Blockchain Business Foundations Training
This course is designed for non-technical business professionals who require basic knowledge about Blockchain and how it will be executed within an organization. The affiliated exam is NOT appropriate for technology professionals seeking to gain deeper understanding of Blockchain technology implementation or programming.
Certified Blockchain Business Foundations (CBBF)
Course Overview
A person who holds this certification will have demonstrated their understanding of the following:
- Blockchain basics
- Why an organization should or should not use Blockchain
- How Blockchain works
- Implementing Blockchain in business
- Blockchain Use Cases
Course Outline
- Session 1: What is Blockchain?
- Technology Overview
- History of Blockchain
- Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) & Blockchain
- Session 2: Non-Technical Technology Overview
- Cryptography for Executives
- Key Concepts Public Ledgers
- Hashes, Block Hashes
- Distributed & Peer to Peer Technologies
- Digital Tokens
- Smart Contracts
- Bitcoin Mining
- Authorization & Authentication
- Security
- Session 3: Benefits of Blockchain – Myths & Facts
- Benefits of Blockchain – Myths & Facts Value of Blockchain
- Value of Smart Contracts
- Role & Value of Digital Tokens
- Common misconceptions about Blockchain
- Limitations
- Session 4: Use Cases
- When is it appropriate or not appropriate to use Blockchain Digital Wallets & Payment Systems
- Money Transfers
- Transaction Tracking & Management
- Record Keeping
- Asset Management
- Financial Settlements
- Securities Transactions
- Contracts
- Session 5: Industry Adoption
- Who is using it and for what?
- Financial Services Industry
- Banking Industry
- Securities & Trading Industry
- Real Estate Industry
- Education
- Technology Industry
- Legal Industry
- Insurance
- Healthcare
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Governments
- Session 6: Implementation (Duration 30 minutes)
- How do I get started? Requirements Definition & Business Use Case
- Proof of Concept Development
- Tools & Technology Infrastructure
- Deployment Strategy
- Costs What does it cost to use this technology?
- Session 7: Future of Blockchain (Duration 30 minutes)
- What is its future?
- Industry by Industry Outlook
Intended Audience
This exam is designed for non-technical business professionals who require basic knowledge about Blockchain and how it will be executed within an organization.
Target Roles Include:
- IT Leadership
- Key Business Managers
- CEO/CTO/CIO
- Network Operations
- Business Analysts
- IT Consultants
- Project Managers
- Systems Integrators
- Help Desk / Service Desk
- Managed Service Providers
- Solution Providers
- Sales Staff
- Government Officials
Prerequisites
It’s recommended that professionals seeking the CBBF certification should attend the Blockchain Training: An Overview for Business Professionals course.
The exam tests on four sections:
- General Blockchain Knowledge
- Why Use Blockchain
- How Blockchain Works
- Using Blockchain for Business
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Subject: Request for Programming & Development training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, Blockchain Business Foundations Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
This course is designed for non-technical business professionals who require basic knowledge about Blockchain and how it will be executed within an organization. The affiliated exam is NOT appropriate for technology professionals seeking to gain deeper understanding of Blockchain technology implementation or programming. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in programming & development that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
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Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in programming & development. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/blockchain-training/blockchain-business-foundations/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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