Certified Blockchain HealthTech Professional

Program Content

Web3 Foundations Course

Module 1: Understanding what Web3 is

• Overview of Web3 features and architecture
• The history of Web1 and Web2
• Characteristics of Web3
• Decentralization
• Terminology

Module 2: Why Web3

• Data is the New Oil
• Why Web3 Matters
• The Purpose of Web3
• The flow of Talent to Web3
• The transfer of Value from Web2 to Web3

Module 3: Web3 and the Metaverse

• What is the Metaverse
• Technologies of the Metaverse

Module 4: Blockchain Fundamentals

• Blockchain is Not Bitcoin
• Blockchain Definitions
• History of Blockchain
• Properties of Blockchain
• 10 Key Concepts of Blockchain
• How does Blockchain Work?
• Consensus Types
• Mining and Verification
• Smart Contracts

Module 5: Understanding DeFi

• What is DeFi
• DeFi vs Traditional Finance
• DeFi Activities
• DeFi Risks

Module 6: Challenges, Risks and Ethics of Web3

• Advantages of Web3
• Challenges of Web3
• Speed of Web3

Module 7: What comes after Web3?

• What is Web3
• Is there a Web4 and what is it
• Is there a Web5

Blockchain Foundations Course

Module 1: Blockchain Background and Basics

• Blockchain History
• How Blockchain Works
• What are the Properties of a Blockchain?

Module 2: Different Types of Blockchains

• Private vs. Public Blockchains
• Permissioned vs. Permissionless
• Public vs. Private vs Hybrid Discussion

Module 3: Consensus

• Consensus Mechanisms
• Consensus Protocols – 14 examples

Module 4: Cryptography and Hashing

• Machine/Mathematical Cryptography
• Hash Function Properties

Module 5: Smart Contracts

• Intensive Smart Contracts
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Contracts
• Blockchain Oracles

Module 6: Blockchain Wallets

Module 7: Pros and Cons

Module 8: Public Blockchain-Based Applications

Module 9: Blockchain and Crypto Regulation

• Regulatory Opportunity and Challenges
• Global Regulations
• Regulatory View of Bitcoin

Module 10: Regulatory Reporting

Module 11: Distributed Autonomous Organizations

• The DAO – Distributed Autonomous Organization
• The DAO Attack – Legal and Other Issues

Module 12: Blockchain Today

Module 13: The Trilemma

Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive Course

Module 1: Bitcoin Overview

• Bitcoin and Cryptography Overview
• Bitcoin Software & Hardware

Module 2: Technical Limitations & Mining Introduction

• Technical Bitcoin Limitations
• Bitcoin & The Lightning Network
• Bitcoin Scripting & Mining

Module 3: Mining

• Bitcoin Mining & Incentives
• Technical Bitcoin Limitations (Part 2)

Module 4: Bitcoin vs Protocols 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…etc.

• Blockchain V1 to Blockchain V2
• Ethereum Clients, EVM & Solidity
• Ether, Gas & Consensus Algorithms
• BigChainDb, Tendermint & Hyperledger

Module 5: The New Database

Module 6: Payments, Voting and other Use Cases

• Payments, Remittances & Identity
• Voting, Trade Finance & Land
• Blockchain & Ethereum Use Cases

Module 7: What’s next?

• Preparing Your Firm For Blockchain
• Evaluating Blockchain
• The DAO & Blockchain Adoption

AI Essentials

Module 0: Introduction

• A brief overview of AI and blockchain in plain language
• Potential benefits of combining technologies

Module 1: AI Concepts

• Key AI concepts like machine learning without jargon
• Focus on real-world examples and applications

Module 2: Blockchain Basics

• A high-level look at how blockchain works
• Transparency benefits

Module 3: Use Cases

• Examples of AI and blockchain applications (see Use Case link)
• Benefits to consumers and industries

Module 4: Ethical Considerations

• Data privacy, security, and other ethical aspects
• Emphasize the importance of ethics in technology development

Module 5: Challenges and Opportunities

• Challenges like bias in AI and the adoption of blockchain
• Future opportunities and impact on society

Module 6: The Future

• Where AI and blockchain are heading
• Potential impact on jobs, businesses, and daily life

Module 7: Key Takeaways

• Main points about AI, blockchain, and their promise
• A look at a more transparent and empowered future

Module 2: Overview of Healthcare

• Overview of Healthcare
• Potential Impact

Module 3: Healthcare Issues, Usecases and Laws

• Healthcare Issues
• Blockchain Use-Cases
• Public Health, HIPPA and GDPR
• Pharma and Supply Chains

