Course 3 – LAIC

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

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

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.

General information

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summer

What's included?

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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?

Learning Format

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.