Developed by DEC´s global consortia of leading higher education institutions and industry players, the Chartered Blockchain Analyst - CBA®? Level 1 MOOC is a preparatory course for the CBA®? Level 1 examination and charterholder title, which assesses and proves an individuals interdisciplinary knowledge on Blockchain technology, related to technological, business & economics, as well as legal & regulatory aspects.

The blockchain market has changed how organisations share and transact data, and individuals perceive data ownership and transparency towards suppliers. New corporate ecosystems and collaborations push innovators to experiment with new business models. At the same time, regulators define boundaries and frameworks for applying this new technology.

However, the industry lacks professionals with well-founded knowledge and experience to apply blockchain technology in the right context. The Chartered Blockchain Analyst - CBA®? addresses this gap with a holistic certification programme developed with leading academic and industry players.

The CBA®? has been designed for for professionals with backgrounds in enterprise, healthcare, public services, utilities and supply chain, in all functions and at all levels of responsibility. The CBA® Level 1 Preparatory Course is also accredited by The CPD Certification Services.

Institution: DECx

Subject: Computer Science

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Language: English

Video Transcript: English

Associated skills: Economics, Higher Education, Blockchain, Public Service, Supply Chain, Technology Ecosystems, Experimentation

The CBA®? Level 1 MOOC is a preparatory course which comprises three macro-modules, aligned with all other preparatory materials offered by DEC Institute (exam syllabus, study booklet, practice questions and tests). These 3 macro-modules consist of the following modules:

TECHNOLOGY:

In this section, we explore 18 topics, including Blockchain History, Blockchain Principles, Databases, Ledgers & DLTs, Cryptography, Consensus Mechanisms, Blockchain Architectures, Blockchain Technology Stack, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrencies, Tokens, Blockchain Protocols, Wallets, Privacy, Scalability, Interoperability, Decentralized Applications, Decentralized Autonomous Organization, and Oracles.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS:

In this section, we explore 14 topics, including Blockchain and the Internet, Innovation, Disruption & Adoption Principles, Blockchain Ecosystems, Blockchain Economics, Tokenisation in Business, Decentralized Applications in Business, Blockchain Governance in Business and DAOs, Blockchain and Sustainability, Application Areas in Traditional Financial Services, Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Application Areas in Non-Financial Service Sectors, Application Areas of Non-Fungible-Tokens (NFTs), Supply Chain and Self Sovereign Identity (SSI).

LEGAL & REGULATORY:

In this section, we explore 7 topics, including 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, Blockchain and Regtech and GDPR & Other Data Regulations.

After completing this MOOC, candidates can register for the CBA®? Level 1 examination at PearsonVUE through the website of DEC Institute, where they can download and study additional preparatory material (mandatory reading: Study Booklet CBA®? Level 1), which will be required to successfully pass the examination and obtain the CBA®? I designation.