Elevate your understanding of the digital revolution: Become a Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional.


The Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional Program is a comprehensive and engaging course that aims to equip participants with a deep understanding of blockchain technology and its application in supply chain management. This program consists of eight essential courses, including Web3 Foundations, Blockchain Foundations, AI Essentials, and Blockchain Enterprise Strategy. By combining theoretical knowledge with interactive learning, participants will gain practical insights into various topics such as the history and evolution of the Web, the intricacies of blockchain and Bitcoin, the applications of artificial intelligence, and the importance of data protection regulations and information security. To enhance the learning experience, the program also offers live instructor-led Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions and workshops. 

This program goes beyond theoretical exploration and focuses on the practical implementation of blockchain technology in the supply chain industry. It specifically addresses the implications of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CPRA/CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) regulations, highlighting the significance of data protection in the digital age. The program concludes by guiding participants in developing an enterprise blockchain strategy, enabling them to envision the transformative potential of this technology and their role in driving its adoption.

 

Blockchain Supply Chain Program Objectives


All trainees who successfully complete this course will be able to:

•    Gain a solid understanding of Web3, blockchain, and AI essentials.
•    Understand the potential applications of blockchain technology in supply chain management.
•    Gain a comprehensive understanding of data protection regulations, GDPR, CPRA/CCPA.
•    Understand the mechanisms to secure information and mitigate cyber risks.
•    Gain insights into the intricacies of blockchain and Bitcoin through intensive sessions.
•    Learn the importance of distributed autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the blockchain ecosystem.
•    Understand the applicability and implications of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA).
•    Develop skills to create a blockchain enterprise strategy considering all pros, cons, and regulatory impacts.
•    Get the tools needed to prepare a firm for blockchain adoption.
•    Understand future blockchain trends and prepare for upcoming disruptions in the digital world.

 

Certificates of Completion


Prepared to sit for two (2) Certifications from the Web3 Certification Board (W3CB)
Review Topic Areas and Exam Competencies on W3CB.org.
W3CB Exam Fees are included.
Practice Exams are not included.

 

Prerequisites


No prior blockchain or computer programming experience is required. Prior experience in logistics and supply chain management is ideal.

 

Target Audience
 

Supply chain professionals, IT managers, logistics managers, business analysts, consultants, technology enthusiasts, and anyone keen to understand and apply blockchain technology in supply chain management. Recent graduates and existing supply chain management students are also well suited for this course.

 

Questions Explored

•    What are the foundational concepts of Web3 and its evolution from Web1 and Web2?
•    How do blockchain and Bitcoin function, and how are they influencing industries, especially supply chains?
•    What are the key elements of AI, and how can it be effectively integrated with blockchain?
•    How can blockchain revolutionize supply chain processes?
•    What are the data protection regulations, including GDPR, CPRA/CCPA, and their importance in the digital era?
•    How can businesses implement effective information security and manage cyber risk?
•    How do we navigate the regulatory challenges associated with blockchain adoption?
•    What is a distributed autonomous organization (DAO), and what role does it play in blockchain networks?
•    How does the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) apply to organizations and impact data handling?
•    How to devise an effective enterprise blockchain strategy, considering the challenges, risks, and opportunities?

 

Curriculum

•    Module 1: Understanding what Web3 is
•    Module 2: Why Web3
•    Module 3: Web3 and the Metaverse
•    Module 4: Blockchain Fundamentals
•    Module 5: Understanding DeFi
•    Module 6: Challenges, Risks and Ethics of Web3
•    Module 7: What comes after Web3?
 

•    Module 1: Blockchain Background and Basics
•    Module 2: Different Types of Blockchains
•    Module 3: Consensus
•    Module 4: Cryptography and Hashing
•    Module 5: Smart Contracts
•    Module 6: Blockchain Wallets
•    Module 7: Pros and Cons
•    Module 8: Public Blockchain-Based Applications
•    Module 9: Blockchain and Crypto Regulation
•    Module 10: Regulatory Reporting
•    Module 11: Distributed Autonomous Organizations
•    Module 12: Blockchain Today
•    Module 13: The Trilemma
 

•    Module 1: Introduction to Data Privacy and GDPR
•    Module 2: GDPR Compliance
•    Module 3: Module: Understanding the Digital Services Act (DSA)
•    Module 4: Understanding the Digital Markets Act (DMA)
•    Module 5: CPRA and CCPA
•    Module 6: Other US State Privacy Laws
•    Module 7: Blockchain and Web3: Data Protection and Privacy
•    Module 8: Data Privacy in Practice
•    Module 9: Data Privacy in the Future

 

•    Module 1: Introduction to Information Security and Cyber Risk
•    Module 2: Cyber Risk Assessment and Management
•    Module 3: Securing Networks and Systems
•    Module 4: Social Engineering and User Awareness
•    Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Emerging Technologies
 

•    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
•    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
 

•    Module 0: AI Introduction
•    Module 1: AI Concepts
•    Module 2: Blockchain Basics
•    Module 3: AI Use Cases
•    Module 4: Ethical Considerations
•    Module 5: Challenges and Opportunities
•    Module 6: The Future with AI
•    Module 7: Key Takeaways
 

•    Module 1: Blockchain Overview
•    Module 2: Smart Contracts
•    Module 3: Supply Chains
•    Module 4: Blockchain for the Supply Chain – Agreements & Contracts
•    Module 5: Use Cases
•    Module 6: Regulation and Compliance