Module 4: Accounting, Regulation and Compliance

• The Current State of Blockchain
• Blockchain and Accounting
• Regulation and Compliance

Module 5: Prepare Yourself

Data Protection Regulation: GDPR, CPRA/CCPA

Module 1: Introduction to Data Privacy and GDPR

• Overview of data privacy laws and regulations
• Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its key provisions
• Identifying personal data and GDPR’s territorial scope
• Role of data protection officer and GDPR’s fines and penalties

Module 2: GDPR Compliance

• GDPR’s principles of data processing
• GDPR’s rights of data subjects
• GDPR’s accountability and governance requirements
• GDPR’s data security and data breach notification requirements

Module 3: Module: Understanding the Digital Services Act (DSA)

• Overview of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its key provisions
• Identifying the scope of the DSA and how it applies to organizations
• Understanding the DSA’s obligations for online platforms and digital services providers
• DSA’s provisions for removing illegal content online, including hate speech and terrorist content
• DSA’s provisions for ensuring online safety, including measures to protect children from harmful content
• DSA’s provisions for tackling disinformation and ensuring transparency of online political advertising
• How to comply with the DSA’s rules and requirements

Module 4: Understanding the Digital Markets Act (DMA)

• Overview of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and its key provisions
• Identifying the scope of the DMA and how it applies to organizations
• Understanding the DMA’s definition of gatekeepers and how it applies to companies
• DMA’s provisions for preventing harmful practices such as self-preferencing, discriminatory treatment and margin squeeze
• DMA’s provisions for ensuring fair and open access to services and data
• DMA’s provisions for preventing gatekeepers to leverage their market power to the detriment of businesses and consumers
• Understanding the role of the regulatory authority established to monitor and enforce compliance
• How to comply with the DMA’s rules and requirements

Module 5: CPRA and CCPA

• Overview of the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
• Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Identifying the similarities and differences between GDPR, CPRA and CCPA
• How to comply with CPRA and CCPA

Module 6: Other US State Privacy Laws

• US State Privacy Laws

Module 7: Blockchain and Web3: Data Protection and Privacy

• Overview of blockchain technology and the web3 ecosystem
• Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that blockchain and web3 present for data protection and privacy
• Analysis of the key features of blockchain technology that impact data protection and privacy, such as immutability, decentralization, and transparency
• Identifying the different types of data that can be stored on a blockchain, and the privacy implications of each
• Discussion of current privacy solutions for blockchain and web3, such as zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption
• Analysis of the regulatory landscape for blockchain and web3, including existing laws and proposed regulations
• Best practices for data protection and privacy in a blockchain and web3 context, including data minimization, access controls, and monitoring
• Case studies and practical exercises to apply the concepts and strategies learned in real-world scenarios

Module 8: Data Privacy in Practice

• Best practices for data privacy compliance
• Implementing data privacy policies and procedures
• Conducting data privacy impact assessments
• Handling data subject access requests

Module 9: Data Privacy in the Future

• Understanding upcoming data privacy regulations
• Discussing data privacy trends and challenges
• Preparing for future data privacy developments
• Review of the program and next steps for ongoing data privacy compliance

Information Security and Cyber Risk Awareness

Module 1: Introduction to Information Security and Cyber Risk

• Understanding Information Security: Definition and importance.
• Cyber Risk: Definition, types, and impact on businesses
• Key concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
• Common threats and vulnerabilities
• Real-life examples of cyber-attacks and their consequences

Module 2: Cyber Risk Assessment and Management

• Risk assessment: Identifying and prioritizing risks
• Risk management: Mitigation, transfer, acceptance, and avoidance
• Developing a cybersecurity framework
• Security policies and procedures
• Incident response planning and execution

Module 3: Securing Networks and Systems

• Network security fundamentals: Firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection
• Securing endpoints: Antivirus, antimalware, and patch management
• Authentication and access control: Password policies, multi-factor authentication, and biometrics
• Encryption and secure communication
• Cloud security and securing remote access

Module 4: Social Engineering and User Awareness

• Social engineering techniques: Phishing, pretexting, and baiting
• Recognizing and responding to social engineering attacks
• The role of user awareness in information security
• Best practices for online safety and data protection
• Creating a security-aware culture within an organization

Module 5: Regulatory Compliance and Emerging Technologies

• Overview of regulatory frameworks: GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
• Ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties
• The impact of emerging technologies on information security: IoT, AI, and blockchain
• Future trends in cybersecurity
• Continual improvement and staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving landscape

Enterprise Blockchain Strategy Course

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 (Distributed Autonomous Organizations)

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