BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Blockchain

Your certified foundation in blockchain

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COURSE DETAILS

BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Blockchain course helps you develop knowledge of the basic concepts surrounding blockchain and its potential fields of application, as well as its value for an organisation and the technology driving blockchain. With this course, you’ll learn the constructs of a blockchain, its role within a supply chain and how to differentiate between blockchain networks, in the public, private and hybrid field. You’ll also understand how to:

Identify the role of a node in a network
Explain how cryptography, private and public keys, and hashes are used in a blockchain
Explain the use of blockchain technology for the protection of intellectual property rights (IP) and providence

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the BCS EXIN Foundation Certificate in Blockchain exam, and achieve your certification.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal requirements for this certification.

Course Level

Learner / Professional / Expert Level

Course Location

Online/Blended

Accreditation / Awarding Body

BCS and ICE

What will you learn

Blockchain Basics

Blockchain Technology
Additional Blockchain Elements
Structure of a Blockchain Network

Blockchain Challenges

Challenges for a Blockchain.
Blockchain Risk Mitigation

Applications of a Blockchain

Blockchain Use Case
Blockchain Technology Supporting Businesses.
Blockchain Technology Supporting People
Expanding Blockchain Applications
Blockchain and the World Economy

Blockchain Innovations

Innovations in Blockchain Technology

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain how a blockchain works
Identify the role of a node in a network
Differentiate between public, private and hybrid blockchains
Explain how cryptography, private and public keys, and hashes are used in a blockchain
Identify advantages and disadvantages of different consensus algorithms
Describe possible applications for a blockchain with regard to identity.
Describe the role a blockchain can play in the supply chain.
Differentiate between blockchain networks
Identify the possibilities of combining a blockchain with internet of things (IoT) or artificial intelligence (AI)
Explain the use of blockchain technology for the protection of intellectual property rights (IP) and providence.