CET-BF: Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate

• Explain the history of blockchain technology
• Describe the evolution of blockchain and cryptocurrencies as we know them today
• Articulate differences between distributed ledger technology and blockchain
• Describe processes that are used to establish and maintain a blockchain
• Explain encryption techniques that are used in a blockchain system
• Identify different consensus methodologies that blockchain systems use
• Articulate what cryptocurrencies are
• Distinguish differences among cryptoassets
• Explain benefits of crypto and digital assets
• Define smart contracts, their benefits and risk
• Describe network topologies that enable blockchain
• Distinguish different types of nodes on a blockchain network
• Explain the need for interoperability of blockchain networks
• Identify the need for application programming interfaces (APIs) within a blockchain system
• Describe specialized hardware that can be utilized in a blockchain
• Identify different types of blockchain models and topologies
• Distinguish and compare blockchain models
• Identify major blockchain platform providers and services.
• Describe example uses for blockchain technology.
• Articulate the importance of blockchain and digitization of assets.
• Distinguish among different token types and their uses in a blockchain system.
• Explain considerations for blockchain system audit and validity.

There are no prerequisites required to attend this course.

The Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate is intended for:

A wide-range of individuals, including:

• Current IT Professionals looking to upskill to broaden their IT knowledge and skills or keep up-to-date with emerging technologies.
• IT Audit, risk, security and governance professionals looking to gain a fundamental understanding of emerging technology knowledge and skills.
• Those new to IT, students, recent graduates and career changers looking to differentiate themselves from other job candidates.