Web3 Foundation and DEC Institute launch Blockchain Professional Certificate programs on edX

The Web3 Foundation, and the DEC Institute (DEC), announced a partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform to help professionals everywhere start or advance a career in blockchain. As part of the Web3 Foundation’s ongoing support of Web3 education, the Foundation partnered with DEC to help create course content on edX.

As a result, two Professional Certificate programs will launch on edX.org that will put learners on the path to earning a Chartered Blockchain Analyst (CBA®) or Chartered Digital Asset Analyst (CDAA®) post-graduate certificate.

The DEC Professional Certificate programs at edX aim to develop and strengthen essential professional skills required to excel in today’s most sought-after fields. The curriculum is created through DEC’s collaboration with a number of top tier blockchain education providers and industry partners.

“This milestone marks the formalization and professionalization of blockchain and Web3 education, as leading universities and industry players, including the Web3 Foundation, collaborate to establish a rigorous international standard,” said Bill Laboon, head of education and scholarship at the Web3 Foundation. Adding that “Education is critical to advancing a decentralized, fair Internet through Web3. Expanding access to high-quality education empowers future builders and developers to shape Web3, and builds confidence among learners and employers about the skills of graduates.”

These Web3 programs are vital to the job market as they equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the rapidly growing blockchain and decentralized technology sectors. As industries increasingly adopt Web3 technologies to improve security, transparency and efficiency, the demand for qualified professionals in this domain is increasing. By offering Web3 programs, educational institutions are helping to bridge the skills gap, foster innovation, and enable individuals to seize career opportunities in this burgeoning field.

DEC’s first preparatory courses, Chartered Blockchain Analyst – CBA®️ Level 1 and Chartered Digital Asset Analyst – CDAA®️ Level 1, are now available on edX.org. The Level 2 Professional Certificate programs are expected to launch in the summer of 2023. These offerings add to edX’s catalog of more than 4,000 online learning experiences developed in partnership with the world’s best universities and companies, from free courses to full degrees. The courses will feature instruction from experts at top institutions including: Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences & Arts, University College London, Center for Blockchain Technologies, Politecnico di Milano, School of Management and University of British Columbia.

“Eager to tap into the potential of Web3, our students are increasingly seeking to gain the skills that define the modern technology landscape,” said Andrew Hermalyn, president of partnerships at 2U, the parent company of edX. “As one of the world’s leading blockchain knowledge resources, DEC is the perfect partner to help edX students prepare for a dynamic career in a rapidly evolving field.”

“The collaboration between edX, DEC and the Web3 Foundation makes the power of high-quality blockchain education available to everyone and unlocks the transformative potential of Web3 technology,” said Arno Pernthaler, co-founder of the DEC Institute.

About the Web3 Foundation
The Web3 Foundation funds research and development teams that build the technology stack for the decentralized web. It was established in Zug, Switzerland by Ethereum co-founder and former CTO Dr. Gavin Wood. Polkadot is the foundation’s flagship project.
For more information, visit web3.foundation

About DEC Institute
DEC Institute is a global, mission-driven organization, co-founded by the leading blockchain, crypto-asset and Web3-focused universities worldwide, serving the global talent and professional development market. DEC believes that high-quality professionals contribute significantly to the promotion and sustainable functioning of the industry. Its mission is to add value to this profession through a platform for knowledge distribution and certification and by engaging with industry to promote the latest developments, expertise and professional standards of practice.
For more information, please visit Decinstitute.org

About edX
edX is the global online learning platform that exists to help learners everywhere unlock their potential. edX was founded by Harvard and MIT in 2012 to make the world’s best education available to everyone. Today, as a 2U, Inc. company (Nasdaq: TWOU), edX connects 48 million ambitious learners with the skills, knowledge and support to achieve their goals. Together with the world’s leading universities and companies, edX offers thousands of free and open courses, professional certificates, boot camps, credit-bearing micro credentials, and undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Discover purpose-built online programs in technology, business, healthcare, science, education, social work, sustainability and more at edX.org