Web 3 Professional Qualification
Digital Asset Management Professional Qualification in HK
Co-teaching with Local University and Issuing Certificate of Attendance
Career and Business Network Development Opportunities
What is CDAC?
The Certified Digital Asset Consultant (CDAC) program is a professional qualification in digital asset management established by a professional organization within the Hong Kong financial services industry.
The CDAC curriculum covers a range of topics related to the emerging Web3 ecosystem, including cryptocurrencies, asset tokenization, blockchain technology, decentralized finance (DeFi), and enterprise-level Web3 solutions. The program aims to provide professional qualification in Web 3.0 applications and its regulatory frameworks.
Upon successfully completing the CDAC program, students will be awarded a professional certificate. Outstanding graduates may even be invited to participate in the development of the “Decentralized Investment Banker (DIB)” – a golden business opportunity.
Certified Digital Asset Consultant Program (CDAC) is the only digital asset management competency established by employees in the financial services industry in Hong Kong under the umbrella of their own professional organizations.
CDAC covers certification, blockchain technologies, digital asset management, decentralized finance (DeFi) and aims to provide professional competence to experts in applications such as Web 3.0 and their regulations.
The CDAC designation is awarded to financial and technical professionals who have taken the necessary courses on cryptocurrency and digital assets, completed the hands-on training process, and successfully passed the certification exam.
The CDAC program, which includes digital asset and cryptocurrencies training for financial advisors, was established in 2024 by Asia Pacific Digital Economy Institute (APDEI), the leading provider of digital asset certification for financial advisors in the Hong Kong.
All professionals & students studying in the sectors that will be affected by the widespread use of blockchain technology can participate in this program, as well as personal investors who are interested in the subject and are curious about what new technology brings and will bring
Benefits of obtaining CDAC Certification
Opportunity to grow career, professional development and business development networks
Able to expand business circle online, by sharing certification information on social networks eg. LinkedIn®
Able to keep up-to-date technological development information by gaining access to CDAC experts' application trainings and skill tests at regular intervals
Opportunity to attend all online & offline events organized by CDAC eg. seminars, fairs, promotional events, demo days, etc.
Course Content
We are NOT
- Blockchain Workshop
- Cryptocurrency Investment Course
- Digital Currency Multi-level Marketing Scheme
CDAC Certificate
CDAC Certificate is issued as a unique token (Soul-bound NFT) produced in a non-transferable and non-sellable standard, it is sent to the POAP-verified wallet addresses of the participants with the Digital Education Participation Certificate certified.
The fact that the certificates are produced using blockchain technology prevents the use of fake diplomas, as well as the instant competencies of experts who want to use these certificates in their careers or to provide freelance consultancy by third parties and institutions. It establishes that it can be verified.
All participants who have completed the CDAC training will also receive a printed message from one of the University in Hong Kong. A certificate of attendance will also be issued
CDAC Certificate is issued as a unique token (Soul-bound NFT) produced in a non-transferable and non-sellable standard, it is sent to the POAP-verified wallet addresses of the participants with the Digital Education Participation Certificate certified.
The fact that the certificates are produced using blockchain technology prevents the use of fake diplomas, as well as the instant competencies of experts who want to use these certificates in their careers or to provide freelance consultancy by third parties and institutions. It establishes that it can be verified.
All participants who have completed the CDAC training will also receive a printed message from Kadir Has University. A certificate of attendance will also be issued.
Extraordinary Experienced Tutor
Mr Samson Lee is a prominent entrepreneur and FinTech executive with over 25 years of experience in the digital economy industries.
- Founder & CEO of Coinstreet group since 2017, an award-winning financial services & professional consulting firm focused in Digital Asset sector
- Managing Director & Responsible Officer of CSpro (HK) Limited, a subsidiary within Coinstreet group, the 1st SFC Type-1 licensed corporation exclusively focused on primary issuance & distribution in Security Token Offering, Tokenized Securities & Digitized Assets
- Spoken at over 50 international conferences around the world
Samson is globally recognized for his expertise with prestigious awards
- Winner of “Asia Futurist Leadership Award"
- Winner of “Security Tokens Realized Awards London”
- Winner of “Fintech Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme in HK"
Samson continuously volunteers to the community throughout the years as an advocate in building a better Web3 ecosystem for Hong Kong
- Currently serving on the subcommittee of a special Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development that is chaired by the Financial Secretary of HKSAR
- Co-founded Digital Asset educational series in 2022
- Co-founded the Hong Kong Web3 Association in 2022
- Co-organized TADS Awards in 2020 - the world’s 1st international awards for Tokenized Assets & Digitized Securities
- Co-founded Asia Pacific Digital Economy Institute in 2019
- Co-founded the Ethereum Shenzhen Community in 2017
Samson has a well-educated academic background
- Master of Science from the HKUST
- Master of Business Administration from the HKUST
- Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto
CDAC Course Outline
CDAC Course
(Max. 20 per class)
- HKD $19,800
- Dual Applications Discount : HKD $9,888 for 2
Course Outline
- Digital Asset Market Overview
- Stablecoin & Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & (NFT)
- Token Economics Principles and Strategies
- Token Finanacing Skills and Strategies
- Web3 Enterprise Solutions and Marketing
- Digital Asset Custody Management and Inheritance
Advanced CDAC
(Max. 20 per class)
- Single Application : HKD $28,888
- Dual Applications Discount : HKD $30,888 for 2
Course Outline
- What is Metaverse
- Smart Contract
- De-centrailized Solution Applications
- Web 3 Investment
- Crypto, NFT, Stable Coin, Central bank digital currency
- Security Token Offering (STO) vs Over the counter (OTC)
- Digital Assets Investment Portfolio
- 2 Lectures held in one of the University in HK
- In-site Workshops & Seminars
- CDAC Final Project (work in a group of 4)
Package Application Discount
- Original Price : Basic : HKD $8,888 + Advanced : HKD $28,888
- Package Discount : HKD $32,888 for 1 ; HKD $36,888 for 2
Details of CDAC
Teaching Language, Duration & Info
Bi-lingual (Chinese & English)
4 Sessions (15 hours) To be completed within 4 weeks
Live Workshops
Knowledge Sharing
Bi-lingual (Chinese & English)
8 Weeks
Online Learning & Live Workshops
'CDAC Knowledge Exam' & 'CDAC Practice Exam'
Teaching Language
CDAC The language of instruction is Bi-lingual (Chinese & English)
Course Duration and Class Format
4 Sessions (15 hours)
To be completed within 4 weeks
During the CDAC program, students have the opportunity to participate in live lectures facilitated by the instructors. This allows for interactive Q&A sessions where students can engage directly with the lecturers.
Additionally, a significant portion of the program is focused on improving practical skills. This is achieved through hands-on training sessions led by industry experts.
One Course, Dual Certificates
Complete CDAC course and obtain dual certificates issued by the authorized organizations
Web3 NFT Certificate + Local University Certificate