Blockchain: A Transformative Technology (2hrs)
The amazing origin story of Blockchain rising from the financial crisis to the introduction of bitcoin and now saving the world. (2 CPD/CPE credits)
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Course Overview:
Blockchain has been described as a transformative technology that will fundamentally change our relationships with third-party intermediaries including banks, lawyers and accountants. Blockchain technology has the potential to be a significant disruptor in terms of how business transactions are initiated, authorized and recorded. It has been compared in magnitude to the introduction of the internet. But, what is Blockchain, how does it work and why should we care?
In this online course, we answer those 3 questions while also providing the cinematic and amazing origin story for this game-changing technology
Learning objectives:
- Understanding the origins of blockchain
- Learning about the practical applications of blockchain technology
- Learning SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely) action steps to stay informed and ready to explore opportunities provided by these transformative technologies.
2.0 hrs of verifiable CPD (Certificate will be provided upon course completion)
Additional information
- Program pre-requisites: There are no prerequisites for this course
- Advance preparation: None
- Delivery method: E-learning
- CPD/CPE credits: Participants will earn 2.0 professional development credits
Course Curriculum
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StartCourse instructions and learning objectives
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PreviewModule 1: Introduction (11:32)
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StartModule 2: Blockchain: An Origin Story (6:37)
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StartModule 3: When, who and why (16:31)
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StartModule 4: Let's talk about bitcoin (8:09)
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StartModule 5: Do you know how the internet works? (5:35)
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StartModule 6: The How? (16:14)
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StartModule 7: Blockchain Challenges (4:23)
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StartModule 8: Cryptocurrency (2:40)
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StartModule 9: So What? How will Blockchain Affect our Profession (14:20)
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StartModule 10: Conclusion and SMART goals (4:19)
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StartQualified Assessment
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StartCourse evaluation
Your Instructor
Garth Sheriff is the founder of Sheriff Consulting, a firm specializing in the design and delivery of professional and leadership skill courses for accounting and finance professionals. Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. He has prepared and trained CPAs for critical changes to the profession. He earned a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours - Accounting) from the University of Waterloo. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Garth has also acted in various stage and film productions. He is a graduate in improvisation from The Second City and a member of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists.