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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Masterclass

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Masterclass

The Road Toward a Regulated Digital Currency

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
04 - 08 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
22 - 26 Jun 2026 Casablanca $ 5,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 Barcelona $ 5,950
05 - 09 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
22 - 26 Jun 2026 Online $ 3,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

The rapid evolution and volatility of unregulated cryptocurrencies have prompted central banks around the world to study and potentially implement regulated digital currency systems. This training course offers a comprehensive overview of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), including the motivations for their development, the challenges they pose, and their implications for the global financial ecosystem. Participants will explore how CBDCs intersect with existing monetary systems, blockchain technology, and financial innovation, enabling a clearer understanding of the shift in payment and banking models. The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) training course prepares finance and banking professionals to navigate and contribute to the transition towards regulated digital currencies and evolving monetary frameworks.

Across five days, participants examine the conceptual foundations of CBDCs, their technological underpinnings, design considerations, risks, and global use cases. The training course emphasises practical knowledge of current monetary ecosystems, blockchain frameworks, and real-world CBDC implementations by central banks worldwide. By combining theory with interactive discussions and applied learning, the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) training course equips delegates to engage confidently with the future of digital financial systems.

Skills & Competencies

From this Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Understanding of regulated digital currency frameworks
  • Analytical capability for monetary ecosystem transitions
  • Blockchain and financial technology insight
  • Risk assessment and challenge identification
  • Comparative analysis of global CBDC use cases
  • Conceptual design proficiency for digital currency systems

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) training course, you will learn to:

  • Define the factors driving the transition toward regulated digital currencies.
  • Understand the impact of blockchain and digital technologies on financial systems.
  • Distinguish between different CBDC models and design frameworks.
  • Identify the challenges, risks, and implications of CBDC implementation.
  • Analyse global CBDC projects and their monetary policy impacts.

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage with key concepts through brief presentations, roundtable discussions, and collaborative group activities. The training course includes interactive workshops that allow delegates to deepen their understanding of how to embed technology and policy considerations into CBDC design considerations. Emphasis is placed on synthesising monetary theory and technological insight into practical understanding.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals within banking, finance, and regulatory environments who need to understand and engage with digital currency strategies and innovations.

This Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Central bank executives
  • Regulatory authority directors
  • Financial institution leaders
  • Digital banking and innovation teams
  • Senior executives and C-level professionals in finance
Course Outline
Day 1

The Road to Central Bank Digital Currency

This day explores the foundations of money, transition toward cashless societies, and the monetary and financial challenges that drive interest in regulated digital currencies. Participants examine the conceptual shift from traditional money to digital currency considerations. The topics covered will include:   

  • What is Money?
  • Transition toward a cashless society
  • Economics of money
  • Financial exclusion
  • Monetary and financial challenges
  • Crypto currencies and assets
Day 2

Blockchain: The Revolutionary Technology

This day focuses on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies as enablers of digital currency frameworks. Participants learn the fundamentals of blockchain and its role within financial systems. The topics covered will include:

  • Distributed Ledger Technology
  • What is Blockchain?
  • Blockchain benefits
  • Types of Blockchain
  • Interactive workshop: The Blockchain game
  • Blockchain and the financial system 
  • Investment in Blockchain
Day 3

Concepts of Central Bank Digital Currency

This day examines core concepts, models, and design considerations for CBDCs. Participants explore governance, interoperability, and implications for monetary systems. The topics covered will include:   

  • What is CBDC?
  • CBDC models
  • Design consideration and protocols
  • Implications for the monetary system
  • Disintermediation of banks
  • CBDC governance
  • Interactive workshop: Design a new CBDC!
Day 4

CBDC: Pros, Cons, Challenges & Risks

This day addresses the advantages, disadvantages, and practical challenges associated with CBDC implementation. Participants examine risk management, security, and compliance considerations. The topics covered will include:

  • Advantages of CBDC
  • Disadvantages of CBDC
  • Commercial banks and CBDC: a system redesign?
  • Challenges of interoperability
  • Security and privacy
  • Compliance and risk management
  • Technical challenges
Day 5

Global CBDC Projects and International Landscape

This day surveys global CBDC implementations and pilots, providing comparative insight into real-world digital currency projects. Participants explore case studies from various central banks. The topics covered will include:   

  • China: Digital yuan
  • Bahamas: Sand Dollar
  • Sweden: E-krona
  • Saudi Arabia/UAE: Aber
  • ECB/France: Digital Euro
  • Discussing multiple central bank CBDC research reports
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this in-house training course allows organisations in banking and finance to align CBDC concepts with strategic priorities, regulatory frameworks, and internal technology initiatives, enhancing preparedness for future digital currency transitions.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

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International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) training course:

  • Enhanced understanding of emerging digital currencies
  • Greater capacity to respond to financial system innovation
  • Improved insight into blockchain and CBDC technologies
  • Strengthened strategic planning for digital finance transformation
  • Increased competitive advantage in regulated digital currency discourse
  • Broader expertise in monetary system evolution
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