EC-COUNCIL’S

BLOCKCHAIN
CERTIFICATION COURSES
For:
BUSINESS LEADER
FINTECH PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPER

Designed by
Professionals for Professionals
Dive into an industry predicted to be worth USD 163.83 billion by 2029.[1]
 What is
Blockchain?
The popularity of blockchain has skyrocketed recently due to the technology’s potential
for increased efficiency, security, and transparency. But what is it?

A blockchain is a distributed ledger of data in which information is replicated across

multiple nodes. Each “block” is a time-stamped, unchangeable data record managed
by a cluster of computers and not owned by a single entity. These blocks of data are
secured and bound to one another—the “chain”—using cryptography. In a decentralized
blockchain, this enables immutable, permanent, transparent, and secure record-keeping
of transactions.

One of the most exciting aspects of decentralized blockchain networks is the lack of a
central authority, which means that the blockchain acts as a self-regulating data storage
and transaction validation system. Since a blockchain is a shared and unchangeable
ledger, the information stored there is permanently and publicly viewable. Decentralized
blockchain networks enable the transfer of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin across the globe,
among many other innovative use cases.

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 Why Should You Become a Certified
Blockchain Expert?

According to Research and Markets, the blockchain

Blockchain market is estimated to grow from USD 4.9 billion in 2021
Market to USD 227 billion by 2028—a compound annual growth
rate of 72.9%.[2]

Gartner estimates that the business value generated

Business
by blockchain will reach USD 176 billion by 2025 and USD
Growth
3 trillion by 2030.[3]

According to Kristalina Georgieva, managing

Implementation
director of the International Monetary Fund, 100
of Central Bank
countries are exploring the implementation of
Digital Currencies
central bank digital currencies.[4]

Fintech According to Research and Markets, the global

Blockchain market for fintech blockchain is estimated to reach
Growth USD 8.7 billion by 2026.[5]

In a Deloitte survey, over three-quarters of financial

services industry leaders felt that failing to adopt
Blockchain Growth blockchain and digital assets would represent a lost
Market Driven by opportunity for competitive advantage, and 84%
Business Leaders agreed that blockchain was “broadly scalable” and had
“achieved mainstream adoption.”[6]

[2]: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/4787409/blockchain-market-forecast-to-2028-covid-19?
[3]: https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/doc/documents/3855708-digital-disruption-profile-blockchains-radical-
promise-spans-business-and-society.pdf
[4]: https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2022/02/09/sp020922-the-future-of-money-gearing-up-for-central-bank-digital-currency
[5]: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/5302634/fintech-blockchain-global-market-trajectory-and
[6]: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/insights/articles/US144337_Blockchain-survey/DI_Blockchain-survey.pdf
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 Blockchain Is More Than
Just Cryptocurrency

Ten Industries Blockchain Is Transforming[7]

1. Banking and financial services 6. Healthcare

2. Energy and infrastructure 7. Defense and law enforcement
3. Travel and transportation 8. Retail and e-commerce
4. Insurance 9. Communications and information
5. Government and voting 10. Agriculture and food safety

[7] https://www.cbinsights.com/research/industries-disrupted-blockchain/

EC-Council’s Blockchain Certifications and Training

Program Overview

EC-Council’s blockchain certification courses are curated by experts to support the

growing demand for skilled blockchain professionals. These programs have been
designed to meet the industry requirements of developers, business leaders, and fintech
professionals in this rapidly growing area.

Our blockchain certification courses consist of three knowledge and competency areas:
development, implementation, and strategy. During the course, students get exposure
to multiple blockchain implementation concepts and a unique guideline for sustainable
and scalable blockchain development using quantum-resistant ledgers. Considering
the market opportunity and skills required for different target groups, EC-Council has
launched three new blockchain programs:

1. Blockchain Business Leader Certification (BBLC)

2. Blockchain Fintech Certification (BFC)
3. Blockchain Developer Certification (BDC)

Blockchain technology is becoming more prominent in today’s digital world, and getting
certified is a great way to showcase your knowledge and lend credibility to your resume.
If you’re looking for a blockchain training program, you’ve come to the right place.
EC-Council’s expert-designed courses will provide you with hands-on experience and
help you gain valuable insights that are mapped to real job roles.
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 Blockchain Business
Leader Certification
Become a Business Leader Spearheading the Blockchain Revolution

Blockchain Business Leader Certification (BBLC) Overview

The BBLC course aims to teach business leaders how to use blockchain technology to
improve business operations by equipping them with technical knowledge and hands-
on experience with blockchain technologies. The curriculum covers Ethereum and Bitcoin
in detail, in addition to issues such as blockchain security and Blockchain as a Service
(BaaS).

