Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers

Government has a responsibility to understand this technology to foster innovation and better shape our society.

The Blockchain Essentials for Lawmakers course is necessary for anyone in government. The government has a responsibility to understand this technology to foster innovation and better shape our society. This responsibility starts with understanding blockchain and cryptocurrencies, which is paramount to regulating this growing technology. In this course, participants will be introduced to topics and use cases relating to the technology and potential deployment by the government sector. Participants do not need to follow the course sequence; feel free to jump to modules that are of interest and then return to modules when the need arises and time allows.

Who should take this course: 

• Members of the government and their staff can take advantage of this program

Total Hours: 3

• OnDemand Video: 2
• Sefl Study Hours: 1
• Live Workshop Hours: 0
• Optional:
  • Live Student Orientation
  • Live Instructor-Led AMA (Ask-Me-Anything)

Learning Outcomes:

• Having a basic understanding of Blockchain
• Learning about Cryptocurrencies
• Understanding the types of Stablecoins in the Digital Currency space
• Learning about Central Bank Digital Currencies
• Exposure to a number of  actual Government use cases 

Graduates Earn:

• NFT Certificate of Course Completion
• Prepare to take the Web3 Certification Board (W3CB) Exam

Course Assessments:

• Module 1 & 2 Quiz – 5 questions
• Modules 3 & 4 Quiz – 5 questions
• Modules 7 through 11 – 5 questions
• Final Exam – 20 questions – Must achieve 70% or greater to pass the course (three attempts)