Executive Summary

The BAAP Certification Preparation Program is a one-week intensive course designed for auditors, compliance officers, and IT professionals who want to specialize in blockchain assurance and successfully achieve the Blockchain Audit & Assurance Professional (BAAP) certification. The program covers blockchain fundamentals, auditing methodologies, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.

Through focused lectures, practical workshops, and exam-style practice questions, participants gain both the technical knowledge and assurance skills required to pass the BAAP exam and advance their careers as certified blockchain auditors.

Introduction

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing industries, enabling trustless transactions, decentralized applications, and new digital assets. However, with innovation comes the need for robust auditing and assurance practices to ensure compliance, transparency, and risk management.

The BAAP certification validates professionals who can provide trusted assurance over blockchain systems. This course prepares participants with in-depth knowledge of blockchain auditing, security, compliance, and governance, while also building their confidence to succeed in the certification exam.

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the structure, domains, and requirements of the BAAP certification exam.
• Explain blockchain fundamentals, smart contracts, and decentralized systems.
• Apply auditing methodologies to blockchain environments.
• Identify risks in blockchain implementations and design mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate blockchain governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct hands-on blockchain audit exercises and case studies.
• Prepare effectively for the BAAP exam with practice questions and simulations.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• IT auditors and assurance professionals.
• Risk and compliance officers.
• Blockchain developers and architects seeking assurance expertise.
• Cybersecurity professionals exploring blockchain security.
• Consultants and advisors in blockchain governance.
• Professionals preparing for the BAAP certification exam.

Course Outline (One Week – 5 Days)

Day 1: Blockchain Foundations for Auditors

• Blockchain fundamentals: distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts.
• Permissioned vs. public blockchains.
• Overview of use cases in finance, supply chain, and government.
• Introduction to blockchain audit needs.

Day 2: Blockchain Risks and Compliance

• Identifying risks in blockchain adoption.
• Legal and regulatory considerations.
• Compliance frameworks for blockchain assurance.
• Case studies on regulatory challenges.

Day 3: Blockchain Audit Methodologies

• Adapting traditional audit practices for blockchain.
• Data integrity, immutability, and transaction validation.
• Tools and techniques for blockchain auditing.
• Practical exercises: tracing blockchain transactions.

Day 4: Security, Governance, and Assurance

• Auditing smart contracts for vulnerabilities.
• Blockchain governance structures and assurance models.
• Cybersecurity considerations in blockchain systems.
• Writing blockchain assurance reports.

Day 5: BAAP Exam Preparation and Mock Test

• Review of all BAAP exam domains.
• Sample exam questions with instructor walkthroughs.
• Mock exam simulation under timed conditions.
• Exam strategies and final preparation plan.

Course Duration

One Week (5 Days)

• Intensive format for exam preparation.
• Delivered in-person, online, or hybrid with interactive workshops.

Instructor Information

The program is delivered by certified blockchain and ISACA-affiliated trainers with extensive expertise in auditing, compliance, and blockchain governance. Trainers bring both academic and practical experience from real-world blockchain audits.

FAQs

Q1: What is the BAAP certification?

The Blockchain Audit & Assurance Professional (BAAP) credential validates expertise in auditing blockchain technologies and ensuring compliance.

Q2: Is blockchain knowledge required before attending?

Basic IT audit knowledge is recommended. Blockchain fundamentals are covered in the course.

Q3: Does the training include the certification exam?

Exam registration is separate, but the course fully prepares participants for success.

Q4: Are practical exercises included?

Yes, the program includes hands-on exercises with blockchain auditing tools and case studies.

Q5: What certificate do I receive after the training?

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion from iOpener Training, and can pursue BAAP certification through the official exam.

Conclusion

The BAAP Certification Preparation Program empowers professionals to succeed in the Blockchain Audit & Assurance Professional exam and to deliver trusted assurance over blockchain systems. Combining blockchain fundamentals, auditing methodologies, and exam preparation, this one-week course bridges theory and practice, ensuring participants are ready to lead in the growing field of blockchain governance and assurance.