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  • Earn a certificate after completion of the course
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Advanced Blockchain Architectures
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What are the course deliverables?
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate
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  • The Advanced Blockchain Architectures course is ideal for individuals with a basic understanding of digital technology as well as developers or security professionals wishing to expand their blockchain knowledge. It provides an in-depth exploration of Blockchain architecture, emphasizing technical components and complex features like cryptography and node management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of crucial aspects such as the integral parts of Blockchain, proof of concept for a private blockchain, privacy issues, and security measures. The course also delves into the interoperability between different blockchains, the scalability of blockchain solutions, and the environmental impacts of blockchain technology.
  • After completing this course, you should be able to:
  • - Describe the process of delivering a blockchain solution
  • - Explain how to design and implement a proof of concept
  • - Conduct a needs analysis
  • - Identify limitation and concerns for enterprise blockchain adoption
  • - Explain the technical implementations of self-sovereign identity on blockchains
  • - Describe how decentralized identifiers and verifiable credentials can empower users
  • - List some techniques for integrating blockchain networks with other blockchains
  • - Explain how to architect interoperable blockchain ecosystems
  • - Explain the eWaste from hardware turnover and the threat of quantum computing
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Curriculum

Advanced Blockchain Architectures

Course Introduction

Course Description

Who Should Enroll

Course Syllabus

Module 1: The Lifecycle of a Blockchain Solution

The Lifecycle of a Blockchain Solution

Use Case Identification

Use Case Identification: Symptoms

Use Case Identification: Justification

Use Case Identification: Documentation

PoC Design and Construction

PoC Design and Construction: Alignment

PoC Design and Construction: Team

PoC Design and Construction: Concerns

Moving from PoC to MVP

Moving from PoC to MVP (Part 2)

Product Lifecycle using Blockchain

Module 1 Exam: The Lifecycle of a Blockchain Solution

Lesson 1 Quiz: Needs Analysis and Use Case Identification

Lesson 2 Quiz: PoC Design and Construction

Navigating the Journey from Conception to Realization: The Phases of Blockchain Solution Development.

Needs Analysis

The Lifecycle

Module 2: Consumer vs Enterprise Blockchain Use and Adoption

The Blockchain Iceberg

The Blockchain Iceberg: Growth Potential

The Blockchain Iceberg: Enterprise Platform Characteristics

The Blockchain Iceberg: Enterprise Platforms

The Blockchain Iceberg: Enterprise Platforms continued

Enterprise Use Cases

More Enterprise Use Cases and Concerns

Financial Enterprise Use Cases and Concerns

Blockchain Adoption

Module 2 Exam: Consumer vs Enterprise Blockchain Use and Adoption

The Blockchain Iceberg: Unveiling the Underlying Challenges and Opportunities in Consumer and Enterprise Blockchain Adoption.

Case Study: Deciding Blockchain for Supply Chain Management

Module 3: Identity Management and the Blockchain

Identity Management and the Blockchain

What is SSI?

SSI in the Modern Age

Why is SSI Important?

SSI Use Cases

SSI Benefits and Risks

Blockchain Identity Management

Module 3 Exam: Identity Management and the Blockchain

Self-Sovereign Identity: The Gateway to Enhanced Security and Privacy or a Pandora's Box?

Module 4: Web 2.5

Web 2.5

What is Web 2?

What is Web3?

Web 3 Environments

Web 2.5 in the Future

Looking Forward

Web3 Readings

Module 4 Exam: Web 2.5

Bridging the Chasm: Transitioning from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0 through the Lens of Blockchain Technology.

Evolution of the Internet

Module 5: Blockchain Interoperability Deep-Dive

Blockchain Interoperability

Integrating Blockchain with Blockchain

Integrating Blockchain with Blockchain (Part 2)

Integrating Blockchain with Centralized Technology

Integrating Blockchain with Centralized Technology (Part 2)

Blockchain Interoperability

Lesson 1 Quiz: Blockchain Interoperability Deep-Dive

The Symphony of Interoperability: Choreographing Seamless Interactions between Blockchain and Legacy Systems.

Case Study: Evaluating Blockchain for Cross-border Payments

Module 6: Blockchain Sustainability

Blockchain Sustainability

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint: Consumption

eWaste

eWaste: Global Impact

eWaste: Public Awareness

eWaste: Standardized Practices

eWaste: Sustainability

Geopolitical Sustainability

Energy and Environmental Concerns

Propaganda

The Threat of Quantum Computing

Quantum Computing: Technological Advancements

Quantum Computing: Encryption

Quantum Computing: Code-based Cryptography

Blockchain Sustainability

Module 6 Exam: Blockchain Sustainability

Lesson 1 Quiz: Blockchain Sustainability

Lesson 2 Quiz: Geopolitical Sustainability

Lesson 3 Quiz: Quantum Computing and Crypto Currency

Balancing Innovation with Responsibility: The Sustainability Conundrum in Blockchain Technology.

Case Study: Assessing Blockchain for Digital Identity Verification

Blockchain Sustainability

Blockchain as Currency

Module 7: Course Wrap-up: Where to go from here?

Where to Go From Here.....

Good Resources for Additional Learning

Course Recap

Course Final Exam

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    May 25, 2024
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