BCS Blockchain Foundation Certificate - Virtual Classroom

Career Opportunities

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 Engineer - £90k
•    Blockchain Developer - £93k

(Source: Glassdoor)

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•    Highly quality training
•    Expert Tutor Support
•    Interest-Free Payment Plans

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

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

Blockchain Basics (37.7%)

•    Blockchain Technology
  • Explain how a Blockchain works.
  • Explain what a node is.
  • Identify the role of a node in a network.
  • Explain what tokens are.
  • Differentiate between public, private and hybrid Blockchains.
•    Additional Blockchain Elements
  • Explain how cryptography is used in a Blockchain.
  • Explain how private and public keys are used in a Blockchain.
  • Explain how hashes are used in a Blockchain.
  • Explain the purpose ledgers have in a Blockchain.
  • Explain the role mining has in a Blockchain.
•    Structure of a Blockchain Network
  • Recognise the types of consensus algorithms from a description.
  • Identify advantages and disadvantages of different consensus algorithms.

Blockchain Challenges (17.5%)

•    Challenges for a Blockchain
  • Identify Blockchain vulnerabilities.
  • Identify the risks community fractures and feuds pose to a Blockchain.
  • Identify the risks fraud and scams pose to a Blockchain.
•    Blockchain Risk Mitigation
  • Explain how the additional Blockchain elements can be used to mitigate Blockchain risks.
  • Explain the role of the public witness in a Blockchain.

Applications of a Blockchain (32.5%)

•    Blockchain Use Case
  • Explain in which scenarios a Blockchain is useful.
•    Blockchain Technology Supporting Businesses
  • Explain how cryptocurrencies are used.
  • Identify the Blockchain technology used in a scenario.
  • Differentiate between Blockchain networks.
•    Blockchain Technology Supporting People
  • Explain the use of smart contracts.
  • Explain the use of Decentralised Applications (DApps).
  • Explain the role of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAO) and Sophisticated smart contracts.
•    Expanding Blockchain Applications
  • Describe possible applications for a Blockchain with regard to identity.
  • Identify the possibilities of combining a Blockchain with Internet of Things (IoT) or Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Identify the use of decentralised marketplaces and exchanges facilitated by Blockchain technology.
•    Blockchain and the World Economy
  • Describe the role a Blockchain can play in the supply chain.
  • Describe the role a Blockchain can play in cross-border money transfers.

Blockchain Innovations (12.5%)

•    Innovations in Blockchain Technology
  • Explain what digital fiat currency and disruption in banking and currency are.
  • Explain how Blockchain technology can change insurance.
  • Explain the use of Blockchain technology for the protection of intellectual property rights (IP) and providence.
  • Explain how Blockchain technology may change governments.
  • Identify applications for Blockchain technology in e-mail and the trust layer for the internet.

Syllabus

Blockchain Basics (37.5%)

•    Blockchain Technology
•    Additional Blockchain Elements
•    Structure of a Blockchain Network

Blockchain Challenges (17.5%)

•    Challenges for a Blockchain
•    Blockchain Risk Mitigation

Applications of a Blockchain (32.5%)

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

Blockchain Innovations (12.5%)

•    Innovations in Blockchain Technology

Exam Details

Type - Multiple choice

Number of questions – 40

Duration - 60 Minutes

Supervised - Yes

Open Book - No

Pass Mark – 26/40 (65%)