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# Blockchain Council

> Blockchain Council is the world's leading certification body for Blockchain, AI, Web3, and Cryptocurrency professionals. Founded in 2017, we offer 100+ globally recognized, CPD-accredited certifications trusted by 120,000+ professionals at Microsoft, IBM, KPMG, and organisations across 150+ countries.

## About

Blockchain Council is an authoritative group of subject-matter experts and enthusiasts who evangelize blockchain research, development, and knowledge for a better world. We are an online education and certification provider for blockchain, AI, Web3, and cryptocurrency technologies. All certifications are self-paced, include lifetime access, and come with verifiable digital credentials.

- [About Us](https://www.blockchain-council.org/about/): Our mission, team, and accreditation
- [Accreditation](https://www.blockchain-council.org/accreditation/): CPD, IACET, and quality standards
- [Contact Us](https://www.blockchain-council.org/contact-us/): Get in touch

## Certifications

Browse 100+ professional certifications across blockchain, AI, Web3, cryptocurrency, metaverse, DeFi, and more. All programs are self-paced with lifetime access, CPD-accredited, and include verifiable digital credentials.

- [All Certifications](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/): Complete certification catalog
- [Free Courses](https://www.blockchain-council.org/free-courses/): Free introductory courses (Blockchain 101, AI 101, etc.)
- [Instructor-Led Training](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/): Live cohort-based programs

### Newly Launched
- [Certified Claude AI Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-claude-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified SLM Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-slm-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Leader](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-leader/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Security Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-security-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Trader](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-trader/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Investor](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-investor/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-cryptocurrency-auditor/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Bitcoin Mining Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/bitcoin-mining-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified DeepSeek Developer](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-deepseek-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Agentic AI Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-agentic-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Agentic AI Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-agentic-ai-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified LLM Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-llm-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Fintech Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-fintech-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Coding Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-coding-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Blockchain Council Certified Google Gemini Professional](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-gemini-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AR Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ar-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Cybersecurity Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-cybersecurity-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Generative AI Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-generative-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Prompt Engineer®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-prompt-engineer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified ChatGPT Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-chatgpt-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-artificial-intelligence-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program

### Understanding Blockchain
- [Certified Blockchain Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-professional-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Ethereum Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ethereum-expert-cee/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified DeFi Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-defi-expert-course/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Uniswap Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-uniswap-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Polkadot Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-polkadot-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Polygon Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-polygon-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Hyperledger Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-hyperledger-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Quorum Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-quorum-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Corda Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-corda-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Online Degree™ in Blockchain](https://www.blockchain-council.org/online-degree/online-degree-blockchain/): Self-paced certification program

### Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
- [Certified Bitcoin Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-bitcoin-expert-cbie/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Cryptocurrency Expert®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-cryptocurrency-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Cryptocurrency Trader™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-cryptocurrency-trader/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-cryptocurrency-auditor/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Bitcoin Mining Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/bitcoin-mining-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified NFT Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-nft-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Experto Certificado en NFT™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/experto-certificado-en-nft/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified NFT Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-nft-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Online Degree™ in Cryptocurrency & Trading](https://www.blockchain-council.org/online-degree/online-degree-in-cryptocurrency-trading/): Self-paced certification program

### Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
- [Certified Claude AI Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-claude-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Security Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-security-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Trader](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-trader/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Investor](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-investor/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified DeepSeek Developer](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-deepseek-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Agentic AI Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-agentic-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Agentic AI Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-agentic-ai-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified LLM Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-llm-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AI Powered Coding Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ai-powered-coding-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Blockchain Council Certified Google Gemini Professional](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-gemini-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Chatbot Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-chatbot-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Online Degree in Artificial Intelligence](https://www.blockchain-council.org/online-degree/online-degree-in-artificial-intelligence/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Generative AI Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-generative-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Prompt Engineer®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-prompt-engineer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified ChatGPT Expert](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-chatgpt-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-artificial-intelligence-ai-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Developer®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-artificial-intelligence-ai-developer/): Self-paced certification program

### Developing Blockchain
- [Certified Smart Contract Auditor®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-smart-contract-auditor/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Ethereum Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ethereum-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain Architect™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-architect/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Solidity Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-solidity-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Smart Contract Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-smart-contract-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Hyperledger Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-hyperledger-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Polygon Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-polygon-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Quorum Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-quorum-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Corda Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-corda-developer-ccd/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Corda Architect™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-corda-architect-cca/): Self-paced certification program

### Blockchain for Business
- [Certified Blockchain & Supply Chain Professional®](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-supply-chain-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain & Finance Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-finance-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain & KYC Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-kyc-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain & HR Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-hr-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain & Law Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-law-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain & Healthcare Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-healthcare-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain & Digital Marketing Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-digitalmarketing-professional/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Blockchain Security Professional™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-blockchain-security-professional-training/): Self-paced certification program
- [Online Degree™ in Blockchain for Business](https://www.blockchain-council.org/online-degree/blockchain-for-business/): Self-paced certification program

### Web3 & Metaverse
- [Certified Virtual Reality (VR) Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-virtual-reality-vr-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified 3D Designer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-3d-designer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Web3 Community Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-web3-community-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Three.js Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-three-js-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Web3 Game Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-web3-game-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Metaverse Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-metaverse-developer/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified DAO Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-dao-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Web3 Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-web3-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Mixed Reality Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-mixed-reality-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified Metaverse Expert™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-metaverse-expert/): Self-paced certification program
- [Experto Certificado en Metaverso™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/experto-certificado-en-metaverso/): Self-paced certification program
- [Certified AR Developer™](https://www.blockchain-council.org/certifications/certified-ar-developer/): Self-paced certification program

## Research & Content

- [Research Hub (Blog)](https://www.blockchain-council.org/blog/): 3,500+ expert articles on blockchain, AI, Web3, crypto
- [E-Books](https://www.blockchain-council.org/e-books/): Downloadable guides and deep-dives
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## Membership & Enterprise

- [Member Benefits](https://www.blockchain-council.org/member-benefits/): Premium membership features
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## Career Resources

- [Web3 Careers](https://www.blockchain-council.org/web3-careers/): Job board for blockchain & Web3 roles
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