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Blockchain serves as the underlying infrastructure for digital assets
by providing a secure, transparent ledger that records ownership and
enables the direct transfer of value without intermediaries. This
course introduces blockchain and explains how blockchain operates,
including key concepts like nodes, validation, and consensus
mechanisms such as Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, and highlights
its growing importance to banking through improved efficiency,
transparency, and security across financial services. This course is
intended for all personnel. Rev–Jun. 2026. Course Length ˜ 10 minutes.
Learning Objectives:
Explain blockchain fundamentals, including distributed ledgers,
blocks, hashing, and consensus mechanisms.
Identify blockchain’s impact on banking, including its benefits
for payments, settlement, and risk management.
Course Outline:
Introduction
How Blockchain Works
This course is worth 0.25 CPE credits. – Course ID # P5333EN
