Blockchain Technology
This self-paced and on-demand TechEd pathway will provide learners with an understanding of how Blockchain technology is driving innovation and creating competitive advantages for companies worldwide in various industries and environments. Through the information gained by completing this pathway learners will acquire an awareness of the fundamentals of Blockchain technology, commonly applied Blockchain business strategies, and the framework necessary to implement Blockchain technology.
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About This Pathway
This learning pathway will focus on the key areas necessary to understand and utilize Blockchain Technology. Learners will be provided with the opportunity to examine the fundamentals of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and gain exposure to the ecosystem surrounding blockchain technology from both technical and non-technical standpoints. You will learn the key strengths and motivations of distributed ledger technology and be exposed to the underlying mechanisms by which they function. This program will help learners develop the insight necessary for utilizing and managing blockchain systems and be presented with a window into how emerging technologies will impact the use of Blockchain.
This learning pathway will focus on the key areas of Blockchain fundamentals, applications, the usage landscape, Blockchain business cases, and future considerations. The pathway will take learners through six modules, building the skills needed for you to understand the scalable and decentralized applications that comprise Blockchain architecture. Each self-paced module is designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week. The modules include:
- Fundamentals: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
- Opportunity: Use Cases Across Industries
- Landscape: The Blockchain Ecosystem and Applications (Ethereum, Smart Contracts, and Tokens)
- Challenges: Legal, Regulatory, ESG, and Opportunities
- Strategy: How to Evaluate and Articulate a Business Case for Blockchain Technology
- Looking Forward: The Future of Blockchain Technology, AI, and Digital Privacy
Ideal Learner
This TechEd Learning pathway has been designed for those seeking a greater understanding of how Blockchain technology can be used in a business environment, professionals seeking strategic advantages through innovation, and for those planning to transition to a new career in financial tech, banking, or emerging tech applications.
Blockchain Skills are in Demand
Blockchain development is one of the fastest rising fields in the labor market. A successful career in blockchain technology applications offers multiple job paths and opportunities to work on innovative projects using cutting-edge technology. Nationally, the demand for skills in this pathway is expected to grow nearly 59 percent over the next 10 years.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry leaders from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Blockchain digital credential come from UWM’s School of Information Studies.
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Cybersecurity Analyst I
This online, self-paced pathway is designed to provide you or your employees high-demand occupational skills like information security and network security. These skills are in demand in a wide variety of industries, including finance and insurance, manufacturing, health care, professional, and technical and scientific services.
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About This Pathway
The Cybersecurity Analyst I pathway is designed to transition an IT professional into a career as a cybersecurity analyst. The program is based on four main domains
- Threat Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Incident Response
- Security and Architecture Tool Sets
The self-paced modules are designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week.
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Ideal Learner
The ideal learner for this pathway already works in IT and is skilled in the basics of hardware, software and networking. Upon completion of the pathway, learners will be able to:
- Perform reconnaissance to detect active cyber threats.
- Analyze data to respond to threats.
- Scan for vulnerabilities that could lead to future cyber threats.
- Develop strategies for remediation.
Learners who successfully complete the Cybersecurity Analyst I and II learning pathways will be prepared to take the foundational CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Certification exam.
Cybersecurity Skills Are In Demand
Reskill and upskill to satisfy a demand for cybersecurity experts from within your own workforce. The competition for hiring skilled cybersecurity analysts is growing. Job postings for workers with these skills will grow by nearly 30 percent over the next 10 years. The growth is far from limited to the tech sector, as 90 percent of IT skills and jobs are concentrated in 10 non-tech industries.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry experts from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Cybersecurity Analytics I pathway include Kendrick Gardner, UWM adjunct instructor and UWM senior information security analyst; and Sam Goerke, UWM adjunct instructor and Adversarial Security Testing Engineer for Northwestern Mutual.
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Data Analytics and Visualization with Excel
This pathway will prepare you with foundational skills for the digital economy. The data analysis and visualization skills developed by this pathway are increasingly in demand across all sectors and most professional occupations.
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About This Pathway
This learning path will focus on the key areas of managing, analyzing, and
visualizing data in Microsoft Excel. The pathway will take learners through five modules, building the skills needed for you to gain ability to convert data into positive results. Each self-paced module is designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week. The modules include:
- The Basics of Data and Data Management
- The Basics of Data Analysis
- Descriptive Analysis and Summarizing Data
- Data Visualization I
- Data Visualization II
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Ideal Learner
The pathway is aimed at individuals seeking to advance their skills in analyzing and visualizing data accurately and effectively. The learner suited for this pathway need not have a strong foundation in data analytics and may be just beginning to work with Excel software. This course will guide students through the steps of using Excel to build data sets and develop visualization techniques applicable in real work settings. Upon successful completion of this pathway, the learner can expect to gain skills to:
- collect and interpret accurate data sets
- draw inferences and present insights from data
- represent data that is accessible and impactful to audiences
- use data visualization to inform decision-making
- identify primary data visualization categories and their purposes
Data Analytics and Visualization Skills are in Demand
Reskill and upskill to satisfy a demand for data analytics and visualization expertise from within your own workforce. Data analytics and visualization is one of the fastest growing information technology disciplines in the country, and companies across all industries are looking for experts to translate the information a business collects into better decisions and outcomes. In the Milwaukee area, the demand for skills in this pathway is expected to grow nearly 35 percent over the next 10 years.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry leaders from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Data Analytics and Data Visualization with Excel digital credential come from UWM’s Lubar School of Business, the School of Information Studies, and the College of Engineering & Applied Science.
