Engineering Innovation

Blockchain Technologies


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This course presents fundamentals of blockchain technologies, cryptocurrencies, NFT (non-fungible tokens), decentralized identity, their vulnerabilities, innovations and policy issues.

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Course Description

Blockchain dice on phone-screenThis course is designed for professionals seeking comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the technology revolution associated with blockchain and identity technologies. The first day will cover fundamentals of blockchain, including its origins, foundations and current state, identity, and business processes and policies. Day two provides an in-depth overview of cryptocurrencies (i.e., Bitcoin & Ethereum) and cybersecurity. The course will finish with a day covering identity technologies and their applications (e.g., DAOs & SSI).

Key Takeaways

By the end of this program, attendees will be able to:

  • Have a basic understanding of why blockchain technology has recently emerged as a hot area.

  • Develop a basic understanding of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, including different types, and potential applications.

  • Answer the question: Is blockchain the right solution for my application?

  • Become familiar with leading cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether.

Prerequisites

None

Who Should Take this Course

Government officials: Interested in learning about digital credentialing (mobile drivers licenses, passports, Social Security cards); privacy act and how it impacts policy/regulations in the U.S.; writing policy; implementing policy. Job roles: executive staff at governmental agencies, CISOs.

Banking officials: Interested in learning about compliance with FEC, SEC, and other regulations; KYCML and other anti-money laundering approaches. Job Roles: CFOs, compliance officers, CTO, CISOs.

Technologists: Interested in learning about innovating and implementing blockchain solutions internally or with other partner organizations. Job Roles: CIO/CTO; IT project managers.

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