From Blockchain to Financial Markets: Understanding Crypto, DeFi, and Trading Strategies

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General information
Duration:
2 Weeks
Dates:
August 2025 (exact dates TBC)
Location:
London College of Business Studies
Language:
English
Level:
Introductory
Credits:
Certificate of Completion (recommended 3 ECTS equivalent)

Overview

This beginner-friendly course offers a structured introduction to blockchain technology, decentralised finance (DeFi), and their impact on the financial markets. You’ll gain an understanding of how cryptocurrencies work, explore leading platforms like Ethereum and Bitcoin, and experience trading strategies through simulations.

Whether you're a finance student, a crypto-curious entrepreneur, or just want to understand what Web3 is all about, this course offers clear, applied learning in a rapidly growing field.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand how blockchain systems work and why they matter
  • Explore crypto wallets, smart contracts, and token economics
  • Experience simulated DeFi interactions and trades
  • Learn to evaluate risk, value, and market behaviour in crypto
  • Present a mock investment or DeFi business strategy

Topics Covered

  • History and architecture of blockchain (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 1/2s)
  • Wallets, gas fees, staking, and decentralised exchanges (DEXs)
  • Smart contracts and NFT platforms
  • Introduction to technical and fundamental crypto analysis
  • Risks, regulation, and ethics in decentralised systems

Daily Schedule

Day 1:
  • History and context of blockchain
  • Core principles: decentralisation, immutability
  • Use cases beyond cryptocurrency
Day 2:
  • Blockchain mechanics: hashing, mining, consensus
  • Visual breakdown of transactions
  • Discussion on trust models
Day 3:
  • Setting up and using crypto wallets (testnet)
  • Public vs. private keys and wallet safety
  • Exploring MetaMask and similar tools
Day 4:
  • Smart contracts: how they work and what they do
  • Ethereum and dApps demo walkthrough
  • Building trustless systems
Day 5:
  • DeFi introduction: staking, lending, liquidity pools
  • Uniswap and Compound walkthrough
  • Group simulation setup
Day 6:
  • Team project: choose a DeFi product or challenge
  • Mapping use cases and risks
  • Peer feedback and mentor review
Day 7:
  • Trading strategy fundamentals
  • Market psychology and tokenomics
  • Introduction to price charts and indicators
Day 8:
  • Regulation and security risks
  • Ethical issues in decentralised systems
  • Planning final presentations
Day 9:
  • Team presentations and knowledge sharing
  • Feedback and iteration session
  • Summary of technical tools used
Day 10:
  • Reflection and future learning paths
  • Course wrap-up and next steps
  • Certificate ceremony and group photo

Who Should Apply?

  • Students of finance, economics, business, or computer science
  • Beginners curious about crypto and digital finance
  • Professionals exploring blockchain applications in finance
  • No coding or prior crypto experience required

Learning Format

4 hours per day of lectures, demos, and group simulations
Crypto and DeFi tools explored in a testnet/sandbox environment
Group work on mock portfolios or protocol evaluation
Final presentations and review
Author
Ms. Amina Patel
CV
Former Research Fellow, Crypto Valley, Switzerland
Blockchain Educator
BIO

Amina has trained over 500 students in the fundamentals of blockchain and is an advisor on crypto-education policy across Europe.

Academic Credits & Certificates

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion, and a course transcript suitable for recognition of up to 3 ECTS credits by universities.

Course Fee

£850 – Includes tuition, learning materials, certificate, and access to activities.Accommodation and visa support available separately.

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