Blockchain 101 Certificate - Part 1
This course is part of Blockchain 101.
The Blockchain 101 Certificate - Part 1 is a comprehensive 12-hour certification program designed for professionals seeking introductory knowledge of blockchain technology. Developed by DEC's global consortia of leading academic and industry experts, this course addresses the growing need for well-founded blockchain expertise across various sectors. The program takes a holistic approach, covering technical foundations, business applications, and regulatory frameworks. You'll explore the evolution of blockchain technology, cryptography principles, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts, while also examining business ecosystems, tokenization models, and real-world applications across financial and non-financial sectors. The course also addresses legal and regulatory considerations essential for implementing blockchain solutions in enterprise, healthcare, public services, and supply chain contexts. As part of a broader professional certification pathway, this program serves as a stepping stone toward the CBA® Level 1 professional designation.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles and historical evolution of blockchain technology
Explore cryptography, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain architectures
Learn about tokenization in business and digital asset business models
Analyze blockchain applications in financial services, DeFi, supply chain, and NFTs
Examine the legal and regulatory frameworks governing blockchain technology
Gain insights into smart contracts, DAOs, and decentralized applications
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Module Description
The Blockchain 101 Certificate - Part 1 provides a comprehensive introduction to blockchain technology across three key domains. In the Technology module, you'll learn about blockchain history, principles, cryptography, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and distributed systems. The Business & Economics section explores blockchain ecosystems, tokenization, digital asset business models, and applications in financial services, DeFi, supply chain, and NFTs. The Legal & Regulatory component covers the treatment of cryptoassets, legal status of smart contracts, regulatory challenges, and compliance considerations. The program is designed for professionals from enterprise, healthcare, public services, utilities, and supply chain sectors, offering practical knowledge applicable across various industries. Upon completion, learners can pursue further certification through the CBA® Level 1 examination to obtain professional designation and membership with DEC Institute.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Blockchain 101
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Instructors
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Pioneering Blockchain Researcher and Financial Computing Expert at UCL
Dr. Jiahua Xu is a distinguished Lecturer in Financial Computing at University College London (UCL), where she combines cutting-edge research with innovative teaching in blockchain technologies and machine learning in finance. As an award-winning researcher at UCL's Centre for Blockchain Technologies and the Programme Director of the MSc Emerging Digital Technologies in the Computer Science Department, Dr. Xu is at the forefront of academic advancement in financial technology. Her expertise extends beyond UCL, as she teaches FinTech courses at prestigious institutions worldwide, including EPFL, London Business School, EDHEC Business School, and the Center for Latin American Monetary Studies. Dr. Xu's research collaborations span globally renowned institutions such as Harvard Business School, Imperial College London, and Vienna University of Economics and Business, focusing primarily on blockchain economics, behavioral finance, and risk management. Her academic contributions are significant, with publications in top-tier computer science conferences and esteemed economics and finance journals, solidifying her position as a leading figure in the intersection of blockchain technology and financial computing.
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Blockchain Technologist and Researcher at UCL's Centre for Blockchain Technologies
Walter Hernandez is a blockchain technologist and Research Associate at the University College London (UCL) Centre for Blockchain Technologies, bringing expertise in distributed ledger technologies (DLT) and data science to his research and development work. With an MSc in Business Analytics from UCL, Hernandez applies a data-driven approach to blockchain innovation. His contributions span various areas of the DLT space, including involvement in open-source projects like The Accord Project and collaborations to enhance networks such as Hedera. Hernandez has demonstrated his practical skills by winning multiple DLT hackathons, developing projects that integrate Smart Legal Contracts, NFTs, royalties systems, and oracles. His work often leverages advanced technologies like Natural Language Processing, showcasing his ability to combine blockchain with other cutting-edge fields. As a member of UCL's prestigious blockchain research center, Hernandez is positioned at the forefront of academic and practical advancements in blockchain technology, contributing to both theoretical understanding and real-world applications in this rapidly evolving field.
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