Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional


Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional
Elevate your understanding of the digital revolution: Become a Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional.
The Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional Program is a comprehensive, engaging course designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of blockchain technology and its application in supply chain management. Spanning across eight crucial courses including Web3 Foundations, Blockchain Foundations, AI Essentials, and Blockchain Enterprise Strategy, the program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on, interactive learning. Participants will explore a wide range of topics from the history and evolution of the Web, blockchain and Bitcoin intricacies, artificial intelligence applications, to data protection regulations and information security essentials. The program is enriched with live instructor-led AMAs and workshops, ensuring an all-around, interactive learning experience.
This robust program investigates the potentials of blockchain in transforming the supply chain industry, focusing on the practical aspects of technology implementation. With an emphasis on GDPR, CPRA/CCPA regulations, the program also delves into the pertinent issue of data protection in the digital age. It culminates in crafting an enterprise blockchain strategy, helping participants envisage the technology’s impact and their role in this transformational journey.
Courses in this Certificate Program
- 56 Total Hours
- OnDemand: 41 Hours
- LIVE Instructor: 15 Hours
- Tuition: $1,495
Courses in this Program | Hours | Delivery Method |
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Student Orientation | 1 Hour | LIVE Online (optional) |
LIVE Instructor AMA - bi-monthly | 1 Hour + | LIVE Online (optional) |
Web3 Foundations | 3 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Blockchain Foundations | 6 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Blockchain and Bitcoin Intensive | 6 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
AI Essentials | 3 Hours | LIVE Online |
EXAM VOUCHER - Web3 Foundations Level 1 | 1 Hour | AI Proctored Online Exam |
Blockchain for the Supply Chain | 8 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Data Protection Regulation: GDPR, CPRA/CCPA | 5 Hours | LIVE Online |
Information Security and Cyber Risk Awareness | 4 Hours | LIVE Online |
Blockchain Enterprise Strategy | 15 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Blockchain Enterprise Strategy LIVE Workshop | 3 Hours | LIVE Online |
EXAM VOUCHER - Blockchain Supply Chain Professional Level 2 | 2 Hours | AI Proctored Online Exam |
Upcoming LIVE Instruction Dates
Blockchain Supply Chain Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this intensive program, participants will be able to:
Gain a solid understanding of Web3, blockchain, and AI essentials.
Understand the potential applications of blockchain technology in supply chain management.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of data protection regulations, GDPR, CPRA/CCPA.
Understand the mechanisms to secure information and mitigate cyber risks.
Gain insights into the intricacies of blockchain and Bitcoin through intensive sessions.
Learn the importance of distributed autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the blockchain ecosystem.
Understand the applicability and implications of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Develop skills to create a blockchain enterprise strategy considering all pros, cons, and regulatory impacts.
Get the tools needed to prepare a firm for blockchain adoption.
Understand future blockchain trends and prepare for upcoming disruptions in the digital world.
Certificate of Completion
Two Certifications from the Web3 Certification Board (W3CB)
Web3 Foundations Level 1 Certification
Blockchain Supply Chain Professional Level 2 Certification
Prerequisites
No prior blockchain or computer programming experience is required. Prior experience in logistics and supply chain management is ideal.
Target Audience
Supply chain professionals, IT managers, logistics managers, business analysts, consultants, technology enthusiasts, and anyone keen to understand and apply blockchain technology in supply chain management. Recent graduates and existing supply chain management students are also well suited for this course.
Questions Explored
- What are the foundational concepts of Web3 and its evolution from Web1 and Web2?
- How do blockchain and Bitcoin function, and how are they influencing industries, especially supply chains?
- What are the key elements of AI, and how can it be effectively integrated with blockchain?
- How can blockchain revolutionize supply chain processes?
- What are the data protection regulations, including GDPR, CPRA/CCPA, and their importance in the digital era?
- How can businesses implement effective information security and manage cyber risk?
