Blockchain Foundation + exam

This certification is tailored for professionals in both business and IT who have, or want, a professional role in blockchain as a cryptographic and smart contract solution.

After completing this training course, you will be able to

• Explain how a blockchain works
• Identify the role of a node in a network
• Differentiate between public, private and hybrid blockchain
• Explain how cryptography, private and public keys and hashes are used in a blockchain
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of different consensus algorithms
• Describe possible applications for a blockchain with respect to identity.
• Describe the role a blockchain can play in the supply chain.
• Differentiate between blockchain networks
• Identify the possibilities of combining a blockchain with Internet of Things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI).
• Explain the use of blockchain technology for intellectual property (IP) protection and precaution.

Blockchain Basics

 - Blockchain Technology

• explain how a blockchain works.
• explain what a node is
• identify the role of a node in a network.
• explain what tokens are.
• differentiate between public, private and hybrid blockchains.

- Additional Blockchain Elements

• explain how cryptography is used in a blockchain.
• explain how private and public keys are used in a blockchain.
• explain how hashes are used in a blockchain.
• explain the purpose ledgers have in a blockchain.
• explain the role mining has in a blockchain.

- Structure of a Blockchain Network

• recognize the types of consensus algorithms from a description.
• identify advantages and disadvantages of different consensus algorithms. 

Blockchain Challenges

- Challenges for a Blockchain

• identify blockchain vulnerabilities.
• identify the risks community fractures and feuds pose to a blockchain.
• identify the risks fraud and scams pose to a blockchain.

- Blockchain Risk Mitigation

• explain how the additional blockchain elements can be used to mitigate blockchain risks.
• explain the role of the public witness in a blockchain.

Applications of a Blockchain

- Blockchain Use Case

• explain in which scenarios a blockchain is useful.

- Blockchain Technology Supporting Businesses

• explain how cryptocurrencies are used.
• identify the blockchain technology used in a scenario.
• differentiate between blockchain networks.
  

- Blockchain Technology Supporting People

• explain the use of smart contracts.
• explain the use of decentralized applications (DApps).
• explain the role of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) and sophisticated smart contracts.
  

- Expanding Blockchain Applications

• describe possible applications for a blockchain with regard to identity.
• identify the possibilities of combining a blockchain with internet of things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI).
• identify the use of decentralized marketplaces and exchanges facilitated by blockchain technology.

- Blockchain and the World Economy

• describe the role a blockchain can play in the supply chain.
• describe the role a blockchain can play in cross-border money transfers.

 Blockchain Innovations

- Innovations in Blockchain Technology

• explain what digital fiat currency and disruption in banking and currency are.
• explain how blockchain technology can change insurance.
• explain the use of blockchain technology for the protection of intellectual property rights (IP) and provenance.
• explain how blockchain technology may change governments.
• identify applications for blockchain technology in e-mail and the trust layer for the internet.

No specific prior training is required.

Other Blockchain training courses that are less technical in nature:

• BCA, Blockchain Awareness
• BCL, Blochain Lead