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  • Use of Blockchain Technology in Engineering Applications

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides licensed engineers with a comprehensive technical overview of blockchain technology and its evolving applications across engineering domains. Participants will examine the foundations of distributed ledger systems, consensus protocols, and smart contracts, and evaluate how these tools are being applied to real-world engineering challenges, from asset tracking and infrastructure management to digital twins and supply chain integrity. 

    Through detailed exploration of blockchain architecture, security frameworks, interoperability concerns, and regulatory environments, this course equips engineers with the knowledge necessary to evaluate, design, and implement blockchain-based solutions in professional engineering practice.

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    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the core principles of blockchain technology, including cryptography, hashing, distributed ledgers, and consensus mechanisms.
    • Evaluate blockchain's strengths and limitations in engineering workflows and infrastructure systems.
    • Identify use cases where blockchain provides measurable advantages in engineering applications, including automation, transparency, and traceability.
    • Analyze blockchain integration challenges, such as scalability, data integrity, and interoperability with legacy systems.
    • Navigate security, legal, and regulatory considerations pertinent to engineers deploying blockchain-based technologies.

    To take this course:

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.


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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for licensed professional engineers across disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering who are seeking to understand and apply blockchain technology within their practice. It is particularly suited to engineers involved in infrastructure, asset management, supply chains, or digital transformation initiatives, who wish to evaluate, design, and implement blockchain-based solutions in real-world engineering contexts. 
    Publication Source: MondoScience Courseware

    Jeelan Moghraby, PhD, MBA

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