- How do we navigate the regulatory challenges associated with blockchain adoption?
- What is a distributed autonomous organization (DAO), and what role does it play in blockchain networks?
- How does the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) apply to organizations and impact data handling?
- How to devise an effective enterprise blockchain strategy, considering the challenges, risks, and opportunities?
Program Content
Web3 Foundations Course
Module 1: Understanding what Web3 is
- Overview of Web3 features and architecture
- The history of Web1 and Web2
- Characteristics of Web3
- Decentralization
- Terminology
Module 2: Why Web3
- Data is the New Oil
- Why Web3 Matters
- The Purpose of Web3
- The flow of Talent to Web3
- The transfer of Value from Web2 to Web3
Module 3: Web3 and the Metaverse
- What is the Metaverse
- Technologies of the Metaverse
Module 4: Blockchain Fundamentals
- Blockchain is Not Bitcoin
- Blockchain Definitions
- History of Blockchain
- Properties of Blockchain
- 10 Key Concepts of Blockchain
- How does Blockchain Work?
- Consensus Types
- Mining and Verification
- Smart Contracts
Module 5: Understanding DeFi
- What is DeFi
- DeFi vs Traditional Finance
- DeFi Activities
- DeFi Risks
Module 6: Challenges, Risks and Ethics of Web3
- Advantages of Web3
- Challenges of Web3
- Speed of Web3
Module 7: What comes after Web3?
- What is Web3
- Is there a Web4 and what is it
- Is there a Web5
Blockchain Foundations Course
Module 1: Blockchain Background and Basics
- Blockchain History
- How Blockchain Works
- What are the Properties of a Blockchain?
Module 2: Different Types of Blockchains
- Private vs. Public Blockchains
- Permissioned vs. Permissionless
- Public vs. Private vs Hybrid Discussion
Module 3: Consensus
- Consensus Mechanisms
- Consensus Protocols – 14 examples
Module 4: Cryptography and Hashing
- Machine/Mathematical Cryptography
- Hash Function Properties
Module 5: Smart Contracts
- Intensive Smart Contracts
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Contracts
- Blockchain Oracles
Module 6: Blockchain Wallets
Module 7: Pros and Cons
Module 8: Public Blockchain-Based Applications
Module 9: Blockchain and Crypto Regulation
- Regulatory Opportunity and Challenges
- Global Regulations
- Regulatory View of Bitcoin
Module 10: Regulatory Reporting
Module 11: Distributed Autonomous Organizations
- The DAO – Distributed Autonomous Organization
- The DAO Attack – Legal and Other Issues
Module 12: Blockchain Today
Module 13: The Trilemma
Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive Course
Module 1: Bitcoin Overview
- Bitcoin and Cryptography Overview
- Bitcoin Software & Hardware
Module 2: Technical Limitations & Mining Introduction
- Technical Bitcoin Limitations
- Bitcoin & The Lightning Network
- Bitcoin Scripting & Mining
Module 3: Mining
- Bitcoin Mining & Incentives
- Technical Bitcoin Limitations (Part 2)
Module 4: Bitcoin vs Protocols 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…etc.
- Blockchain V1 to Blockchain V2
- Ethereum Clients, EVM & Solidity
- Ether, Gas & Consensus Algorithms
- BigChainDb, Tendermint & Hyperledger
Module 5: The New Database
Module 6: Payments, Voting and other Use Cases
- Payments, Remittances & Identity
- Voting, Trade Finance & Land
- Blockchain & Ethereum Use Cases
Module 7: What’s next?
- Preparing Your Firm For Blockchain
- Evaluating Blockchain
- The DAO & Blockchain Adoption
AI Essentials
Module 0: Introduction
- A brief overview of AI and blockchain in plain language
- Potential benefits of combining technologies
Module 1: AI Concepts
- Key AI concepts like machine learning without jargon
- Focus on real-world examples and applications
Module 2: Blockchain Basics
- A high-level look at how blockchain works
- Transparency benefits
Module 3: Use Cases
- Examples of AI and blockchain applications (see Use Case link)
- Benefits to consumers and industries
Module 4: Ethical Considerations
- Data privacy, security, and other ethical aspects
- Emphasize the importance of ethics in technology development
Module 5: Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges like bias in AI and the adoption of blockchain
- Future opportunities and impact on society
Module 6: The Future
- Where AI and blockchain are heading
- Potential impact on jobs, businesses, and daily life
Module 7: Key Takeaways
- Main points about AI, blockchain, and their promise
- A look at a more transparent and empowered future
Module 1: Blockchain Overview
- Blockchain 101
- Crypto 101
- Hashing & Mining
- Blockchain Properties
- Public vs Private
- Consensus Mechanisms
- Security Challenges
Module 2: Smart Contracts
- Smart Contracts 101
- Smart Contracts 201
- Oracles & Legal Issues
Module 3: Supply Chains
- Understanding Supply Chains
- Supply Chain Pain-Points
Module 4: Blockchain for the Supply Chain – Agreements & Contracts
- Blockchain for the Supply Chain
- Agreements and Contracts
Module 5: Use Cases
Module 6: Regulation and Compliance
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Regulatory Challenges
- Compliance Challenges
- 10 Blockchain Secrets
Data Protection Regulation: GDPR, CPRA/CCPA
Module 1: Introduction to Data Privacy and GDPR
- Overview of data privacy laws and regulations
- Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its key provisions
- Identifying personal data and GDPR’s territorial scope
- Role of data protection officer and GDPR’s fines and penalties
Module 2: GDPR Compliance
- GDPR’s principles of data processing
- GDPR’s rights of data subjects
- GDPR’s accountability and governance requirements
- GDPR’s data security and data breach notification requirements
Module 3: Module: Understanding the Digital Services Act (DSA)
- Overview of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its key provisions
- Identifying the scope of the DSA and how it applies to organizations
- Understanding the DSA’s obligations for online platforms and digital services providers
- DSA’s provisions for removing illegal content online, including hate speech and terrorist content
- DSA’s provisions for ensuring online safety, including measures to protect children from harmful content
- DSA’s provisions for tackling disinformation and ensuring transparency of online political advertising
- How to comply with the DSA’s rules and requirements
Module 4: Understanding the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- Overview of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its key provisions
- Identifying the scope of the DMA and how it applies to organizations
- Understanding the DMA’s definition of gatekeepers and how it applies to companies
- DMA’s provisions for preventing harmful practices such as self-preferencing, discriminatory treatment and margin squeeze
- DMA’s provisions for ensuring fair and open access to services and data
- DMA’s provisions for preventing gatekeepers to leverage their market power to the detriment of businesses and consumers
- Understanding the role of the regulatory authority established to monitor and enforce compliance
- How to comply with the DMA’s rules and requirements
Module 5: CPRA and CCPA
- Overview of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Identifying the similarities and differences between GDPR, CPRA and CCPA
- How to comply with CPRA and CCPA
Module 6: Other US State Privacy Laws
- US State Privacy Laws
Module 7: Blockchain and Web3: Data Protection and Privacy
- Overview of blockchain technology and the web3 ecosystem
- Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that blockchain and web3 present for data protection and privacy
- Analysis of the key features of blockchain technology that impact data protection and privacy, such as immutability, decentralization, and transparency
- Identifying the different types of data that can be stored on a blockchain, and the privacy implications of each
- Discussion of current privacy solutions for blockchain and web3, such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption
- Analysis of the regulatory landscape for blockchain and web3, including existing laws and proposed regulations
- Best practices for data protection and privacy in a blockchain and web3 context, including data minimization, access controls, and monitoring
- Case studies and practical exercises to apply the concepts and strategies learned in real-world scenarios
Module 8: Data Privacy in Practice
- Best practices for data privacy compliance
- Implementing data privacy policies and procedures
- Conducting data privacy impact assessments
- Handling data subject access requests
Module 9: Data Privacy in the Future
- Understanding upcoming data privacy regulations
- Discussing data privacy trends and challenges
- Preparing for future data privacy developments
- Review of the program and next steps for ongoing data privacy compliance
Information Security and Cyber Risk Awareness
Module 1: Introduction to Information Security and Cyber Risk
- Understanding Information Security: Definition and importance.
- Cyber Risk: Definition, types, and impact on businesses
- Key concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
- Common threats and vulnerabilities
- Real-life examples of cyber-attacks and their consequences
Module 2: Cyber Risk Assessment and Management
- Risk assessment: Identifying and prioritizing risks
- Risk management: Mitigation, transfer, acceptance, and avoidance
- Developing a cybersecurity framework
- Security policies and procedures
- Incident response planning and execution
Module 3: Securing Networks and Systems
- Network security fundamentals: Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection
- Securing endpoints: Antivirus, antimalware, and patch management
- Authentication and access control: Password policies, multi-factor authentication, and biometrics
- Encryption and secure communication
- Cloud security and securing remote access
Module 4: Social Engineering and User Awareness
- Social engineering techniques: Phishing, pretexting, and baiting
- Recognizing and responding to social engineering attacks
- The role of user awareness in information security
- Best practices for online safety and data protection
- Creating a security-aware culture within an organization
Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Emerging Technologies
- Overview of regulatory frameworks: GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
- Ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties
- The impact of emerging technologies on information security: IoT, AI, and blockchain
- Future trends in cybersecurity
- Continual improvement and staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving landscape
Enterprise Blockchain Strategy Course
Module 1: Basics of Blockchain Part 1
Module 2: Basics of Blockchain Part 2
Module 3: Understanding Smart Contracts
Module 4: Blockchain Security / Risk
Module 5: Understanding ICO’s and Cryptocurrencies
Module 6: DAO (Distributed Autonomous Organizations)
Module 7: Use case examples of how blockchains are being used today
Module 8: Blockchain Use case Solution Workshop
Module 9: Blockchain Pros and Cons
Module 10: Barriers to Adoption
Module 11: How to prepare your firm for blockchain;
Module 12: Regulatory Impact on Blockchain
Module 13: What does Blockchain Future Look Like?
Module 14: Leading in a Technological Disruptive Market
Program Info
- Dates: Rolling Enrollment
- Location: OnDemand & LIVE Online
- Tuition: $1495
- Tuition Assistance
- 56 Total Hours
Additional Information
- Module Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
- Guest Lectures & Networking
- Student Orientation
- LIVE Online Instructor AMAs
- LIVE Workshops
- 2 EXAM VOUCHERS – W3CB CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Competencies
The material covered in this course contributes to 100% of the Focus Areas as defined in the Web3 Certification Association (W3CB) Exam Competencies for two AI Proctored Exams.
Level 1 Web3 Foundations Certification
Level 2 Blockchain Supply Chain Professional Certification
Advanced Certification Track
BLOCKCHAIN ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL
- AI Essentials
- Web3 Foundations
- Blockchain Foundations
- Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Web3 Foundations Level 1 Certification
- Blockchain Development Decision
- Key Management
- Blockchain Enterprise Strategy
- Fundamentals of DeFi & Primitives
- Non-fungible Token Essentials
- Tokenomic Essentials
- Understanding L1 and L2 Blockchains
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Blockchain Enterprise Advocate Level 2 Certification
- Introduction to DevOps
- Information Security and Cyber Risk Awareness
- Risk Management for Blockchain-Based Technology Companies
- Data Protection Regulation: GDPR, CPRA/CCPA
- OFAC Compliance Essentials
- Introduction to Blockchain Scrum Master
- Blockchain Architecture 101
- Blockchain Architecture 201
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Blockchain Enterprise Professional Level 3 Certification
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