-date with. The weekly program calls got us interacting with high level professionals in the field and with our classmates. It was great to hear different perspectives and bounce ideas around. Thank you!!

Daniel Vallejos

Web3 Evangilist

Week 1: Bitcoin & Blockchain

We’ll discuss the basics of the original cryptocurrency. Learning this will be 50% of the necessary knowledge when it comes to digital assets.

After week 1 you’ll be able to answer these questions:

Why was Bitcoin created?
How does it use cryptography to solve financial problems?
What are Proof of Work and mining?
What is monetary policy in relation to Bitcoin?
Why does bitcoin have value?
Why would anyone invest in bitcoin?

Week 2: Ethereum

We’ll talk about the second most valuable and used cryptocurrency and network. This gets us talking about the evolution of blockchain technology.

After week 2 you’ll be able to answer these questions:

Week 3: Custody, Wallets & Exchanges

We’ll cover the new type of custody created by bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies – wallets – that demand different regulation.

After week 3 you’ll be able to answer these questions:

What is self-custody?
What is a wallet?
How can I buy crypto?
What is the difference between an exchange and a wallet?
How do I keep my crypto safe?
What is the process to send crypto to someone?
How can I view my crypto transactions?

Week 4: Decentralized Finance

We’ll discuss DeFi – the new financial ecosystem providing opportunities for more participation in the global economy, with more risks.

After week 4 you’ll be able to answer these questions:

How are Smart Contracts creating DeFi?
What is a lending protocol?
How can I swap one crypto asset for another without an exchange?
What is staking?
Protocols
What is meant by “liquidity provider?”
Can we use Smart Contracts to create new insurance products?

Week 5: Use Cases

We’ll list some of the hyped use cases and popular terms: Web 3, NFTs, DAOs, Security Tokens, and the obvious subject of regulation in the near future.

After week 5 you’ll be able to answer these questions:

Week 6: Crypto in Your World

We’ll discuss some regulations (or attempts at regulation) of Crypto, DeFi, and Digital Assets, accompanying risks and opportunities.

After week 6 you’ll be able to answer these questions:

Why is crypto so difficult to regulate?
What are the current regulations and agencies that affect crypto?
Where are regulations possible?
Why do we even need regulation for crypto and DeFi?
What are some of the current trends in crypto?

Meet the Instructor

Adam Blumberg is a Certified Financial Planner, and a former Registered Investment Advisor. He co-founded Interaxis in 2019 to educate advisors and investors on digital assets and decentralized finance.

His Interaxis YouTube channel is viewed by thousands across the globe. Adam is a regular contributor to Coindesk’s Crypto for Advisors and was featured on Bloomberg TV and Blockworks.