Certified Blockchain Project Manager

Certified Blockchain Project Manager
Master the intricacies of Blockchain Technology: Drive Success in Decentralized Business Environments.
The Certified Blockchain Project Manager Program provides an unparalleled depth of knowledge in the principles and practicalities of Blockchain Technology. Our comprehensive, hands-on program dives into twelve immersive courses, each designed to equip learners with a clear understanding of key blockchain concepts, tools, and methodologies. Participants will gain a robust understanding of Web3 Foundations, Blockchain and Bitcoin intensive, AI Essentials, Blockchain Development Decision, Key Management, and the enterprise strategy for Blockchain. This program also features interactive sessions such as live AMAs and workshops led by industry experts, providing real-time insights and clarification on complex topics.
Our program offers a blend of theoretical instruction and practical exercises designed to help students grasp the mechanics of blockchain technology and its applications. Alongside this, the program explores how artificial intelligence can be leveraged in the blockchain landscape. Agile methodologies are woven throughout the program, from an introduction to the Blockchain Scrum Master role, Scrum methods for blockchain, Scrum Master Architecting Solutions, to Scaling Agile Solutions for Blockchain to a team-of-teams.
Courses in this Certificate Program
- 56 Instructional Hours
- OnDemand: 50 Hours
- LIVE Instructor: 6 Hours+
- Tuition: $1,695
Courses in this Program | Hours | Delivery Method |
---|---|---|
Student Orientation | 1 Hour | LIVE Online (optional) |
LIVE Instructor AMA - bi-monthly | 1 Hour + | LIVE Online (optional) |
Web3 Foundations | 3 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Blockchain Foundations | 6 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Blockchain and Bitcoin Intensive | 6 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
AI Essentials | 3 Hours | LIVE Online |
EXAM VOUCHER - Web3 Foundations Level 1 Certification | 1 Hour | AI Proctored Online Exam |
Blockchain Development Decision | 5 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Key Management | 3 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Introduction to Blockchain Scrum Master | 3 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Scrum Methods for Blockchain | 2 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Scrum Master Architecting Solutions by Combining Agile Methodologies | 2 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Scaling Agile Solution for Blockchain to a team-of-teams | 2 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Enterprise Blockchain Strategy | 15 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Enterprise Strategy Workshop | 3 Hours | LIVE Online |
EXAM VOUCHER - Blockchain Project Manager Level 2 Certification | 2 Hours | AI Proctored Online Exam |
Upcoming LIVE Instruction Dates
Live Web3 AMA Friday September 29 2023
Live Web3 AMA Learn alongside your web3 peers and subject matter experts. Friday, September 29, 2023...
September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmBlockchain Enterprise Strategy Workshop LIVE October 10 2023
LIVE – Enterprise Blockchain Strategy Workshop Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1 PM EST 3 Hours ...
October 10 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Blockchain Project Management Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this intensive program, participants will be able to:
Gain a robust understanding of blockchain technology and its practical applications.
Learn how to make informed blockchain development decisions.
Understand how to manage cryptographic keys in blockchain applications.
Be able to apply Scrum methodologies to blockchain projects.
Understand how to scale agile methodologies across blockchain team-of-teams.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of AI essentials and how they can be integrated with blockchain.
Acquire practical knowledge on developing enterprise strategy for blockchain.
Learn about the current regulatory environments for Blockchain and Bitcoin.
Gain a clear understanding of the future direction of blockchain technology.
Be fully equipped to take on the role of a Blockchain Project Manager.
Certificate of Completion
Two Certifications from the Web3 Certification Board (W3CB)
Web3 Foundations Level 1 Certification
Blockchain Project Manager Level 2 Certification
Prerequisites
A strong understanding of computing is required, but no prior coding or blockchain experience is required.
Target Audience
This program is designed for IT professionals, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Software Developers, and Consultants who want to deepen their understanding of Blockchain technology and advance their careers in this rapidly growing field.