Prerequisites
Who Is It For?
Candidates must have:
Business leaders at all levels,
from mid-level managers to • General awareness of business
senior executives who want management processes
to incorporate blockchain
• Basic knowledge of computers
technology into their
organization. • Access to a Linux machine that can be
configured as a virtual machine

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Financial Applications

Module 3: Cryptocurrency Assets

Module 4: Blockchain Project Implementation

Module 5: Bitcoin

Module 6: Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)

Module 7: Security in Blockchains

Module 8: Ethereum

Module 9: Open Source

Module 10 Decentralized Apps (dApps)

Module 11: Scalable Blockchain

Module 12 Industry Use Cases

Module 13: The Internet of Things and Blockchain

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What You’ll Learn

• The structure and elements of a blockchain network, including how decentralization

works
• Hashing and consensus algorithms and their role in blockchain networks, including
proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms
• Digital currencies, including different types of cryptocurrency assets, the tokenization
process, and how leading cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Altcoin, Litecoin, Zcash) work
• The benefits of using blockchain technology and how to determine whether blockchain
is the right solution for your business
• Initial coin offerings (ICOs) vs. initial public offerings (IPOs)
• Securitization of physical assets
• Blockchain scalability issues and how to resolve them
• How to design blockchain-based identity solutions
• Blockchain use cases in supply chain management, energy, shipping, healthcare, and
decentralized storage platforms
• The basics of how Solidity and Ethereum work and the elements of the Ethereum
ecosystem
• How to create private blockchain networks using Ethereum
• The structure and components of the Bitcoin network and how it works
• Bitcoin cryptomining and its relation to PoW consensus mechanisms
• Bitcoin’s limitations, variants, and clients
• How to build secure smart contracts, including vulnerabilities in smart contracts and
how to mitigate them
• Formal verification of smart contracts
• Privacy and confidentiality in blockchains
• Blockchain as a Service
• Permissioned and permissionless blockchains
• The basics of the Hyperledger Fabric framework
• Introduction to blockchain projects (including Fabric, Iroha, Burrow, and Indy)
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)

Benefits of the Blockchain Business Leader Certification

• The BBLC program gives a comprehensive look into the inner workings of blockchain
technology and how it applies to multiple industries like healthcare, the food supply
chain, shipping, and more.
• The course is replete with assignments and alternative testing methods to keep students
engaged in topics beyond the program.
• The curriculum is designed and endorsed by bestselling authors and subject matter
experts in the blockchain field.
• The program offers practical advice on how and when to use blockchain in any industry.
• Our beginner-friendly course does not require any technical prerequisite knowledge of
blockchain or cryptocurrencies.

Job Roles

Blockchain Project Lead Blockchain Architect

Blockchain Project Manager Blockchain Consultant

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 Blockchain Fintech
Certification
Become a Fintech Professional Leading the Blockchain Revolution

Blockchain Fintech Program Overview

The BFC course will enable financial professionals to utilize blockchain technology to
improve financial services and the insurance industry. Students learn the laws and
regulations related to financial applications of blockchain and how to use PoW and
PoS consensus mechanisms. In addition, the program provides in-depth insights into
cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin wallets and exchanges, among other topics.

Prerequisites
Who Is It For?
Candidates must have:
Finance professionals, fintech
professionals, and related • General awareness of business
professionals interested in management processes
integrating blockchain into
• Basic knowledge of computers
their organization’s financial
applications and needs. • Access to a Linux machine that can be
configured as a virtual machine

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Financial Applications

Module 3: Cryptocurrency Assets

Module 4: Insurance Applications

Module 5: Blockchain Project Implementation

Module 6: Bitcoin

Module 7: Security in Blockchains

Module 8: Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)

Module 9: Ethereum

Module 10: Open Source

Module 11: Decentralized Applications (dApps)

