What you will learn:

The Blockchain 101 Certificate comprises of two parts, which are made up of three macro-modules, aligned with the esteemed Charterholder programs offered by DEC Institute (exam syllabus, study booklet, practice questions and tests). These 3 macro-modules consist of the following modules

TECHNOLOGY:

In this section, we explore the following topics, including Blockchain History, Blockchain Principles, Databases, Ledgers & DLTs, Cryptography, Consensus Mechanisms, Blockchain Architectures, Distributed File Systems, Token Standards & Minting, Blockchain Technology Stack, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrencies, Tokens, Blockchain Protocols, Wallets and Custody, Privacy, Scalability, Interoperability, Decentralized Applications, Decentralized Autonomous Organization, Oracles, and Attacks.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS:

In this section, we explore the following topics, including Blockchain and the Internet, Innovation, Disruption & Adoption Principles, Blockchain Ecosystems, Blockchain Economics, Tokenisation in Business, Digital Asset Business Models, Decentralized Applications in Business, Blockchain Governance in Business and DAOs, Blockchain and Sustainability, Application Areas in Traditional Financial Services, Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Application Areas in Non-Financial Service Sectors, Application Areas of Non-Fungible-Tokens (NFTs), Supply Chain and Self Sovereign Identity (SSI).

LEGAL & REGULATORY:

In this section, we explore the following topics, including Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets, Legal & Regulatory Standing of Blockchain Technology, Legal Status of Smart Contracts, Challenges of Regulating DLT, Competition Law and Antitrust, Blockchain and Regtech and GDPR & Other Data Regulations.

After completing the Blockchain 101 Certificate, candidates interested to proceed with DEC’s professional development path, are invited to register for the CBA®️ Level 1 examination at PearsonVUE through the website of DEC Institute, where they can download and study additional preparatory material (mandatory reading: Study Booklet CBA®️ Level 1), which will be required to successfully pass the examination and obtain the CBA®️ I professional designation and membership status at DEC. For experienced blockchain professionals, there is also the opportunity to earn the Level 2 charterholder status, unlocking addition career benefits and opportunities.

Victoria Lemieux

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