Blockchain Project Manager Program Content
Web3 Foundations Course
Module 1: Understanding what Web3 is
- Overview of Web3 features and architecture
- The history of Web1 and Web2
- Characteristics of Web3
- Decentralization
- Terminology
Module 2: Why Web3
- Data is the New Oil
- Why Web3 Matters
- The Purpose of Web3
- The flow of Talent to Web3
- The transfer of Value from Web2 to Web3
Module 3: Web3 and the Metaverse
- What is the Metaverse
- Technologies of the Metaverse
Module 4: Blockchain Fundamentals
- Blockchain is Not Bitcoin
- Blockchain Definitions
- History of Blockchain
- Properties of Blockchain
- 10 Key Concepts of Blockchain
- How does Blockchain Work?
- Consensus Types
- Mining and Verification
- Smart Contracts
Module 5: Understanding DeFi
- What is DeFi
- DeFi vs Traditional Finance
- DeFi Activities
- DeFi Risks
Module 6: Challenges, Risks and Ethics of Web3
- Advantages of Web3
- Challenges of Web3
- Speed of Web3
Module 7: What comes after Web3?
- What is Web3
- Is there a Web4 and what is it
- Is there a Web5
Blockchain Foundations Course
Module 1: Blockchain Background and Basics
- Blockchain History
- How Blockchain Works
- What are the Properties of a Blockchain?
Module 2: Different Types of Blockchains
- Private vs. Public Blockchains
- Permissioned vs. Permissionless
- Public vs. Private vs Hybrid Discussion
Module 3: Consensus
- Consensus Mechanisms
- Consensus Protocols – 14 examples
Module 4: Cryptography and Hashing
- Machine/Mathematical Cryptography
- Hash Function Properties
Module 5: Smart Contracts
- Intensive Smart Contracts
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Contracts
- Blockchain Oracles
Module 6: Blockchain Wallets
Module 7: Pros and Cons
Module 8: Public Blockchain-Based Applications
Module 9: Blockchain and Crypto Regulation
- Regulatory Opportunity and Challenges
- Global Regulations
- Regulatory View of Bitcoin
Module 10: Regulatory Reporting
Module 11: Distributed Autonomous Organizations
- The DAO – Distributed Autonomous Organization
- The DAO Attack – Legal and Other Issues
Module 12: Blockchain Today
Module 13: The Trilemma
Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive Course
Module 1: Bitcoin Overview
- Bitcoin and Cryptography Overview
- Bitcoin Software & Hardware
Module 2: Technical Limitations & Mining Introduction
- Technical Bitcoin Limitations
- Bitcoin & The Lightning Network
- Bitcoin Scripting & Mining
Module 3: Mining
- Bitcoin Mining & Incentives
- Technical Bitcoin Limitations (Part 2)
Module 4: Bitcoin vs Protocols 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…etc.
- Blockchain V1 to Blockchain V2
- Ethereum Clients, EVM & Solidity
- Ether, Gas & Consensus Algorithms
- BigChainDb, Tendermint & Hyperledger
Module 5: The New Database
Module 6: Payments, Voting and other Use Cases
- Payments, Remittances & Identity
- Voting, Trade Finance & Land
- Blockchain & Ethereum Use Cases
Module 7: What’s next?
