How long does this certification take?

The programme takes 11 Week and can be completed self-paced or with live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications carry CPD credits and are internationally recognised.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification.

Email info@leadership.co.ke, WhatsApp +254 722 223 084, or fill in the enrolment form on this page.

What is included in the fee?

All study materials, study guide, examination, digital certificate and badge. Live option adds tutor sessions and priority support.

Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert (CBLK) | Online Certification

Q: What is the Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert?

The Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Finance & Accounting.

Executive Summary

Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert (CBLK) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis.

This 11 Week programme is structured around IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CBLK holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert

Acronym

CBLK

Who Should Enrol?

Finance Officers and Accountants
Budget and Cost Analysts
Finance Managers and Controllers
Auditors and Financial Analysts

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles

Professional Recognition

Credential aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex financial management functions

Organisational Impact

Design and implement financial management systems that drive performance and measurable results

Compliance Readiness

Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to financial management

Global Employability

Qualify for financial management roles across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Blockchain-Finance Architecture

✦Blockchain Payments

✦Digital Asset Markets

✦Blockchain Settlement

✦Fintech-Bank Integration

✦Blockchain Transaction Monitoring

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert · module 20 is the capstone

1

Blockchain-Finance Architecture

Finance KPIs and the finance scorecard · Digital channels and channel migration · Trade finance and letters of credit · Development banking and project finance

2

Distributed Ledger Financial Systems

Inclusive, remote and distributed leadership · The banking system, intermediation and financial markets · Types of banks and financial institutions · Financial inclusion and the evolving customer

3

Tokenised Financial Assets

Bank capital, risk-weighted assets and Basel requirements · Fintech, digital banking and crypto-assets · Digital, mobile and internet banking · Digital disruption and the future of banking

4

Blockchain Payments

Payments, clearing and settlement in retail banking · Cross-border payments and remittances · Real-time and instant payments · Cyber resilience in payments

5

Smart Contracts in Finance

Islamic finance principles and contracts · Smart contracts and dApps · Islamic banking principles and contracts · Data visualisation for finance

6

Decentralised Finance

The role of finance in organisations and value creation · The finance operating model and business partnering · Ethics and professional standards in finance · The finance function and digital transformation

7

Digital Asset Markets

Digital financial services, mobile money and agent networks · Managing technology assets, vendors and technical debt · Treasury, market risk and asset-liability management · Asset-liability management, liquidity and interest-rate risk

8

Blockchain Lending

Credit assessment and lending decisions · Consumer, SME and corporate lending · Microfinance and group lending · Principles of credit and lending

9

Tokenised Securities

Innovation and fintech partnerships · Benchmarking finance against best practice · Continuous improvement and lean finance · Finance maturity assessment

10

Blockchain Settlement

Clearing, settlement and settlement risk · Clearing and settlement · Payment systems, clearing and settlement · Settlement and liquidity

11

Digital Asset Custody

Investment operations: custody, reconciliation and the back office · Retail, merchandising and category growth · Digital extension and e-advisory · Scaling digital solutions

12

Blockchain-Based Trade Finance

Continuous improvement and lean banking · Driving measurable banking improvement · Designing a banking solution or process · Core banking systems and architecture

13

Fintech-Bank Integration

Fintech, partnership and the changing bank · Systems architecture: components, integration and coupling · Development banking principles · Digital strategy: what to change, in what order, and why

14

Blockchain Financial Risk

Digital permits and inspections · Digital transformation and technology adoption in practice · Digital evidence: principles of handling and examination · Cyber incident response and digital evidence

15

Digital Asset Compliance

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Regulatory and compliance requirements · Digital tax administration · Digital user experience and accessibility

16

Blockchain Transaction Monitoring

Financial crime: anti-money laundering and know-your-customer · KYC, customer due diligence and transaction monitoring · Loan administration, servicing and monitoring · Credit administration: disbursement, monitoring and the file that proves the loan

17

Financial Blockchain Use Cases

Reconciliation and nostro/vostro management · Guarantee schemes and de-risking · Social performance and outreach · Payment systems and RTGS/ACH

18

Blockchain Finance Business Models

Banking business models and the balance sheet that carries them · Credit scoring and models · Expected credit loss models · Credit scoring and probability of default: models in the decision

19

Blockchain Finance Performance

Retail performance metrics: sales densities, conversion and basket · Emerging payment technologies · Payment instruments and choosing the right rail · The payment processing lifecycle end to end

20

Blockchain and Fintech Finance Strategy

Bank operations, reconciliation and control · Cash book and bank reconciliation · Cash flow statements · Management accounts and dashboards

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert principles aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
Master financial accounting, reporting and analysis and budgeting, planning and cost control
Apply corporate finance, investment and valuation and treasury, working capital and cash management in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in financial management

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CBLK certification?

The Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert, culminating in the capstone “Blockchain and Fintech Finance Strategy”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CBLK?

This certification is ideal for Finance Officers and Accountants, Budget and Cost Analysts, Finance Managers and Controllers and Auditors and Financial Analysts, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CBLK certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CBLK internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with IFRS, GAAP and recognised financial management and reporting standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CBLK certification?

The Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CBLK certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CBLK?

The Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CBLK?

The Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CBLK while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CBLK?

Graduates progress towards senior finance, controller and CFO roles. The CBLK strengthens your expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting and financial analysis and positions you for advancement across corporates, banks, NGOs and public-sector organisations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Finance Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Financial Controller

NGO Sector

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I earned my CBLK while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Senior Accountant

Government

Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert

Certified Blockchain and Fintech Finance Expert

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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