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Learn, train, and grow with Blockchain Fundamentals

ISACA’s Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate is an interactive, self-guided course that blends knowledge and performance-based training components to help you master key blockchain principles, models, and infrastructure.

Once you purchase the course, you will be able to access your study materials and performance-based labs on demand. You will earn 5 CPE upon completion.

Certificate Curriculum

With Blockchain Fundamentals, you’ll learn what’s essential to show an understanding of what is considered the most significant technological innovation since the internet including fundamental principles and concepts, application of technologies to leverage blockchain, and usage and considerations.

1. Blockchain Concepts (67%): This domain encompasses the foundational aspects of blockchain technology, including:
   
   • History and Evolution: Understanding the origins of blockchain and its development alongside cryptocurrencies.
   • Blockchain Processes and Models: Exploring how blockchains function and the various models that exist.
   • Infrastructure and Architecture: Examining the systems and architectural components that support blockchain technology.
   • Interoperability: Discussing how different blockchain systems interact and integrate with each other.
   • Tokenization and Cryptocurrencies: Identifying different types of tokens and crypto assets within the blockchain ecosystem.
   • Major Blockchain Platforms: Reviewing prominent blockchain platforms, their characteristics, and considerations for implementation.
     
2. Blockchain Usage and Considerations (33%): This domain focuses on the practical applications of blockchain technology and the factors to consider when implementing it. Key topics include:
   
   • Use Cases: Identifying and analyzing various applications of blockchain across different industries.
   • Implementation Considerations: Understanding the challenges, best practices, and strategic approaches to deploying blockchain solutions.

There are no prerequisites. You can register for the Blockchain Fundamentals exam at any time. The online, remotely-proctored 2-hour exam blends both knowledge (multiple choice) and performance-based questions set in a virtual lab environment. To pass the exam, you must earn a score of 65% or higher.

Successful students will receive an internationally recognized badge from ISACA.

Additional Resources

• ISACA Learners Guide
  
• ISACA Exam Candidate Guide

Certified in Emerging Technology

Blockchain Fundamentals is one of four courses that make up a broad certification: Certified in Emerging Technology. Along with fundamental certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, and Internet of Things, the Certified in Emerging Technology puts you on the cutting edge of your career in technologies that are shaping the world.

For more information on how to start upon your path to being on the bleeding edge of technology, see ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology.

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