Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Technology

World-changing technology only comes along once in a generation. The internet was that 40 years ago and it gave us the ability to connect and share data instantly with anyone on the planet. Blockchain is the next disruptive technology.

It is revolutionizing every aspect of our lives, from securing payments to identity validation and everything in between. Blockchain will change the way we work, play, and manage our lives. And the potential of what it can offer is only just starting to be discovered.

Brookdale Community College has partnered with Coinifide to offer a unique opportunity to learn more about the technology. Through this partnership, you have the opportunity to take industry-leading courses, practice what you’ve learned by using hands-on simulations and labs, and become qualified with blockchain-backed certification.

Gain the skills necessary to Join the Blockchain Revolution and become more marketable to employers!

Accounting – Blockchain Applications

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The Accounting: Blockchain Applications course explores how blockchain technology will radically streamline the everyday processes of bookkeepers, accountants and financial managers across the globe.

Learners also have the ability to gain hands-on experience through labs and assignments that will provide practical demonstrations of applying the fundamentals of blockchain technology to the accounting profession. Some examples include tracing transactions through blockchain explorers and tracking digital asset portfolios, using tools such as CoinTracking.info.

Who should take this course:

• Students majoring in the following areas: Accounting; Finance; Management; or any major within the School of Business
• Staff Accountants to Managing Partners working in public accounting
• Accountants of all levels and experience working in the private sector

Course fee: $1,000
For more information and to register, visit https://coinifide.com/

Cybersecurity – Blockchain Applications

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The Cybersecurity – Blockchain Applications course details the major issues currently impacting businesses as they relate to Cybersecurity, which amount to billions of dollars lost every year due to fraud and hacking, and how Blockchain technology can overcome them.

Learners will engage with a WYSIWYG environment to create secure messages which can be broadcast over the Ethereum ecosystem. Through the creation of this project, learners will gain a better understanding of how encryption is used to create a secure environment to exchange sensitive information.

Who should take this course:

• Students majoring in any of the following areas: Cybersecurity; Forensic Science; Security Software Development; Security Administrator; Information Security Specialist.
• Working Professionals with a background in Cybersecurity.
• Military personnel transitioning to civilian life who are looking to gain a new skill set that will keep their skills relevant and up to date.

Course fee: $2,000

Finance – Blockchain Applications

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The Finance – Blockchain Applications course explores how the world’s financial systems are being revolutionized by blockchain technology. It will go into unique detail around the innovative infrastructures built on immutability, transparency and security through decentralization.

Learners also have the ability to gain hands-on experience through labs and assignments using server simulations and blockchain tools. The Finance lab will teach learners how to create their own digital token on Polymath Network’s platform.

Who should take this course:

• Higher Education students who are majoring in Finance and Economics.
• People interested in the use cases behind blockchain technology
• Financial professionals looking to explore how blockchain will affect their industry and clientele
• Entrepreneurs and promoters looking to raise capital in new, highly efficient ways

Course fee: $1,000
For more information and to register, visit https://coinifide.com/

Smart Contracts – Blockchain Applications

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The Smart Contracts – Blockchain Applications course gives learners the core technical skills needed to build smart contracts on the blockchain. They will gain invaluable technical knowledge from leading developers on the process of creating, testing and launching smart contracts across a number of blockchains.

In addition to theoretical knowledge, learners can gain relevant hands-on experience through labs and assignments using Oracle’s Hyperledger Fabric platform as well as Solidity. The lab itself will provide a practical demonstration of the fundamentals of blockchain technology, including hashing, mining and immutability.

Who should take the course:

• Students majoring in Computer Science; Computer Programming; Information Sciences; Management Information Systems; Software Engineering; Systems Analysis.
• Students and Professionals with backgrounds in Programming and Engineering.
• Professionals who want to learn a new skill that will complement their background
• Individuals interested in working for a Technology Company or a Tech Startup.
• Military personnel transitioning to civilian life who are looking to gain a new skill set that will keep their skills relevant and up to date.

Course fee: $2,000
For more information and to register, visit https://coinifide.com/.

Taxation – Blockchain Applications

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The Taxation – Blockchain Applications course explores the radical shift in tax systems that is being brought about by the integration of blockchain technology whilst providing industry-leading, invaluable experience through unique hands-on labs delivered by global, industry-leading technology creators.

Learners also have the ability to gain hands-on experience through labs and assignments using server simulations and blockchain tools. The labs will provide a practical demonstration of the fundamentals of blockchain technology and how to track and reconcile cryptocurrency transactions.

Who should take this course:

• Students majoring in the following areas: Taxation; Accounting; Finance; Management; or any major within the School of Business
• Tax Accountants to Managing Partners working in taxation
• Taxation professionals of all levels and experience working in the private sector

Course fee: $1,000
For more information and to register, visit https://coinifide.com/

What is the career outlook for Blockchain?

According to Hired, an average salary for a blockchain developer is between $150,000 and $175,000 per year. To compare, an average software engineer salary stands at $137,000 per year. The highest blockchain developer salary can be found in the San Francisco Bay Area – $162,288.

There’s been a 517% increase in demand for software engineers with blockchain development skills in the past year, according to a new report from job search site Hired. Blockchain engineers were followed by security engineers and embedded engineers, which saw 132% and 76% year-over-year growth, respectively.

By 2022, worldwide spending on blockchain solutions will reach $11.7 billion. The global blockchain technology market is estimated to accumulate $20 billion in revenue by 2024. The number of registered blockchain wallets in the first quarter of 2020 was 47.14 million.

The global blockchain technology market is estimated to accumulate $20 billion in revenue by 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Pagano at spagano@brookdalecc.edu