The new wave of digitization has put digital identity, what used to be mostly behind-the-scenes work, and the flaws of current identity systems, under the spotlight. Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) has emerged as a concept and guiding principles of how we should build the next generation of the Internet by putting users at the center of their identities and data. It is also a movement led by technologists to build open Internet protocols and compliant technology aligned with SSI principles. On its way to becoming a key piece of the Internet infrastructure, SSI will soon reach most people’s lives and businesses, making it important for everyone to learn what it is and how it is going to influence us. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding you need to figure out what you want to do with self-sovereign identity next.
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The new wave of digitization has put digital identity, what used to be mostly behind-the-scenes work, and the flaws of current identity systems, under the spotlight. Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) has emerged as a concept and guiding principles of how we should build the next generation of the Internet by putting users at the center of their identities and data. It is also a movement led by technologists to build open Internet protocols and compliant technology aligned with SSI principles. On its way to becoming a key piece of the Internet infrastructure, SSI will soon reach most people’s lives and businesses, making it important for everyone to learn what it is and how it is going to influence us. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding you need to figure out what you want to do with self-sovereign identity next.
The new wave of digitization has put digital identity, what used to be mostly behind-the-scenes work, and the flaws of current identity systems, under the spotlight. Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) has emerged as a concept and guiding principles of how we should build the next generation of the Internet by putting users at the center of their identities and data. It is also a movement led by technologists to build open Internet protocols and compliant technology aligned with SSI principles. On its way to becoming a key piece of the Internet infrastructure, SSI will soon reach most people’s lives and businesses, making it important for everyone to learn what it is and how it is going to influence us. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding you need to figure out what you want to do with self-sovereign identity next.
This course is designed for business and government decision makers looking to understand SSI and make decisions about it; technologists seeking to get a high level overview of SSI, and professionals wanting to understand how digital identity systems work and how SSI is making a difference. Computer literacy on an everyday level is required for a better understanding of the concepts presented in this course.
This course will prepare you to have informed business discussions around digital identity, and particularly self-sovereign identity, with a good understanding about how identity systems work and influence our lives. It will also enable you to identify innovative ideas and solutions for leveraging SSI, and better position you for further technical learning around digital identity.
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Learning objectives
- Understand of the complexity of identity systems and how they work in simple terms.
- Discuss the evolution of digital identity systems through the era of ssi.
- Explain the concept of self-sovereign identity and how it works at a high level, with a focus on strategic thinking about how ssi can help solve real-world business problems.
- Conduct further research on ssi initiatives by yourselves.
- Understand the initial investments/efforts needed to get started with ssi in your organization.
- Learn how to avoid misconceptions around ssi.
- Understand of the complexity of identity systems and how they work in simple terms.
- Discuss the evolution of digital identity systems through the era of ssi.
- Explain the concept of self-sovereign identity and how it works at a high level, with a focus on strategic thinking about how ssi can help solve real-world business problems.
- Conduct further research on ssi initiatives by yourselves.
- Understand the initial investments/efforts needed to get started with ssi in your organization.
- Learn how to avoid misconceptions around ssi.
Syllabus
Welcome to LFS178x!
Chapter 1. The Basics of Identity and Digital Identity
Chapter 2. The Evolution of Digital Identity Systems
Chapter 3. Introduction to Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
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Review the syllabus and course materials
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Reviewing the course materials will help you get a solid foundation in SSI.
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Digital Identity
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Read the syllabus
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Read the course materials
Review identity systems
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Help build foundational knowledge of how identity systems currently function.
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Study the components of an identity system
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Consider different types of identity systems
Develop a business plan for a new digital identity solution
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Developing a business plan will help you to think through the practical applications of SSI and how it can be used to solve real-world problems.
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Identify a problem that SSI can solve
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Research the market
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Develop a solution
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Create a business plan
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Review the syllabus and course materials
Show steps
Reviewing the course materials will help you get a solid foundation in SSI.
Browse courses on
Digital Identity
Show steps
- Read the syllabus
- Read the course materials
Review identity systems
Show steps
Help build foundational knowledge of how identity systems currently function.
Show steps
- Study the components of an identity system
- Consider different types of identity systems
Develop a business plan for a new digital identity solution
Show steps
Developing a business plan will help you to think through the practical applications of SSI and how it can be used to solve real-world problems.
Browse courses on
Business Planning
Show steps
- Identify a problem that SSI can solve
- Research the market
- Develop a solution
- Create a business plan
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