Training Objectives

Following the participation of this introductory course, individuals will have a clear understanding of the idea of what DeFi consists of and any relevant matters that surround this paradigm shift.  Specifically participants will be able to: 

• Describe what is DeFi 
• Identify the differences between traditional finance and decentralized finance 
• Explain how DeFi disrupts traditional finance 
• Comprehend how DeFi works 
• Understand what Decentralized Applications (Dapps) are, how they work and how they are used 
• List the benefits of DeFi 
• Explore the DeFi applications 
• Discuss about DeFi as the future of finance  

Training Outline

Understanding Decentralized Finance (DeFi) 

• Centralized Financial Systems and the main issues 
• What is Decentralized Finance? Definition  
• The differences between Centralized Finance (Traditional) and Decentralized Finance 
• How does DeFi work? The process 
• Decentralized Infrastructure 
• Features and Characteristics 
• What are Dapps and how they work? 
• Why is DeFi important and what are the benefits? 
• Exploring Decentralized Financial services (exchanges, lending, borrowing, insurance, etc) 
• Case Studies 
• Is DeFi the future?  Discussion 

Who Should Attend

This course is for suitable for beginners and newcomers to DeFi as well as for people from all kinds of backgrounds who are interested in learning what DeFi is about.  The course is also ideal for: 

• Financial advisors 
• Compliance officers 
• Professionals in the banking sector (Including neo and challenger banks) 
• Government Agencies 
• Corporate Administrators  
• Executives and Senior managers, HR Managers 
• Strategy Managers 
• Technology Strategy Leaders 
• Digital Transformation Heads, Officers and Team Members 
• Innovation Leaders and members of Innovations labs 
• Project Managers and Associate Project Managers 
• Legal Professionals, Legal Advisors, EU Lawyers 
• Attorneys of the Republic 
• Internal Lawyers (working in any legal department of an organization or government) 
• Legal Services Professionals 
• Graduate Lawyers and Junior Lawyers 
• Law Researchers, Law Students, University Students 
• IT Professionals, Legal Technologists, Legal Programmers, Software Developers 
• Legal Analysts  
• Legal Projects Managers 
• University graduates looking to expand their knowledge 

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver theoretical knowledge supported by power-point presentations.  This course aims at delineating what DeFi is and how it works by providing an in-depth understanding.  Participants will also benefit from a discussion throughout the programme and a Q&A session at the end of the programme. 

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in Blockchain and Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

For the CySEC requirements, CPD units attained from this course should not exceed the 50% of the total CPD Units of each individual.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.