Course
Digicomp Code BLOCKK
Blockchain Foundation («BLOCKK»)
Course facts
- Understanding the core concepts of blockchain and distributed ledger technology
- Knowing the security principles, cryptography, and network architectures
- Gaining insight into cryptocurrencies, token economics, and smart contracts—from Bitcoin and Ethereum to NFTs and new token standards
- Understanding the legal and regulatory aspects as well as AI, agentic AI, and IoT developments
Blockchain and its most prominent application, Bitcoin, are on everyone's lips. But what is really behind blockchain technology (distributed ledger technology), which is seen as disrupting a wide range of industries? This blockchain course covers the following topics:
1 Fundamentals of Blockchain
- How a blockchain works (blocks, hashing, digital signatures, consensus mechanisms)
- Public, private, and consortium blockchains
- Security: integrity, availability, confidentiality
2 Cryptography & Consensus
- Hash functions, digital signatures
- Proof of work, proof of stake, Byzantine fault tolerance
- Mining, nodes, and network architecture
3 Cryptocurrencies & Token Economy
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the emergence of smart contracts
- Tokenization: utility, payment, and security tokens
- NFTs and new token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155)
4 Smart Contracts & Use Cases
- Definition, functionality, and practical examples (insurance, supply chain, healthcare)
- Decentralized applications (DApps) and DeFi
- Practical scenarios: real estate, automotive industry, identity management
5 Law & Regulation
- Overview of international regulations
- Switzerland (DLT Act), EU (MiCA), global trends
- ICOs, STOs, and IEOs in comparison
6 (Agentic) AI & Blockchain
- Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Delegation
- Audit & Traceability
- Zero Trust
- Agentic Payments (AP2)
7 Future of Blockchain
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
- Blockchain in combination with IoT
- Opportunities and risks for economy and society
In didactic terms, the starting point of the training is the problem of the Byzantine generals. This forms the common understanding of the problem for a solution scenario with a blockchain. Based on these scenarios the problems occur and the solutions are worked out. Within this framework, existing basic information technology is always used and explained (e.g. hash functions, digital signature, etc.). The depth depends on the technical knowledge of the participants.
- Software developers, architects, IT consultants
- Project and product managers in the digital environment
- Innovation and digitalization managers
- Entrepreneurs and start-up founders
- Managers in strategy, finance, banking, insurance, supply chain, energy, healthcare
- Compliance and risk managers
- Lawyers, auditors, regulatory authorities
- Asset managers, analysts, consultants, investors in the crypto or FinTech sector
- Anyone who wants to understand and classify blockchain not just as a buzzword, but in terms of its content
General interest in the topic. No technical skills required.
The certification examination (multiple-choice test) is conducted by the international certification body «International Certification Organization» (ICO-CERT). The exam is only provided online. Participants have the choice of writing the exam immediately after the training or at a later date (30 days, 24/7). The exam links are valid for 30 days and can be extended once by the participants, but no earlier than 4 days before expiry and no later than 10 days after.
Examination
- Multiple-choice exam in German or English
- Duration: 45 minutes, no aids allowed
- Format: 30 multiple-choice questions with 3 possible answers each. One, two or all three answers can be correct.
- At least 18 of the 30 questions must be answered correctly in order to pass the examination.
