Introduction to Certified Blockchain

Expert Version-2

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Certified Blockchain ExpertTM
● A Certified Blockchain Expert is a skilled professional who has thorough knowledge of what is
Blockchain, how it works and also uses the same knowledge to build Blockchain-based applications
for enterprises and businesses.
● The Certified Blockchain Expert credential certifies individuals in the Blockchain discipline of
Distributed Ledger Technology from a vendor-neutral perspective.

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The Purpose
● Establish and govern minimum standards for credentialing Blockchain experts who specialise in
enterprise development measures.
● Inform the public that credentialled individuals meet or exceed the minimum standards.
● Reinforce Blockchain expertise as a unique and self-regulating profession.

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For Whom
● Investment Bankers, Consultants & Advisors
● University Professors
● Engineering & Management Students
● Programmers & Developers
● Software Engineers & Architects
● Application Architects
● Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts
● CEO, CTO, CIO, CISO or any other CXO
● Operations Head in Businesses
● Senior Government Officials
● Security Professionals, Administrators
● Venture Capitalists, Angel & Seed Investors

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Benefits of taking this Course
● Prove your Blockchain skills & understanding.
● Grasp a deeper understanding of Blockchain & how it works.
● Utilize your skills for any Blockchain projects.
● Build your own Blockchain businesses with acquired knowledge.

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Requirements to take this Certification
● Basic knowledge of Computer Science.
● Awareness of Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum etc.
● Motivation to acquire a profound understanding of Blockchain.

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Recommended Experience
There is no such recommended experience required for getting this certification.

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Duration for the Course
● 4-5 hours for the entire training.
● 1 hour for assessment exam.
● Training will be online (self-paced).
● Training can be consumed as per candidate’s availability & online speed.

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Exam
● There will be an online exam with multiple choice questions adding upto 100 marks followed by a
training.
● You need to acquire 60+ marks to clear the exam.
● In case you fail the exam, you can retake the exam after 1 day.
● You can take the exam for a maximum of 3 times.
● If you fail to acquire 60+ marks even after 3 attempts, you will need to contact the Blockchain
Council team to have manual assistance for clearing the exam.

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Certificate

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Course Content
● Introduction of CBE V2
● What is Blockchain?
● Why is Blockchain Essential?
● How is Blockchain different from traditional technologies?
● Benefits of using Blockchain Technology
○ The problem of trusting
○ The immutable ledger of transparency
○ High availability
○ High security
○ Faster dealings and cost savings
○ Verifiability and availability

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Course Content
● What are different Blockchain technologies?
○ Bitcoin
○ Ethereum
○ RecordsKeeper
○ Multichain
○ Hyperledger
○ NEO
○ EOS
○ Stellar

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Course Content
● Blockchain Ecosystem
○ Blockchain projects
○ Blockchain Users
○ Blockchain Exchanges
○ Blockchain Miners
○ Blockchain Developers
○ Blockchain Applications
● Bitcoin & Blockchain: What is the relation?
● Private vs. Public Blockchain
● Why is it called a P2P network?

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Course Content
● What are blocks, transactions, private keys & addresses?
● Sample Transaction: How a transaction gets executed & distributed?
● Consensus: How conflicts are being resolved?
● What is Blockchain mining?
○ Types of mining
■ Pool mining
■ Solo mining
○ What are Miners? What does a Miner do?
● Proof of Work vs. Proof of stake vs. Delegated Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Importance
● Security: Why Blockchain is Secure?
● Attacks: How can Blockchain be Hacked?

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Course Content
● How to build your own Blockchain Solution?
● Private Blockchain: Can I set up my own Blockchain?
● What are Smart Contracts?
● When to use Blockchain and when not?
● Working with Blockchain Architecture
● Use Cases: Supply-chain
○ Vendor Payment
○ Inventory Management
○ Asset Tracking
○ Regulatory Audit & Security

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Course Content
● Use Cases: Healthcare Record Keeping
○ Health Record Management
○ Hospital Supply Tracking & Tracing
○ Faster Claim Settlement
○ Administrative & Regulatory Audit
○ Equipment tracking and Clinical Trials Record Keeping

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Course Content
● Use Cases: Cyber Security
○ Decentralization
○ Tracking and tracing
○ Confidentiality
○ Right to be forgotten
○ Fraud security
○ Sustainability
○ Integrity
○ Resilience
○ Data Quality
○ Protected Network Access
○ Protected Communication

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Course Content
● Use Cases: Digital Marketing
○ Editing
○ Smart Contract
○ Performance
● Use Cases: Land Ownership
○ Eliminating physical archives
○ Increased Residence
○ Enhance Security
○ Transparency

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Course Content
● Use Cases: Finance Industry
○ Capital Markets
○ Digital Identity
○ Cross border Payments
○ Loyalty and reward

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THANK YOU!
Any questions?
You can mail us at
hello@blockchain-council.org

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