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DEC ONLINE COURSE

Watch and learn from 35 leading experts and faculty from DEC industry and academic members as a support to the DEC Institute´s study booklet if you prefer to have a guided and more visual learning experience. Access the 24h online preparatory courses on the DECx platform on edX.org, where you can also earn a professional certificate of completion.

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DEC Study Booklet

Read and study from the DEC Institute´s study booklet, covering timely topics on blockchain, digital assets and Web3. This study booklet has been developed to help you prepare for the DEC examination and will support you throughout the preparation period. It includes mandatory and optional readings selected by our members and sample questions along the exam syllabus.

Estimated study time: ~ 26 - 45 hours
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dec CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In addition to participating in professional development activities, you can use CPD as a way to prepare for DEC exams. By doing so, you'll be one step closer to earning a DEC designation, which could grant you access to exclusive resources and opportunities available to DEC charterholders.

Required time: from 12h to 6 months
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DEC Institute has partnered with the leading online learning platform edX.org to deliver preparatory courses for its CBA® and CDAA® charterholder programmes. After completing these courses, you can earn the Digital Asset 101 (DA101) and Blockchain 101 (B101) Professional Certificates. This is your first step towards becoming a recognized blockchain or digital asset professional!
dec learning resources - study booklet
This guide has been written to help you prepare for the DEC Institute exams and should be used in conjunction with the Factsheet. Within each part of the syllabus, resources have been selected by DEC Institute academic and industry members to help you better understand and learn about the topic area.

Resources have been added and categorised according to:  
(A)  Academic papers  
(V)  Videos  
(B)  Blog posts  
(E)  Educational resources  
(N)  Newspaper articles    
(I)   Industry resources

The estimated study time is around 26 to 45 hours, depending on your existing knowledge, reading speed and level of understanding.
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
for ORGANIZATIONS
Provide your educational activities to a worldwide audience of 3,000+ blockchain professionals, fostering expertise of prospective customers and your own employees, while gaining strong industry visibility.
for CHARTERHOLDERS
Maintain and renew your active DEC designation status by earning CPD credits through a diverse range of learning opportunities. Access exclusive CPD activities, discounts and other benefits as a DEC charterholder.
FOR GENERAL LEARNERS
Have an access to a wide range of learning resources to help you build a strong foundation for your career in the blockchain & digital asset industry.
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Digital Asset 101 Professional Certificate

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