(Level 2) Become a Certified Blockchain Consultant: Beyond Blockchain Basics

Certified Blockchain Consultant (Level 2): Beyond Blockchain Basics

Today there is a high demand for Blockchain Developers and Consultants. According to TechCrunch, Blockchain-related jobs are the second-fastest growing in today’s labor market; there are now 14 job openings for every one blockchain developer. About 93% of all advertised positions go unfilled. The average salary in New York today for a Blockchain Developer is approx. $150,000/year. This is your chance to get started in this industry. Join a great learning experience in this specialized field now.

Learn the second of 4 Parts in Certified Blockchain Consultant Course, "Beyond Blockchain Basics", using a learning methodology called “blendABLE”. BlendABLE stands for "Blended Advisory Board Learning™ Experience". BlendABLE learning combines in-person classroom learning with online learning, facilitated by a certified Advisory Board Learning Facilitator. Students control the scope and pace of their learning project, while at the same time, receiving feedback, input and evaluation by the class.

• ABOUT THE CLASS: Certified Blockchain Consultant (Level 2): Beyond Blockchain Basics

Learn about the blockchain and the implications of decentralized, encrypted data storage for business and society.This class begins by explaining exactly how the blockchain works, including the concepts of cryptography, mining, distribution, and smart contracts. Next, the course describes how the blockchain enables the most popular cryptocurrency, bitcoin. Learn how new bitcoin is generated, how it is transacted, and the requirements for participating as either an exchange, a trader, or a miner. The course also covers other popular technology manifestations of blockchain, such as Hyperledger and Ripple. The class then continues to put blockchain technology in context in several different industries, including energy and security, and helps learners understand how to think about the blockchain in ways that can be applied in any field.

Topics include:

• Blockchain basics
• Public and private keys
• How blockchain enables bitcoin
• Blockchain and the electrical grid
• Blockchain and identity management
• Risks of blockchain