Amplify your business career with blockchain technology.

Blockchain technology burst onto the scene years ago, and it's revolutionized business transactions ever since. Keep up with the business world by earning an online certification in blockchain technology! By gaining expertise in blockchain technology while learning the knowledge behind its current business uses and its future potential, you will become an asset in any workplace that values security, global business, and financial stability.

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By the Numbers

$77,520

Average Salary

18%

Industry Growth

30

Max Class Size

100%

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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Online Blockchain Certificate

The Blockchain certificate at University of the Cumberlands is a 12-credit hour graduate-level online certificate program designed to equip students to approach the challenges of blockchain technology as it applies to a cryptocurrency platform. If you want to learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology and how it can be applied in business careers, this is the program for you.

Course Requirements

Required Course:

  • BLCN 531  Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (3 hours)

Elective Courses (choose 3; each are 3 credit hours)

  • BLCN 533  Finance and Blockchain
  • BLCN 633  Global Marketing and Blockchain
  • BLCN 634  Human Resource Management and Blockchain
  • BLCN 636  Legal & Regulatory Framework of Blockchain
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Mission & Goals

The mission of the online blockchain certificate program at UC is to prepare you to utilize blockchain technologies ethically and effectively in business.

Learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies

Practice using blockchain technology

Apply blockchain to enhance business transactions

Understand the legal and regulatory framework of blockchain

Learn the basics of finance and blockchain

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Blockchain Certificate Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Logistician: $77,520

Logistician: $77,520

Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.

Purchasing Manager: $75,120

Purchasing Manager: $75,120

Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations. Purchasing managers oversee the work of buyers and purchasing agents.

Management Analyst: $95,290

Management Analyst: $95,290

Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

Top Executive: $100,090

Top Executive: $100,090

Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.

Project Manager: $94,500

Project Manager: $94,500

Project management specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, staffing, and other details of a project. 

Business Professor: $88,790

Business Professor: $88,790

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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Common Questions

A blockchain certificate is a credential that provides individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and utilize blockchain technology in various business applications. This certification covers the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies, the use of blockchain technology, and its application in enhancing business transactions.

A blockchain certificate typically requires the completion of 12 credit hours, which can generally be accomplished within a few months, depending on the program and the student's pace.

Yes, you can obtain a blockchain certificate online. Programs like the one offered by the University of the Cumberlands provide all coursework in an online format, allowing flexibility for students to complete the program remotely.

The worth of a blockchain certificate depends on your career goals. For professionals in fields such as business, IT, finance, and supply chain management, a blockchain certificate can be highly valuable. It equips you with specialized knowledge in blockchain technology, enhancing your skill set and potentially leading to career advancement and higher earning potential.

With a blockchain certificate, you can pursue various roles in the business and technology sectors. These roles include positions such as logistician, purchasing manager, management analyst, top executive, project manager, and business professor. These careers involve responsibilities ranging from analyzing supply chains and improving organizational efficiency to planning business strategies and teaching business courses.

To obtain a blockchain certificate, you need to apply to a program that offers this certification, such as the one at the University of the Cumberlands. The application process typically involves submitting academic transcripts and any other required documentation. Once admitted, you complete the required coursework, which is often available entirely online, to earn the certificate.

You can learn blockchain through various educational resources such as online courses, certification programs, workshops, and self-study using books and online materials. Enrolling in a formal program like the online blockchain certificate at the University of the Cumberlands provides structured learning and practical experience with blockchain technology.

A blockchain professional is an individual who possesses expertise in blockchain technology and its applications. This professional understands the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies, blockchain architecture, and how to implement and manage blockchain solutions in various business contexts. They work in roles that require specialized knowledge of blockchain, such as developing secure digital transactions, enhancing business processes, and ensuring data integrity.

To become a certified cryptocurrency expert, you can enroll in specialized certification programs that focus on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. These programs provide comprehensive knowledge about digital currencies, blockchain mechanics, and their applications in business and finance. Completing such a certification program and gaining practical experience in the field can help you achieve the status of a certified cryptocurrency expert.

Yes, this 12-hour Blockchain Certificate program can easily be rolled into Cumberlands’ graduate program, providing a great head start on earning a full master’s degree in the field.

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Faculty Experts

Get to know your future professors.

Dr. Alison Billman

Dr. Alison Billman

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Alison Billman

Contact Information

alison.billman [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Dr. Michael Knight

Dr. Michael Knight

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Michael Knight

Contact Information

michael.knight [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Dr. Marc Martinez

Dr. Marc Martinez

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Marc Martinez

Contact Information

marc.martinez [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Program Accreditation

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page

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