DEC Institute joins edX Partner Network with launch of professional certificate programs in blockchain and digital assets

New programs designed to help students begin or accelerate in-demand careers in blockchain and digital asset management

ROTKREUZ, Switzerland and LANHAM, Md., 12 April 2023 /PRNewswire/ — DEC Institute (DEC), a leading consortium of higher education institutions and provider of professional certifications in Web3-related technologies, today announced a new partnership with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) to help professionals everywhere start or advance a career using blockchain technology. As a new edX partner, DEC will launch two Professional Certificate programs 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.

DEC’s first preparatory course, Chartered Blockchain Analyst – CBA®️ Level 1 and Chartered Digital Asset Analyst – CDAA®️ Level 1, is available now at edX.org. The Level 2 courses will be part of the Professional Certificate programs 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 collaboration with the world’s best universities and companies, from free courses to full degrees.

“The partnership between edX and DEC 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. “As a decentralized, open and inclusive institute, DEC has a strong alignment with edX’s values ​​and mission to increase access to education for everyone, everywhere and to improve interdisciplinary teaching and learning on blockchain. The courses from DEC at edX prepare talent and professionals to to achieve a DEC certification and designation, which is essential to establish an international standard of professional excellence, promote the industry and facilitate sustainable functioning.Ultimately, we wish to promote the development of professionals who serve the public interest and enable the industry to deliver positive results for society.”

Professional certificate programs at edX are designed to build and improve critical professional skills needed to succeed in today’s most in-demand fields. Students who complete a professional certificate program at edX will earn a valuable, stand-alone credential that demonstrates knowledge and skills. DEC’s new programs will help current and aspiring Web3 professionals build or enhance the skills needed to excel in this emerging and increasingly lucrative field. And because DEC partners with many of the world’s leading blockchain education providers and industry players to build curriculum, students can be confident they’re receiving a world-class education focused on real-world impact.

“Eager to harness the potential that Web3 holds, our students are increasingly seeking to gain the skills that define the modern technology landscape,” said Andrew Hermione, 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.”

Supported by a number of top academic institutions and industry playersDEC launched the world’s first chartered blockchain certification programs for industry professionals in 2021. This new content for edX includes instruction from experts at top institutions including: Frankfurt School Blockchain Center, Lucerne University of Applied Science & Arts, University College London, Center for Blockchain Technologies, Politecnico di MilanSchool of Management and The University of British Columbia. Alongside its new blockchain courses on edX, DEC is open to onboarding and collaborating with additional leading academic institutions and industry players to continue developing Web3-related courses that will be available on edX.org in the future.

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 advancement 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.

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