Introduction

Fintech and blockchain technologies are reshaping financial services, banking operations, and payment ecosystems worldwide. As financial institutions respond to digital disruption, regulatory pressure, and evolving customer expectations, leaders must understand how fintech solutions and blockchain platforms interact with existing financial, legal, and governance frameworks. This training course explains the foundations of fintech, blockchain, and digital currencies while clarifying their real-world implications for banking, payments, budgeting, and transaction processing. Participants gain a practical perspective on how these technologies support innovation, efficiency, and transparency, while also understanding regulatory expectations and associated risks within financial systems.

Key focus areas include:

 

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course adopts an interactive and applied learning approach, combining expert-led instruction, structured discussions, practical exercises, and real-world case analysis. Participants engage with realistic scenarios to strengthen understanding of fintech and blockchain applications within regulated financial environments.

 

Fintech and Blockchain Masterclass

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to…

  • Understand fintech and blockchain in financial services
  • Support digital transformation initiatives in banking
  • Assess regulatory and governance implications of new technologies
  • Manage or oversee digital payment and transaction systems
  • Evaluate innovation opportunities within financial institutions
  • Strengthen strategic awareness of emerging financial technologies

Course Outline

Day 1

Challenges in Finance & Banking

  • Evolving landscape of finance and banking
  • Impact of Technological disruption
  • Regulatory changes & Economic uncertainties
  • Consumer expectations and the demand for innovative financial services

Introduction to Fintech

  • Definition and scope of Fintech
  • Evolution of Fintech
  • Key drivers of the Fintech revolution
  • Fintech's role in addressing financial challenges

The Fintech Ecosystem

  • The Fintech ecosystem: Startups, incumbents, and technology giants
  • Key players and their roles in the Industry
Day 2

Existing Fintech Applications

  •  Examples of successful Fintech applications

Fundamentals of Blockchain

  • Introduction to blockchain technology
  • Key components and terminology
  • How Blockchain works

Differentiating Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

  • Distinguishing between blockchain as a technology and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
  • Understand the use cases and benefits of each
Day 3

Bitcoin

  • The history of Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin in practice

Decentralised Finance

  •  Introduction to DeFi and core principles

Central Banks

  • How central banks ae embracing Blockchain technology
  • Overview of CBDC’s
Day 4

Integration of Fintech and Blockchain in Financial Institutions

  • Understand how financial institutions are partnering with Fintech start ups

 Digital Currency Innovations

  • Explore digital currencies, and their unique features

 Blockchain as a Disruptive innovation

  • Reshaping industries outside of Finance
Day 5

Real world use cases

  • Practical use cases across blockchain and Fintech

 Regulatory Landscape

  • Review of the evolving regulatory frameworks

 Future Trends

  • Emerging trends in Fintech and Blockchain
  • Recap and key takeaways

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.

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FAQs

This training course focuses on building a clear understanding of fintech innovation and blockchain technology and how they interact with financial systems, banking operations, and regulatory frameworks. It emphasizes practical knowledge rather than technical development.

Yes, the course clearly distinguishes blockchain as a foundational technology from cryptocurrencies as one of its applications. Participants learn how each is used within financial services and how regulators view them differently.

The training course is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals. Concepts are explained in a clear and structured way, focusing on business, governance, and strategic implications rather than coding or system development.

Participants gain insight into how fintech and blockchain innovations are regulated, including central bank perspectives and digital currency oversight. The course highlights compliance challenges and governance expectations.

The course equips participants with the knowledge to evaluate fintech and blockchain initiatives, support informed decision-making, and contribute effectively to digital transformation discussions within their organisations.

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