Course Overview:

The "Blockchain for Fintech Leaders & Practitioners" is a comprehensive 4-day program designed to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of blockchain technology and its applications in the financial technology (fintech) sector. The course covers essential technical concepts of blockchain, including cryptography, public blockchains like Bitcoin, and prominent blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and IOTA Tangle. Participants will explore real-world case studies in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) to understand how blockchain transforms the industry. The course also delves into cross-border payments, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), financial inclusion, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications of blockchain.

Course Objectives

• Provide participants with a technical foundation in blockchain technology.
• Differentiate between various blockchain platforms, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger Fabric.
• Understand the practical applications of blockchain in BFSI.
• Explore blockchain's role in cross-border payments, CBDCs, financial inclusion, and tokenization.
• Analyze real-world case studies to assess the impact of blockchain in the financial sector.
• Engage in practical case study activities to propose blockchain solutions to business challenges.
• Evaluate participants' understanding through a final assessment.

Prerequisites

• No prerequisites are required for this course.
• It is designed for fintech leaders and practitioners looking to gain expertise in blockchain technology.

Module Outlines

• Introduction to Course and Learning Objectives
• Essential understanding of Blockchain
• Technical Concepts of Blockchain
• Concepts of Cryptography
• Public Blockchain
• Introduction to Bitcoin

• Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: Highlighting key differences.
• Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM): Understanding its role in smart contracts.
• Hyperledger Fabric Components: Learning the essential components.
• IOTA Tangle: Exploring the DAG-based technology for blockchain innovation.

• Explore Blockchain evolution
• Examine the Value Framework and Benefits in BFSI.
• Understand Distributed Ledger Types and Business Considerations.
• Study real-world Case Studies in BFSI.
• Discuss Blockchain's role in Cross-border payments and CBDC.
• Analyze its applications in Financial Inclusion and Tokenization.
• Explore Blockchain's Role in Decentralized Finance.

• Exploring blockchain applications in trade, supply chain, accounting, and insurance.
• Engaging in a practical blockchain case study activity.
• Assessing business challenges, proposing solutions, and presenting them.
• Final assessment to evaluate understanding and knowledge.

Course Outcomes

Participants completing this course will:

• Have a strong foundational knowledge of blockchain technology.
• Understand the key differences between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger Fabric.
• Be able to analyze blockchain applications in BFSI through real-world case studies.
• Comprehend the role of blockchain in cross-border payments, CBDCs, financial inclusion, and DeFi.
• Gain practical experience in proposing blockchain solutions to business challenges in the fintech sector.
• Receive a certificate of completion.