Mastering Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

CHAISE has created an online course, accessible on the Thinkific MOOC platform, aimed at tackling the mismatches in Blockchain Skills.

The CHAISE Blockchain Skills online course

In this cutting-edge digital course, get ready to unlock a treasure trove of interactive learning materials, including engaging video lectures, real-world case studies, questions & answers, and quizzes designed to reinforce your understanding of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies. Guided by industry experts, you’ll gain invaluable insights and practical expertise that will set you apart from the crowd. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore a new field or a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your skill set, this course is tailored to cater to learners of all levels. Our intuitive learning platform offers seamless navigation, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit key concepts whenever you need a refresher.

About

💲Free

📄 364 lessons

▶️ 32.5 hours of video content

3️⃣  career specialisation pathways

Structure

The CHAISE course comprises 12 learning modules. Upon completing each module, you will be presented with a questionnaire to answer. Once you finish the questionnaire, you will receive a "badge" as recognition of your achievement.

Specialisation Pathways

The CHAISE Blockchain skills needs and demand analysis identified three emerging job profiles in the blockchain sector: Blockchain Developer, Blockchain Architect, and Blockchain Manager. To accommodate the skills and knowledge needed for each profile, the CHAISE online course comprises modules that are common to all three profiles (Modules 1-4), and specialisation learning pathways for each profile.

The Blockchain Developer codes the Blockchain applications and takes care of problem solving at the micro level. The job role demands general software development skills with great emphasis on the development skills of Blockchain technology and applications, operational business skills, and all transversal future skills, particularly self-managed work.

To follow the Blockchain Developer career, you need to complete:

  • Module 1 – 4: Common to all 3 profiles

  • Module 5: Blockchain Security and Digital Identity

  • Module 6: Blockchain Systems Architecture and Consensus Protocol

  • Module 10: Smart Contracts

  • Module 12: Game Theory in Blockchain

The Blockchain Architect designs the multi levelled architecture of a large Blockchain system and software landscape and ensures the coherence of all aspects of a project as an integrated system. Furthermore, the blockchain Architect assures the overall technical quality of the blockchain application. The job role requires a strong micro and macro perspective. It has a strong focus on developing creative projects in product anduse case design, including the conception and design of Blockchain solutions. The Blockchain Architect is comparable to the role of the solution architect. They are ICT system architects who are specialized in blockchain-based solutions. They design the multi-levelled architecture of a large Blockchain system and software landscape and ensures the coherence of all aspects of a project as an integrated system. Furthermore, the BC Architect assures the overall technical quality of the BC application.

To follow the Blockchain Architect career, you need to complete:

  • Module 1 – 4: Common to all 3 profiles

  • Module 5: Blockchain Security and Digital Identity

  • Module 6: Blockchain Systems Architecture and Consensus Protocol

  • Module 9: Applied Cryptography

  • Module 11: Developing Use Cases: from ideas to services

The Blockchain Manager leads groups of developers and architects. The Blockchain Manager tracks the implementation progress and maintains close cooperation with business managers or marketing professionals to identify the market requirements for new Blockchain systems and applications. This role monitors process quality to ensure that products meet their technical and business objectives, including the ethical reflection of possible areas of application of the technology. It features communicating with other stakeholders, such as department managers and marketing professionals. Furthermore, this role must monitor the process quality to ensure that products meet their technical and business objectives and communicate with other stakeholders, such as department managers and marketing professionals.

To follow the Blockchain Manager career, you need to complete:

  • Module 1-4: Common to all 3 profiles

  • Module 7: Blockchain Platforms

  • Module 8: Marketing and Customer Support

  • Module 11: Developing Use Cases: from ideas to services

  • Module 12: Game Theory in Blockchain

* More information on the three profiles is available here.

How to enroll?

The course registration process is straightforward and can be completed in just few simple steps:

  1. Access the course on the Thinkific MOOC website

  2. Click on the "Enroll today" button to initiate the registration process

  3. Sign up by providing your email/username, name, and password

  4. Congratulations! You have successfully enrolled in the course and can now access all the course materials as a learner.

Enroll Here

CHAISE will organise a guided pilot session of the online course in September-October 2023. After the piloting phase, there will also be the possibility to get certifications for modules taken via the MOOC. These certifications will encompass both theoretical and practical badges.

Stay tuned for more updates about pilot sessions and certification options!