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Weekends Blockchain Masterclass training is a 12 hours long Instructor-led and guided training for blockchain enthusiasts, business owners, business executives, business users, finance users, accounting users, non-techies to be taught over 3 weekends, 2 sessions per week, 2 hours per session.

• The medium of instruction is English.
• All Published Ticket Prices are in US Dollars.

Weekends Blockchain Masteclass Schedule

• October 10, 2020 - October 25, 2020 US Pacific time
• 3 Weekends | 2 Hours on Saturdays, 2 Hours on Sundays every weekend US Pacific time
• 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM US Pacific time each of those days
• Please click here to add your city name and check your local date and time for the first session to be held on October 10, 2020 at 8:30 AM US Pacific Time.

Features and Benefits

• 3 weekends, 6 sessions, 12 hours of total Instructor-led and guided training
• Training material, instructor handouts and access to useful resources on the cloud provided
• Real-life Scenarios

Course Overview

• Whether it's managing complex workflows and supply chains, securing and simplifying trading, handling billing, royalties, payments, governance, reporting, and adhering to regulation, Blockchain can be exploited for efficiency, growth, and creating real value across a range of business activities and industries.
• Blockchain is already reshaping our world and being used to solve real-life challenges, especially in business. Companies worldwide are looking for ways to harness the innovative power this foundational technology can open up, and the new opportunities to transform the way businesses operate.
• Blockchain Masterclass is designed for leaders, managers, and professionals who want to prepare for the future of business and formulate dynamic action plans that drive real value in the new Blockchain dominated world.
• Whether your aim is blockchain readiness, future-proofing your operations, or unlocking the hidden potential of decentralized innovation, this is the masterclass for you.

The Masterclass Is for You

If you are aspiring to learn new technology, interested in a career in a blockchain technology company, and want to understand the potential impact of Blockchain on business, the economy, and society as a whole, you should take this masterclass.

• CEO's, Boards, Senior VP's, business executives, and managers
• Government officials, regulators, and other public sector professionals
• Consultants and Professional Service Providers
• Leaders of research and development or innovation
• High school and college students
• Entrepreneurs

Prerequisites

No programming or technical knowledge is required, just a passion for learning and growth.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Gain a strong understanding of blockchain technology in the context of business, including terminology and applications.
• Understand the different blockchain options, along with their respective benefits, advantages, and challenges.
• Explore Blockchain so that you can clearly articulate its application in your industry.
• Identify clear business use cases that blockchain technology can solve inside your organization.
• Develop frameworks for the exploration and implementation of Blockchain solutions.

Course Outline

1. Module 1 - What is Blockchain?

Explores the idea of decentralization, where it came from, and where we are now. This includes a useful framework for looking at how innovative technologies grow and spread.

• The rise of the internet of trust
• How foundational technologies take hold
• The rise of the digital economy
• Why we need decentralization
• What is Blockchain?
• The key building blocks of Blockchain
• The lifecycle of a public blockchain transaction
• How is Blockchain different than what we have today
• The impact of Blockchain and decentralization

2. Module 2 - It's a Blockchain Dominated World

Dives into various kinds of Blockchains and what they do. Here we go through the technical terms in an approachable non-technical manner.

• The blockchain ecosystem
• Public Blockchains (Bitcoin, Ethereum)
• Privacy Blockchains (Zcash, Dash, Monero)
• Financial Focused Blockchains (Ripple, Quorum, Corda)
• Open Source (Hyperledger, MultiChain)
• Enterprise Blockchains (IBM Blockchain, Microsoft Azure Blockchain)

3. Module 3 - Decentralized Applications and Solutions

Go in-depth into the building blocks of blockchain applications and solutions and how they come together to produce the impact and results needed for business success.

• Cryptocurrencies & Tokens
• Decentralized apps and smart contracts
• Decentralized Application Platforms
• Consensus, Scalability, Privacy & Confidentiality
• Alternative Decentralized Solutions

Module 4 - The Rise of Decentralized Business Models

Takes you through the evolution of business models driven by the convergence of Blockchain and other emerging technologies.

• The key drivers business innovation
• Business implementation and innovation frameworks
• Self-Sovereign Identity
• Real-Time Economy
• Fractional Ownership
• Monetizing Everything
• Micro-Economies
• Wholistic Automation
• Decentralized Autonomous Organizations

Module 5 - Business Implementation Frameworks, and Guidelines

• Assemble in teams and use a series of frameworks to develop a strategic Blockchain action plan to solve a problem.
• Crafting your blockchain strategy
• Building your blockchain team
• Proof of concepts
• Blockchain preflight checklist

Student Testimonials

"I am getting a great deal out of the bootcamp. I LOVE your enthusiasm and you have deep well of knowledge. There is nothing I like more than dropping my empty bucket in a deep well of knowledge" - Kevin B

"Good value for money. The training met my expectations.I will be able to apply the knowledge learned. The training objectives for each topic were identified and followed. The content was organized and easy to follow. The materials distributed were pertinent and useful. The trainer was knowledgeable. The quality of instruction was good. The trainer met the training objectives. Class participation and interaction were encouraged. Adequate time was provided for questions and discussion" - Anthony Sippio

"The Blockchain bootcamp was reliable, of high quality, useful and unique. I really liked these aspects of training . I love that the info is recorded. I am overall, very satisfied" - Chalores Dudley

Instructor: Hussein Hallak Bio

• Serial entrepreneur, marketer, mentor, educator, and community organizer, with 25 years of business experience, and over 15 years of experience in corporate education.
• Partner at Unleashed Ventures, a tech product studio.
• Co-founder & CEO of Next Decentrum, an education technology startup exploring how education is designed, structured, and delivered with a focus on emerging technologies | Raised seed funding from Victory Square Technologies.
• An Evangelist at Launch Academy, one of North America’s leading tech hubs with over 1000 tech startups incubated and $300 Million raised.
• Strategic advisor for several successfully funded tech and blockchain startups including Fintrux, Interfinex, Majik Bus, Traction Health, and Peace Geeks.
• Built his first tech startup in 2002 (acquired in 3 months), and built the world's first and largest marketplace for Middle Eastern art in 2006 (acquired).
• Featured in Forbes, BBC, BetaKit, Entrepreneur, DailyHive, and Notable.
• Holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering, has completed the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme, and currently doing his MSc Digital Currency at The University of Nicosia.