Blockchain Development Decision (BDD) Course Overview

ON-DEMAND COURSE - SYLLABUS BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPMENT DECISION Duration: 10 Hours Delivery: Online On-Demand / Self-Paced Mentor Supported - 10 Hours Instructor(s): Bryant Nielson Office Hours:      10:00 AM  to  6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Email:                   [email protected] Prerequisites: Students must have a strong grasp of blockchain fundamentals. Continuing Education Units: 1.0 Microcredential Exam: Blockchain Development Decision Certification Body: Blockchain Certification Association Course Overview: This course introduces you to the decisions related to a blockchain deployment.  In the determination of deploying a solution leveraging this technology, it is important to understand the available platforms, hosting, associated technologies, languages and security is paramount to the success of any POC or enterprise deployment.  Corporate Executives, decision makers, stakeholders and blockchain developers seeking to align their efforts with the technology need to be aware of the various aspects related to this technology and its development.  The pros and cons of each development decision will be illustrated and weighted.   Non-technical students will benefit from the clear summary of implementation. Course Composition: Online On-Demand: Blockchain Development Decision Modules 1 - 8 Learning Objectives: Identifying the decisions and participants in a successful blockchain implementation Learn about various blockchain platforms – Open Source and Commercial Understand the hosting and mining options Awareness of associated technologies Understand the primary programming languages Determining the decisions surrounding the security of blockchains Demonstration of Learning Outcomes:  At the conclusion of the Blockchain Development Decision course students are equipped with the concepts, varying technology pros and cons,  industry jargon and blockchain project strategy to communicate with a team of stakeholders on the execution or abandonment of deploying a blockchain solution. Evaluation: Evaluation is based on participation and a final exam. Weighted: 50% participation 50% on the final grade 80% overall grade is required in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. Grading Policy: Pass or Fail.   No Credit (NC). Attendance Requirements: Students are expected to complete all online self-paced modules and assessments.  Certificate of Completion will not be issued until all online modules are complete, including the final exam. Student conduct and etiquette: Students will be expected to be courteous in their conduct and communications to the instructor and classmates at all times whether such conduct or communication is in person, by telephone or electronic communications. Behavior that persistently or grossly interferes with instructor or other student activities is considered disruptive behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. Such behavior inhibits other students’ ability to learn and an instructor’s ability to teach. The instructor may require a student responsible for disruptive behavior to leave the learning environment pending discussion and resolution of the problem and may report a disruptive student to the Student Affairs Office Note: Disruptions, or any other distraction in the learning environment may result in a failing grade. Course Evaluations Course evaluations and program surveys are important components of the educational process.  Students are encouraged to complete the student course evaluation form issued at the conclusion of the course.  The evaluation is anonymous. Computer/Information Literacy Expectations for Students enrolled in this class Students in this class are expected to: Use a word processing program for writing assignments (e.g., Microsoft Word) Be able to access assigned websites through the internet Have access to PC or mobile device for participation in course content Course Module Overview: BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPMENT DECISION– 8 MODULES Module 1: Blockchain Development Essentials Is blockchain technology the right solution Who are the participants in a blockchain project? What type of blockchain should be used What is the environment that will host the blockchain? What additional technologies are important to success What programming languages are available to various solutions What security considerations are there? Module 2: Blockchain Platforms Open Source Platforms Commercial Platforms Module 3: Hosting/Mining Decisions Hostings Advantages and Weakness. Private / Public Permissioned / Permissionless Cloud – BAAS (Blockchain As A Service) Distributed Networks Developing your own network of nodes – what is required Transaction Costs Interoperability Module 4: Associated Technologies On-Chain vs. Off-Chain Lightning Network Smart Contracts Coco Framework Module 5: Development Languages C++, C : Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Cash, Ripple, Litecoin JavaScript: Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, NEM, Dash Java: Bitcoin Cash, IOTA, Litecoin, NEM Python: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin Go: Hyperledger, Ethereum, IOTA Module 6: Security and Implementation Goals Government Regulations Legal Issues Security Loopholes Defining project goals Metrics to determine success/failure Hurdles to Blockchain Adoption 10 secrets about blockchain Module 7: Risk Management Enterprise Risk Operational Risk Geopolitical Risk Market Risk Reputational Risk Systematic Risk Compliance Third Party Risk Management Module 8: Digital Transformation Traps & Summary A summary of the Mechanics of Blockchain Technology Principles for Sustainability Network Extensibility and Governance