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What You’ll Learn

• The structure and elements of a blockchain network, including how decentralization

works
• Hashing and consensus algorithms and their role in blockchain networks, including
proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms
• The benefits of using blockchain technology and how to determine whether blockchain
is the right solution for your business
• Digital currencies, including different types of cryptocurrency assets, the tokenization
process, and how leading cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Altcoin, Litecoin, Zcash) work
• Decentralized finance, apps, and exchanges, including Bitcoin wallets and exchanges
• Initial coin offerings (ICOs) vs. initial public offerings (IPOs)
• Securitization of physical assets
• How blockchain works in the financial sector and common blockchain use cases in
finance
• Laws and regulations related to the financial applications of blockchain, including how
security tokens are regulated
• Blockchain applications in the insurance industry
• The basics of how Solidity and Ethereum work and the elements of the Ethereum
ecosystem
• How to create private blockchain networks using Ethereum
• The structure and components of the Bitcoin network and how it works
• Bitcoin cryptomining and its relation to PoW consensus mechanisms
• Bitcoin’s limitations, variants, and clients
• How to build secure smart contracts, including vulnerabilities in smart contracts and
how to mitigate them
• Formal verification of smart contracts
• Privacy and confidentiality in blockchains
• Blockchain as a Service
• Permissioned and permissionless blockchains
• The basics of the Hyperledger Fabric framework
• Introduction to blockchain projects (including Fabric, Iroha, Burrow, and Indy)
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)

Benefits of Blockchain Fintech Certification

• The BFC program offers a comprehensive look into the inner workings of blockchain
technology and how it applies to the fintech industry.
• The program is replete with assignments, and alternative testing methods keep students
engaged in the topics beyond the program itself.
• The course is designed and endorsed by bestselling authors and subject matter experts
in fintech and blockchain.
• The course offers practical advice on using blockchain in the financial services industry.

Job Roles

Blockchain Project Lead Blockchain Architect

Blockchain Project Manager Blockchain Consultant

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 Blockchain Developer
Certification
Become a Cutting-Edge Developer Leading the Blockchain Revolution

Blockchain Developer Program Overview

The course aims to provide developers with a comprehensive understanding of

blockchain technology, including its impact and applications in business and finance.
Students will learn about cryptography, cryptomining, quantum computing, blockchain
project implementation, Ethereum, and more.

Prerequisites
Who Is It For?
Candidates must have:
Software engineers, programmers,
project managers, network • General awareness of business
administrators, and other technical management processes
professionals interested in integrating
• Basic knowledge of computers
blockchain applications and
architectures into their organization. • Access to a Linux machine that can be
configured as a virtual machine

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COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Module 2: Cryptography and Technology Details

Module 3: Impact on the Financial Sector

Module 4: Bitcoin

Module 5: Blockchain Project Implementation

Module 6: Security in Blockchain

Module 7: Cryptomining

Module 8: Ethereum

Module 9: Other Cryptocurrencies

Module 10: AI and Blockchain

Module 11: Blockchain as a Service

Module 12: Open-Source Business Blockchain Frameworks

Module 13: Python for Blockchain

Module 14: JavaScript for Blockchain

Module 15: Java for Blockchain

Module 16: Blockchain Online IDE

Module 17: Industry Use Cases

Module 18: IoT and Blockchain

Module 19: Decentralized Applications (dApps)

Module 20: Future of Blockchain

Module 21: Quantum Computing and Blockchain

What You’ll Learn

• The structure and elements of a blockchain network, including how decentralization

