Program Overview
Blockchain Project Management Certificate Program
Overview
The Blockchain Project Management Certificate Program is an online, three-module (90-hour) educational series focused on preparing graduates to understand blockchain, project management, and how to apply the principles of project management to blockchain and cryptocurrency projects.
Why Blockchain?
- The impact of blockchain technology is being felt across a wide range of industries, including banking, healthcare, entertainment, and supply chain management.
- Blockchains are fast becoming the backbone of the new digital economy.
- It is a disruptive technology that is rapidly generating new employment opportunities.
- There is a global shortage of talent trained in blockchain technology and application deployment.
Why Project Management?
- It is a skill that assists individuals in providing meaningful, worthwhile, and positive contributions to an industry or company.
- As a project manager, you will feel rewarded when you keep your schedule on track, meet the budget, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure everything runs efficiently.
- Project managers help companies improve efficiency and save money to improve the organization's overall performance.
- If you want to pursue a career that allows you to feel fulfilled, working in project management will greatly enhance your professional life.
- Ninety percent of global senior executives ranked project management methods as either critical or somewhat important to their ability to deliver successful projects and remain competitive, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit survey.
- Being able to deliver projects on time and within budget often determines whether a company will get the next job or whether its new product hits the market.
- Having project management skills will allow you to get things done successfully.
Admission Requirements
- You need a computer (with at least 8 GB RAM and 100 GB free space) Linux, Mac, or Windows
- Access to the internet
- English language proficiency
- Experience in blockchain or project management is useful but not necessary.
Delivery Modes
- 3 modules – 90 hours
- 9-week course, 3 weeks per module
- Price: $699 per module
Program Structure
- BPM 101 – MODULE 1 – UNDERSTANDING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
- BPM 102 – MODULE 2 – UNDERSTANDING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- BPM – 103 – MAKING IT WORK (CAPSTONE – MANAGE A BLOCKCHAIN PROJECT)
Instructor Bios
George Levy, CSBCP, CBP, GBP
George is a best-selling instructor and speaker focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency. As Division Head of Blockchain at BlocksEDU and Chief Learning Officer at the Blockchain Institute of Technology, George helps organizations understand and envision what is possible with blockchain technology and to translate that knowledge into positive business results.
Wayne Van Damme, PMP, GBP
Wayne is an executive with more than 40 years of progressive experience in information management and systems. Wayne has obtained knowledge and understanding of a wide range of business issues for large and complex organizations in both the private and public sector. In 2014, Wayne became a curriculum developer, instructor, and trainer in both Project Management, and skills-based topics. He is Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as a Global Blockchain Professional (GBP).
