Blockchain 101 Certificate - Part 2

Course Description

The Blockchain 101 Certificate – Part 2 is an advanced, 12-hour certification program designed to address the growing demand for professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in blockchain technology. This course is part of a larger 24-hour professional certification program, developed in collaboration with leading academic and industry experts. It aims to equip learners with the skills and understanding needed to apply blockchain technology effectively in various contexts, including enterprise, healthcare, public services, utilities, and supply chain management.

What You'll Learn

Students will gain in-depth knowledge of blockchain technology, its business applications, and the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding it. The course covers three main macro-modules:

• Technology: Exploring the technical aspects of blockchain, including its history, principles, cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and various blockchain-related concepts.
• Business & Economics: Focusing on the economic impact of blockchain, innovation principles, tokenization, digital asset business models, and applications in various sectors.
• Legal & Regulatory: Examining the legal treatment of cryptoassets, regulatory challenges, and the intersection of blockchain with existing laws and regulations.

Course Content

• Blockchain history and principles
• Cryptography and consensus mechanisms
• Blockchain architectures and technology stack
• Smart contracts and decentralized applications
• Tokenization and digital asset business models
• Blockchain ecosystems and economics
• Applications in financial and non-financial sectors
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
• Legal and regulatory treatment of cryptoassets
• Challenges of regulating distributed ledger technology
• Blockchain's intersection with competition law, antitrust, and data regulations

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for professionals working in or interested in blockchain technology across various industries, including enterprise, healthcare, public services, utilities, and supply chain management. It caters to individuals at all levels of responsibility who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of blockchain and its applications in their respective fields.

Real-World Application

The skills acquired in this course will enable learners to:

• Implement blockchain solutions in their organizations
• Develop innovative business models leveraging blockchain technology
• Navigate the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding blockchain and cryptoassets
• Contribute to the development of blockchain-based applications and ecosystems
• Make informed decisions about blockchain adoption and integration in various sectors
• Enhance their career prospects in the rapidly growing blockchain industry

Syllabus Overview

The course content is divided into three macro-modules:

1. Technology
2. Business & Economics
3. Legal & Regulatory

Each module covers a wide range of topics related to its focus area, as outlined in the "What you'll learn" section of the course description.

Upon completing this course, learners interested in further professional development can register for the CBA® Level 1 examination through the DEC Institute, potentially leading to professional designation and membership status.