works
• Hashing and consensus algorithms and their role in blockchain networks, including
proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms
• The benefits of using blockchain technology and how to determine whether blockchain
is the right solution for your business
• Blockchain scalability issues and how to resolve them
• Digital currencies, including different types of cryptocurrency assets, the tokenization
process, and how leading cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Altcoin, Litecoin, Zcash) work
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• The structure and components of the Bitcoin network and how it works
• Bitcoin’s limitations, variants, and clients
• Bitcoin cryptomining and its relation to PoW consensus mechanisms
• The processes and tools used in cryptomining, including cryptomining algorithms like
Equihash and CryptoNight
• Blockchain development in Python, JavaScript, and Java
• The elements of the Ethereum ecosystem
• How to work with Solidity and Ethereum, including how to use Solidity IDEs like Remix
and EthFiddle and create private blockchain networks using Ethereum
• How to build secure smart contracts with Ethereum and Solidity, including vulnerabilities
in smart contracts and how to mitigate them
• Formal verification of smart contracts
• Permissioned and permissionless blockchains
• How to work with the Hyperledger Fabric framework
• Deep dive into blockchain projects (including Fabric, Iroha, Burrow, and Indy)
• Privacy and confidentiality in blockchains
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
• How to design blockchain-based identity solutions
• Machine learning and blockchain technology
• Intelligent smart contracts and the convergence of blockchain and AI
• The basics of the IoT, how to achieve convergence between IoT and blockchain, and
the Blockchain of Things
• How blockchain is used in healthcare, fintech, and supply chain contexts
• Blockchain as a Service
• The fundamentals of quantum computing and how quantum computing will affect
blockchain networks
• The future of blockchain technology and open research issues

Labs and Projects*

• Exploring blockchain through the Bitcoin command-line interface (bitcoin-cli)

• Setting up a private net and cryptomining
• Installing Namecoin Client and creating a Namecoin record
• Remix IDE deployment and testing
• Using Solidity, Truffle, and Ganache to create a new coin
• Notarizing and hashing documents with proof of idea
• Alternative blockchain smart contract deployment
• Finding a bug in a Solidity program
• Using Python, Java, and JavaScript for blockchain development
• Running Ganache with Metamask
• Building a simple productivity app with blockchain
*Note: These will be self-paced activities with detailed instructions for students.

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Key USPs of the Blockchain Developer Certification

• The BDC program includes over 13 projects on blockchain applications to equip students
with practical experience.
• The program focuses on the future of blockchain and how it interacts with other
emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and IoT.
• The curriculum delves deep into multiple blockchain frameworks.
• The course is replete with assignments and alternative testing methods to keep students
engaged in topics beyond the program.
• The BDC is authored and endorsed by bestselling authors and subject matter experts
in the blockchain field.
• The course offers practical advice on how and when to use blockchain in any industry.

Job Roles

Blockchain Project Lead Blockchain Architect

Blockchain Project Manager Blockchain Consultant

Web3 Developer

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 Why Should You Choose EC-Council’s
Blockchain Certification Course?
EC-Council introduced the blockchain certification courses to set global standards in
blockchain technology.

1. Contextual Training and Global Application

In today’s consumer-centric and data-driven, peer-to-peer economic ecosystem, we

strive to help business professionals obtain relevant and practical digital skills to facilitate
global corporate growth. EC-Council’s blockchain certifications were developed to help
aspiring blockchain professionals learn this emerging technology and understand its
implications for businesses. They focus on equipping students with the knowledge to take
advantage of blockchain technology. Our blockchain certification courses dig deep into
the main characteristics of distributed ledger technology and introduce the 3S (Secure,
Scalable, Sustainable) proprietary blockchain framework.

2. Key Highlights of EC-Council’s Blockchain Certification Programs

• Development-ecosystem agnostic
• Network agnostic
• Technology agnostic
• Worldwide recognition
• 360-degree approach
• Hands-on training
• International standards

3. Career Growth: Blockchain Certification Courses

The average annual income in the U.S. for a blockchain developer is $136,000, followed by
$87,500 annually in Asia and $73,300 annually in Europe. Remote blockchain developers
earn $123,750 annually on average. [7]

[7]: https://cryptocurrencyjobs.co/salaries/blockchain-developer/

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 EC-Council’s Blockchain Certification
Training Information

DELIVERY MODES

Self-Paced Self-Study Live Online Training Partner

Recorded Videos Through e-books Classes In Person

ABOUT THE BLOCKCHAIN EXAM

Number of Questions Test Duration Test Format Test Delivery

50 1.5 Hrs Multiple Choice ECC Exam

Blockchain Developer Certification: 312-81

EXAM PREFIX FOR Blockchain Business Leader Certification: 312-83
Blockchain Fintech Certification: 312-82

Blockchain Developer Certification: 5 Days

TRAINING Blockchain Business Leader Certification: 3 Days
Blockchain Fintech Certification: 3 Days

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About EC-Council

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individuals, organizations, educators, and governments address global workforce problems by
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