DEC CHARTERHOLDER, DIRECTORY & MORE

Earning a dec charter

Becoming a DEC charterholder allows professionals to signify their expertise towards clients, recruiters, regulators and industry peers. Holding an active CDAA® or CBA® designation gives them access to the DEC society and opportunities for continuous professional development. Charterholders can benefit from exclusive access to DEC chapter events, industry workshops and regular job postings. 

Charterholder directory

Use our Charterholder Directory tool to search for and verify an individual’s DEC Institute active CDAA® or CBA® designation status. You must know a charterholders name and surname, as we do not disclose our full list of charterholder.

If you have witnessed or know of a violation of any DEC policy or code of conduct & ethics by a DEC candidate, charterholder, or member, we encourage you to report violations via email to governance@decinstitute.org.

OUR CHARTERHOLDERS

Becoming a DEC charterholder allows professionals to signify their expertise to clients, recruiters, regulators and industry peers. It grants them access to the DEC Association’s working groups and Global Chapter when they have a valid CDAA® or CBA® designation. DEC charterholder can access continuous professional development through our webinars and workshops, participate in regular networking meetups, and receive privileged access to events and job opportunities.

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Global chapters

Four vibrant DEC Chapters around the world serve to expand your professional networks, keep you on top of industry developments, and assist in your international career pursuits. DEC members may elect to receive event information and notice of chapter activities in their DEC dashboard. 

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Check Out What DEC Alumni Are Saying

“Most knowledge in the blockchain space is self-taught. Certification through the DEC institute establishes an education standard, which serves as a useful calibration for test candidates, companies and DLT educators alike”

Susanne Fromm
Digital Ventures & Partnerships - Allianz

“A challenging but doable exam which gives you the opportunity to show your knowledge and expertise in digital assets and blockchain technology. A new standard in the digital asset industry is emerging!”

daniel bathe
Senior Portfoliomanager - Union Investment

“The DEC Institute’s CDAA designation has been pivotal in providing me with the knowledge required to transition seamlessly from the TradFi to the DeFi space.”

LUCA FUMAGALLI
Project Manager in Tokenization - Sygnum Bank AG

“The next level of digitalization is approaching with Blockchain-based Digital Identities and Digital Assets at the core. DEC Institute certifications enable us to proof our team’s expertise in front of our clients in this new space.”

dr. steffen reidt
Head of Blockchain - Capgemini Invent DACH ​

“Digital assets are already shaping today’s financial services world and will significantly change it in the future. Whether your interest is professional or personal, the DEC Institute’s charterhold being thematically broad and demanding give participants a good sense of where they stand currently and which areas they should study further.

marcus abbassi
Head Digital Assets - Kaleido Privatbank AG

“Finally those professionals who have been working in the industry and learning by themselves can certify and prove their expertise.”

Marcel Niederberger
Senior Portfoliomanager - Union Investment

“The DEC Institute plays a pivotal role in enhancing the professionalism of the digital asset industry. Its designation programs enhance the legitimacy of our daily work as professionals in this field.”

Florian marty
Head of Blockchain Solutions - Vontobel Bank

”The DEC Institute provides a unique platform for professionals, including CBA® or CDAA® designation holders, to showcase their multi-disciplinary knowledge and unwavering commitment to professional excellence. I´m proud to be a charterholder of this organization”

Dr. alexander thoma
Head of Digital Assets - PostFinance AG

“ The CDAA and CBA designations serve as essential benchmarks of proficiency, instilling confidence in employers and key industry stakeholders. These designations validate a professional's knowledge and skills, offering a trusted and transparent standard in an industry, where such benchmarks are currently missing. ”

Benedikt Kukačka
Head Sales & Business Development Europe, Lukka.

“The DEC Institute plays a pivotal role in enhancing the professionalism of the digital asset industry. Its designation programs enhance the legitimacy of our daily work as professionals in this field.”

Florian marty
Head of Blockchain Solutions - Vontobel Bank

”The DEC Institute provides a unique platform for professionals, including CBA® or CDAA® designation holders, to showcase their multi-disciplinary knowledge and unwavering commitment to professional excellence. I´m proud to be a charterholder of this organization”

Dr. alexander thoma
Head of Digital Assets - PostFinance AG

“ The CDAA and CBA designations serve as essential benchmarks of proficiency, instilling confidence in employers and key industry stakeholders. These designations validate a professional's knowledge and skills, offering a trusted and transparent standard in an industry, where such benchmarks are currently missing. ”

Benedikt Kukačka
Head Sales & Business Development Europe, Lukka.
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