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edXBlockchain 101
164 studentsINTERMEDIATEEnglish
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Blockchain Beyond Hype
Most blockchain courses treat it as pure technology or pure finance. This DEC Institute-aligned certificate spans all three: the cryptography and consensus mechanisms that make it work, the tokenomics and business models reshaping entire industries, and the regulatory frameworks governments are still building.
Part of a two-part professional credential (with a path to CBA Level 1 and Level 2 charterholder status), it's structured for professionals seeking legitimate credentials, not quick certificates. The interdisciplinary breadth prepares you to work across engineering, finance, and compliance teams—exactly where blockchain knowledge creates value in real organizations.
About this course
The Blockchain 101 Professional Certificate comprises of two parts, which are made up of three macro-modules in each course, aligned with the Charterholder programs offered by DEC Institute. ,These 3 macro-modules consist of the following modules. Please see complete list of modules on the respective course page. ,TECHNOLOGY: Blockchain History, Blockchain Principles, Databases, Ledgers & DLTs, Cryptography, Consensus Mechanisms, Blockchain Architectures, Distributed File Systems, Token Standards & Minting, Blockchain Technology Stack, Smart Contracts, and more. ,BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Blockchain and the Internet, Innovation, Disruption & Adoption Principles, Blockchain Ecosystems, Blockchain Economics, Tokenisation in Business, Digital Asset Business Models, Decentralized Applications in Business, and more. ,LEGAL / REGULATORY: Legal and Regulatory Treatment of Cryptoassets, Legal & Regulatory Standing of Blockchain Technology, Legal Status of Smart Contracts, Challenges of Regulating DLT, Competition Law and Antitrust, and more. ,Upon completing the Blockchain 101 Certificate, candidates can register for the CBA®️ Level 1 exam at PearsonVUE via the DEC Institute website. Experienced professionals may also pursue Level 2 charterholder status for added career benefits.
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