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BCS Blockchain Essentials Certificate - Virtual Classroom

Course Overview

This Blockchain training course will help you better understand the fundamentals of blockchain, the challenges you may face, and the potential applications available with blockchain. Your certification training covers the basic concepts of blockchain, the potential fields of application, the potential value for the organisation and the technology driving blockchain.

Blockchain is a list of records made up of encrypted information. One of the most well-known examples of blockchain in action is Bitcoin transactions.

The BCS EXIN Essentials Certificate in Blockchain training will validate your knowledge of Blockchain as a ledger and the potential it has to be a global, decentralised record for the registration, inventory, and transfer of assets (including finance, property, and products).

Throughout this Blockchain training course you will learn the basic concepts of Blockchain, fields of application and potential value for both the technology driving it and organisations embracing it.

BCS EXIN Essentials Certificate in Blockchain will validate your knowledge of:

  •    Blockchain Basics
  •    Blockchain Challenges
  •    Applications of a Blockchain
  •    Blockchain Innovations

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Key features
  • Delivery Method: Virtual Classroom
  • Exam: Included
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Join a community of over 615,000
  • Exam Pass Guarantee*
  • 1-year BCS membership included
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Key features
  • Delivery Method: Virtual Classroom
  • Exam: Included
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Join a community of over 615,000
  • Exam Pass Guarantee*
  • 1-year BCS membership included
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Course Details

Why study the BCS Blockchain Essentials course with e-Careers? 

We have developed an expert team over the last 10 years since our inception. In that time, we have trained over 605,000 delegates globally, which has helped offer the highest quality training.

By refining our processes, partner relationships, and course materials, we can offer high-quality training solutions for our delegates. 

You will also benefit from:

  •    Exam Pass Guarantee*.
  •    1-year BCS membership included (worth £92).
  •    Fast-track your learning with our Virtual Classroom course.
  •    Enhance your career prospects.
  •    Learn from expert trainers, with vast experience in this field.
  •    We offer interest-free payment options.

BCS Membership Benefits

This course benefits from 1 years BCS membership worth £92, which is eligible from the moment you pass your first exam.

Benefits of this associate’s membership include:

  •    Professional recognition
  •    Career development
  •    Networking 
  •    Knowledge and best practice 
  •    Exclusive discounts and offer

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How does the Exam Pass Guarantee work?

We have found our Virtual Classroom training has provided higher pass rates, which has made us confident to offer an Exam Pass Guarantee, so you know we’ll support you until you are certified.

With our Exam Pass Guarantee, if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free.

All we ask is that you:

  •    Attend all class days and complete all assignments
  •    Take the exam within 30 days of completing your Virtual Classroom training
  •    Request your course re-enrolment within 30 days of the failed exam attempt

Please Note:

Students retaking the course are required to use any materials or books distributed to them in their original course session. Failure to provide these materials will result in the student being charged for replacement materials.

*Exam Pass Guarantee does not include the resit exam; this would need to be purchased at an additional cost.

Is the BCS Blockchain Essentials Certificate suitable for me? 

If you are a professional involved in business operations in any domain, and you’re interested in Blockchain as a cryptographic and smart contract solution, this training course would be ideal for you.

Alternatively, if you are interested in finding out more about Blockchain to support your own investment opportunities, you could use this training to gain the necessary knowledge to make decisions about Blockchain opportunities.

What jobs can I apply for after my BCS Blockchain Essentials training?

Blockchain training will support the advancement of your career progression, in a range of jobs, especially within the Cryptocurrency world. There are many jobs where you can use the knowledge gained from this course to support your current career, or work towards a new career in this section.

Jobs that would benefit from this training:

  •    QA Engineer - £50k
  •    Blockchain Analyst - £60k
  •    Blockchain Project Manager - £60k
  •    Blockchain Developer - £88k
  •    Blockchain Engineer - 90k

(Source: ITJobsWatch)

BCS Blockchain Essentials Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

Candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of Blockchain in the following areas:

  • Blockchain Basics
  • Blockchain Challenges
  • Applications of a Blockchain
  • Blockchain Innovations

Blockchain Basics (30%)

  •    Blockchain Technology
  •    Additional Blockchain Elements

Blockchain Challenges (20%)

  •    Challenges for a Blockchain
  •    Blockchain Risk Mitigation

Applications of a Blockchain (35%)

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

Blockchain Innovations (15%)

  •    Innovations in Blockchain Technology

BCS Blockchain Essentials Exam Details

Exam format - Multiple-choice.

Number of questions – 20.

Duration - 30-mins.

Supervised - Yes.

Open book - No.

Pass mark – 13/20 (65%).

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