Certified DAO Expert Course For Beginners

Introduction

The Certified DAO Expert course offers its participants the chance to master one of the core concepts of blockchain technology – a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). The DAOs are becoming more popular these days, as they are a step up from traditional businesses, allowing efficient management and automated functionalities through smart contracts. This course will help participants build a fundamental understanding of DAOs and become experts in the subject matter.

What Will You Gain from This Course

Upon completion of the certified DAO course, participants will:

1. Develop a firm understanding of how DAOs operate and their governance structures.
2. Learn specialized skills in blockchain technology and the use of smart contracts to run organizational processes efficiently.
3. Develop practical skills about how to create, manage, and moderate decentralized autonomous organizations.
4. Receive a certified DAO expert certification that will validate their proficiency and give them a competitive advantage over other blockchain professionals.

Skills Acquired

1. DAO Governance
2. Smart Contract Development
3. Decentralized Management
4. Blockchain Integration
5. Consensus Building
6. DAO Moderation

Who Is This Course For

This course is designed for:

1. Individuals who are deeply interested in learning about decentralized autonomous organizations and want to advance their understanding of this specialized field.
2. Blockchain professionals who want to further advance their skills by learning about DAO governance and operations.
3. Ideal for those involved in DAO community building and moderation, for providing them with unique insights regarding effective management.
4. Both technical and non-technical professionals who want to gain an understanding of DAOs and have no prior coding experience.

Course Content

13 Modules – 1 Exam – Certificate of Completion 

Introduction to Certified DAO Expert

The first module of the course includes a brief introduction. Here, participants are provided an overview of the content outlines.

Prerequisites to DAO

The second module includes a total of five videos. Starting with an introduction to blockchain, the module continues to teach participants about Ethereum and smart contracts in DAOs. It also includes a lesson on decentralized finance, which uses blockchain technology to run financial operations more efficiently than conventional financial systems. Furthermore, the module provides participants with an overview of the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as well as the Metaverse.

Understanding DAOs

Participants primarily learn everything about decentralized autonomous organizations. The module explains how the various components of DAOs work together and also discusses the benefits of DAOs.

DAO Governance

This module delves into an even deeper explanation of DAO governance modules. Participants are taught about the DAO tension triangle and its various components. They are also told about DAO voting models and how they operate. Finally, there is a discussion on the common challenges faced by DAOs.

Types of DAOs

This is a detailed module that covers the various types of DAOs. These include:

1. Protocol DAO
2. Collector DAO
3. Investment DAO
4. Social DAO
5. Media DAO
6. Grants DAO
7. Entertainment DAO
8. Philanthropy DAO

Each video in this module offers an extensive overview of DAO types and their applications.

DAO Tokenomics

The next module is on DAO Tokenomics. It includes two videos, explaining what is tokenomics, and how tokens are routinely used by DAOs to run operations efficiently.

Technology Layers for DAOs

This module shifts focus to the technological tools that help run DAOs. The first video is on technology stacks around Ethereum, which details how Ethereum-derived tools help contribute to the performance of DAOs. The second video is on DAO analyzer, a tool that assesses the functionality of various DAOs.

These two videos help participants develop an understanding of technological foundations crucial for sustaining and managing DAOs.

Building the DAO System – Framework and Tools

In the previous modules, participants were taught everything about the DAO system, its benefits, and how it operates. This module teaches them how to build one. Hence, there are videos discussing various blockchain platforms and the programming languages used to build blockchain frameworks.

Create a DAO: Step-wise Guide

This module includes a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to create a decentralized autonomous organization.

DAO Use-Cases

This module discusses the various applications of DAOs in NFT, healthcare, FinTech, and the law industry.

Attacks, Risks, and Challenges

This module cautions participants about the various security concerns to keep in mind before considering turning their community into a DAO.

DAO Success and Future Scope

The second to last module of this course discusses the current influence of DAOs and their future scope.

Recommended Learning Technology

The last module includes recommendations for completing the course in a period of eight days. Participants are also required to pass a mandatory online exam to earn a certificate of completion. They are advised to take the exam within six days of completing the course.

Description

This is an advanced-level course specifically designed for individuals who want to build on their skills in blockchain by further learning about creating DAOs. The specialized skills learned in this course will allow blockchain professionals to stand apart from their peers.

Meet the Instructor

Blockchain Council

A private de facto organization, the Blockchain Council, comprises a group of individuals with vast experience in the fields of Blockchain, AI, and Web3. This organization holds online seminars and training sessions to educate learners about the various applications of blockchain and further advance their skills. The council's team of experts includes AI professionals, blockchain experts, and Web3 enthusiasts who share their knowledge and insights through webinars, training sessions, seminars, and events. Their goal is to empower individuals and organizations to leverage blockchain technology for positive impact.