Cambridge Digital Assets for Enterprises (CDAE) Online course

What the course covers

Module 1: Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Principles 

Build a strong foundation in digital assets, cryptoassets and blockchain technology, developing the knowledge needed to navigate the digital assets ecosystem. 

Module 2: Digital Money

Explore the evolution of digital money, including stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and their implications for business, innovation and regulation. 

Module 3: Tokenisation and Centralised Finance 

Discover how tokenisation and centralised finance (CeFi) are reshaping financial services, including key opportunities, risks and regulatory considerations. 

Module 4: Distributed Financial Market Infrastructure 

Explore decentralised finance (DeFi), its underlying business models, and its potential to complement traditional financial systems and reshape financial infrastructure. 

Module 5: Digital Assets and ESG 

Assess the environmental, social and governance considerations of cryptoassets, including sustainability challenges, carbon impacts and decentralised governance models. 

Module 6: Regulation and Supervision of Digital Assets 

Examine evolving regulatory approaches to digital assets and develop insights into risk management, compliance and organisational implications. 

Module 7: Digital Assets Corporate Strategy and Compliance 

Develop approaches for integrating digital assets into organisational strategy, governance and compliance frameworks while supporting responsible innovation. 

Capstone Project: Develop a Digital Assets initiative for your organisation 

The Capstone Project is the culmination of your learning journey, enabling you to apply course concepts to a real business challenge or opportunity within your organisation. 

Supported by expert mentors and a global network of peers, you will develop a practical proposal aligned with your organisation’s strategic, operational, innovation or compliance priorities. By the end of the course, you’ll have a tangible initiative that can be further refined and implemented within your organisation. 

Your Capstone could focus on: 

Developing a digital assets strategy for your organisation.

Identifying opportunities for tokenisation.  

Assessing enterprise blockchain use cases.

Designing governance and compliance frameworks.  

Evaluating digital money and payment innovations.  

Building a roadmap for digital transformation. 

Expert mentoring and peer collaboration 

Throughout the course, you will receive guidance from expert mentors and collaborate with professionals from around the world to refine your Capstone. 

Benefits

Embark on an enriching 8-week online learning journey. This course offers: 

• Live lectures from Cambridge academics and industry leaders.  
• Practical case studies from across the digital assets’ ecosystem.  
• Interactive tutorials and peer discussions.  
• A mentor-supported Capstone Project. 

You will: 

• Build practical knowledge of blockchain, tokenisation and digital assets.  
• Evaluate enterprise use cases and digital transformation opportunities.  
• Understand evolving regulatory and compliance considerations.  
• Develop a practical initiative for your organisation.  
• Earn a Certificate of Completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education. 

Who should attend

Designed for professionals working across: 

• financial services and banking  
• legal, compliance and risk management  
• regulation and supervision  
• business leadership and strategy  
• consulting and advisory services  
• fintech and digital finance  
• entrepreneurs and founders in digital finance 

If you are a regulator, please go to the Cambridge Digital Assets for Regulators page .

No technical background required.

The course is designed for professionals looking to understand the strategic and business implications of digital assets. No technical or coding experience is required. 

Course leadership and speakers

The course brings together Cambridge academics, digital assets specialists and industry practitioners with expertise across blockchain, digital assets, regulation, fintech and financial innovation. 

Raghavendra Rau

Academic Director, CCAF

Professor Rau is an Academic Director of the CCAF, with research focused on how firms and investors acquire and use information. He has held senior academic and leadership roles, and is a recipient of the 2015 Ig Nobel Prize in Management.

Bryan Zhang

Co-founder and Executive Director, CCAF

Bryan is a globally recognised leader in FinTech and regulatory innovation and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge.

Hunter Sims

Associate Director, CCAF

Hunter’s work focuses on digital assets, financial inclusion and frontier market investing, informed by experience across corporate banking in the United States and digital transformation in microfinance in Rwanda. 

Keith Bear

Fellow and Digital Assets and Distributed Ledger Technology Expert, CCAF

Keith Bear is a Fellow at CCAF focused on research and industry collaboration in Digital Assets, AI and Fintech innovation, and chairs the Cambridge Digital Asset Research programme. Previously, he was responsible globally for the strategy, development and execution of IBM's business in Financial Markets.

Hugo Coelho

Director of Policy and Advisory, Fii

Hugo oversees research and advisory work on digital assets, artificial intelligence, big tech, and climate and technology at Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii). He served as chief advisor to the President of the Eurogroup, where he was closely involved in negotiations on the Capital Markets Union, Banking Union, and other key financial regulations relevant to the Euro Area.