- Preparing Your Firm For Blockchain
- Evaluating Blockchain
- The DAO & Blockchain Adoption
AI Essentials
Module 0: Introduction
- A brief overview of AI and blockchain in plain language
- Potential benefits of combining technologies
Module 1: AI Concepts
- Key AI concepts like machine learning without jargon
- Focus on real-world examples and applications
Module 2: Blockchain Basics
- A high-level look at how blockchain works
- Transparency benefits
Module 3: Use Cases
- Examples of AI and blockchain applications (see Use Case link)
- Benefits to consumers and industries
Module 4: Ethical Considerations
- Data privacy, security, and other ethical aspects
- Emphasize the importance of ethics in technology development
Module 5: Challenges and Opportunities
- Challenges like bias in AI and the adoption of blockchain
- Future opportunities and impact on society
Module 6: The Future
- Where AI and blockchain are heading
- Potential impact on jobs, businesses, and daily life
Module 7: Key Takeaways
- Main points about AI, blockchain, and their promise
- A look at a more transparent and empowered future
Scrum Methods for Blockchain
Module 1 – User Stories
Module 2 – User Story Estimation
Module 3 – Team Velocity
Module 4 – Scrum Events
Module 5 – Prioritize the Backlog
Module 6 – Scrum Reporting
Module 7 – Scrum Teams
Module 8 – Risk Management
Scrum Master Architecting Solutions by Combining Agile Methodologies
Module 1 – Architecting Solutions and Continuous Integration
Module 2 – Lean Methods
Module 3 – Dev Ops and Release Management
Scaling Agile Solution for Blockchain to a team-of-teams
Module 1: Scaling Agile Solution
Module 2: The Scaled Agile team-of-teams and the Agile enterprise.
Module 3: Agile for Device Emerging Technology
Module 4: Business outcomes.
Enterprise Blockchain Strategy Course
Module 1: Basics of Blockchain Part 1
Module 2: Basics of Blockchain Part 2
Module 3: Understanding Smart Contracts
Module 4: Blockchain Security / Risk
Module 5: Understanding ICO’s and Cryptocurrencies
Module 6: DAO (Distributed Autonomous Organizations)
Module 7: Use case examples of how blockchains are being used today
Module 8: Blockchain Use case Solution Workshop
Module 9: Blockchain Pros and Cons
Module 10: Barriers to Adoption
Module 11: How to prepare your firm for blockchain;
Module 12: Regulatory Impact on Blockchain
Module 13: What does Blockchain Future Look Like?
Module 14: Leading in a Technological Disruptive Market
Program Info
- Dates: Rolling Enrollment
- Location: OnDemand & LIVE Online
- Tuition: $1,695
- Tuition Assistance
- 56 Total Hours
Additional Information
- Module Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
- Guest Lectures & Networking
- Student Orientation
- LIVE Online Instructor AMAs
- LIVE Workshops
- 2 EXAM VOUCHERS – W3CB CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Competencies
The material covered in this course contributes to 100% of the Focus Areas as defined in the Web3 Certification Association (W3CB) Exam Competencies.
Level 1 Web3 Foundations Certification Exam
Level 2 Blockchain Project Manager Certification Exam
Advanced Certification Track
BLOCKCHAIN ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL
- AI Essentials
- Web3 Foundations
- Blockchain Foundations
- Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Web3 Foundations Level 1 Certification
- Blockchain Development Decision
- Key Management
- Blockchain Enterprise Strategy
- Fundamentals of DeFi & Primitives
- Non-fungible Token Essentials
- Tokenomic Essentials
- Understanding L1 and L2 Blockchains
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Blockchain Enterprise Advocate Level 2 Certification
- Introduction to DevOps
- Information Security and Cyber Risk Awareness
- Risk Management for Blockchain-Based Technology Companies
- Data Protection Regulation: GDPR, CPRA/CCPA
- OFAC Compliance Essentials
- Introduction to Blockchain Scrum Master
- Blockchain Architecture 101
- Blockchain Architecture 201
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Blockchain Enterprise Professional Level 3 Certification
Alternative Program to Consider
AI PROMPT ENGINEER CAREER TRACK
- AI Essentials
- Prompt Engineering 101: AI Chat Bot (ChatGPT)
- AI Prompt Engineering 201: Advanced Topics
- AI Prompt Engineering 301: Developer Topics
- Mastering Image Generative AI
- Mastering Music Generative AI
- Exam Voucher: W3CB AI Prompt Engineer Level 1 Certification