Alexander Nuemueller

Research Associate, CCAF

Alexander leads the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme’s research efforts on the climate impact of digital assets at CCAF. Drawing on extensive practical experience within the crypto ecosystem, he brings deep domain expertise to his work. Prior to joining the CCAF, Alexander held various roles in traditional finance, including corporate banking, proprietary trading, and asset management.

Hatim Hussain

Research Affiliate, Fii

Hatim is a Research Affiliate at CCAF. He is a practicing lawyer in India, advising on fintech, data protection, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, gaming, and telecom matters. He holds previous working experience in financial services sector and has served over 8 years on several senior management level roles.

Roman Proskalovich

Digital Assets Research Lead, Fii

Roman leads the Emergent Money Systems workstream within the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme at the CCAF and Digital Assets research lead at Fii. Besides academic research Roman has also worked for the industry and government: he has more than 8 years of practical experience in the field of economics, finance and investment, including 3 years at the governmental agency, which facilitates foreign investment, analyses macroeconomic processes and participates in the development of investment policies.

Past speakers

Learn from leading experts and practitioners from global financial institutions, technology companies and research organisations, including: 

• Alvaro Garrido Mesa, Legal node 
• Amarjit Singh, Ernst & Young 
• Andrew Whitworth, Ripple 
• Ann Sofie Cloots, University of Cambridge 
• Anoosh Arevshatian, Zodia Custody 
• Brian Byagaba, ADGM 
• Bryan Zhang, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) 
• Christoph Kreiterling, Trier University 
• Daniel Batten, Climatetech Investor 
• David Meirich, Swiss Financial Market Authority (FINMA) 
• Dea Markova, Forefront Advisors 
• Elliot David, Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol 
• Isadora Arrendondo, Hedera 
• Italo Borssatto, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) 
• Joachim Schwerin, Economist and Blockchain expert 
• Jon Fink Isaksen, Stellar Development Foundation 
• Lucy Wong, Bank for International Settlements (BIS) 
• Mat Seneviratne, Deutsche Bank 
• Muneeb Shah, Ernst & Young 
• Nicolas Kozakiewicz, Blockchain and Stablecoin Expert 
• Sami Alkhair, Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii) 
• Timothy Lane, Senior Economic Advisor, Former Bank of Canada 
• Vivek Raman, Etherealize 

Frequently asked questions 

What is the Cambridge Digital Assets for Enterprises course about?  

The Cambridge Digital Assets for Enterprises (CDAE) course helps professionals understand the opportunities, risks, and strategic implications of blockchain, digital assets, tokenisation, digital money, and distributed ledger technology (DLT). 

Combining Cambridge research, industry insights, case studies and peer learning, the course provides practical frameworks to help organisations evaluate digital asset opportunities, manage emerging risks and make informed strategic decisions. 

Who is this course designed for?  

The course is designed for professionals working across: 

• Financial services and banking  
• Legal, compliance and risk management  
• Regulation and supervision  
• Business leadership and strategy  
• Consulting and advisory services  
• FinTech and digital finance  
• Entrepreneurs and founders in digital finance  

It is ideal for professionals looking to develop an enterprise-focused understanding of digital assets and their impact on organisations. 

 Do I need a technical background in financial technologies?  

No technical background is required.  

Do I need to be proficient in English to attend the courses? 

Unless specified, all our courses are taught in English and participants are required to be proficient in spoken and written English to attend. We do not provide translation facilities. 

How long is the course and what is the expected time commitment?  

The course runs for 8 weeks and is delivered fully online.  You should expect to dedicate approximately 5–6 hours per week to lectures, learning materials, discussions, and assignments.  

How is the course delivered?  

The course combines several learning formats designed to support practical, collaborative learning, including:  

• Online learning through a virtual learning environment  
• Live online sessions with global experts  
• Real-world case studies  
• Knowledge checks and reflection exercises  
• Moderated peer discussions  
• A mentored capstone project  
• Together, these elements create an engaging learning experience for professionals across the global regulatory community.  

 How much does the course cost?  

The course fee is USD 2,500.   

*UK-based learners (companies and individuals) will be charged 20% UK VAT, and fees will be payable in GBP. EU individuals will pay VAT based on their country of residence.  

 What research informs this course?  

The course draws on the latest research, global case studies, and the collective expertise of leading academics and practitioners in fintech, digital assets, digital financial services, policy, and regulation, bringing together participants from across the globe, fostering a vibrant learning environment where ideas are exchanged, challenges are debated, and solutions are co-created.  

 How can I get more information or contact the course team?  

For further information about the course or the application process, please contact the course team at ccaf.edu@jbs.cam.ac.uk .

One of our course coordinators will be able to provide additional details and discuss how the course can support your organisation’s objectives.