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Programming in C# – coming soon!
This self-paced and on-demand TechEd pathway focuses on the cross-platform language C# (C-Sharp). C# is a versatile programming language that can be utilized to build variety of applications across various common platforms.
About This Pathway
Learners will gain the coding skills necessary to begin utilizing C# to develop websites, program desktop applications, build mobile apps for Windows, Android, and iOS, and produce games. Through this TechEd Frontiers pathway learners will develop the fundamentals of C# and .NET Framework, develop an understanding of how to work with primitive types and expressions, gain experience working with non-primitive expressions (classes, structs, arrays and enums), differentiate between value and reference types, experience working with the control of program flow using conditional statements, utilize arrays, lists, files and directories, text and understand the process for debugging C# applications effectively.
Each self-paced module is designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week. The modules include:
- C# Basics for Beginners
- Fundamentals of Coding
- Hands on Coding in C#
- Class Identification
- Interfaces and Object-oriented Programming
- Case Study-based Applications of C#
Learners will utilize Visual Studio Community Edition (FREE) to begin coding in C#; no prior knowledge of coding is required.
Ideal Learner
This TechEd Frontiers pathway will provide learners with a solid foundation in the use of data structures and algorithms using the C# language. This programming is an ideal fit for professionals seeking to switch careers into software development or for those seeking to start a career in a high-growth field. Being a C# Programmer with proficient C programming language skills can open the door to many different career paths. There are no prerequisites for this TechEd learning pathway, however a capacity to understand technical concepts is recommended.
C# Programming Skills are in Demand
C# continues to be one of the most widely used programming languages and is growing in popularity for developing web and desktop applications. C# is a mature programming language that has evolved significantly over the years. As a general-purpose language, C# can be used for programming in Windows applications, consoles, Android, iOS, and machine learning software. C# can be used in every type of software development, from mobile apps to video games to enterprise software. Those who possess the skills to program in C# often work in data science, software development, front end development, backend development, or app development. Those who possess the ability to program in C# are able to handle more complex projects and challenges. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics demand for these positions is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UW systems award-winning faculty and industry leaders from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Programming in C# digital credential come from UW Parkside’s Computer Science Department.
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Technology Leadership, Innovation & Strategy – coming soon!
This self-paced and on-demand TechEd Frontiers pathway will provide learners with the skills necessary to advance their leadership skills in technology by leveraging I.T., cultivating communication across departments to generate greater satisfaction, improving team cohesiveness, and by enhancing digital product effectiveness. Learners will develop an understanding of how Technology Leadership, Innovation & Strategy is transforming organizations and developing competitive advantages across various industries and environments. The key concepts covered in this pathway include:
- I.T. Leadership
- Digital Transformation
- Technology Advantage
- Innovation
- Technology Strategy
Through the information gained by completing this pathway learners will acquire an awareness of the fundamentals of Technology Leadership, Innovation & Strategy, and the framework necessary to implement these concepts.
About This Pathway
Technology leaders are required to possess skills beyond those occupying traditional tech based and I.T. roles. These individuals need to acquire skills in business, thought leadership, mentoring, and team and product management in addition to their traditional technology skills to help position their teams for success. Learners will develop the skills necessary to differentiate themselves to their current employers and to the marketplace by learning how to complement their existing skills with leadership, management, and foundational business skills. Through the knowledge gained by completing this pathway learners will be in a better position to deal with the challenges in an economic environment in which innovations in strategy, structure, technology, and systems are developing more rapidly than at any other time.
This learning pathway will focus on the key areas of Technology Leadership, Innovation & Strategy. The key concepts covered in this pathway include I.T. Leadership, Digital Transformation, Technology Advantage, Innovation and Technology Strategy. The pathway will take learners through eight modules, with each self-paced module designed for two weeks of learning, approximately eight hours each week.
The Modules Include:
- I.T. History, Business-IT Understanding, Innovation Inhibitors
- Tech Talent
- Customer Centricity & Systems Analysis – The Business Connection
- Innovation & Strategy (Part 1)
- Innovation & Strategy (Part 2)
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity
- Leading, Transforming, & Navigate the Unknown in Tech & Digital (Part 1)
- Leading, Transforming, & Navigate the Unknown in Tech & Digital (Part 2)
Ideal Learner
This TechEd Frontiers pathway has been designed for learners who are seeking career advancement by leveraging an organization’s technology advantages. Learners will gain an understanding of how business and I.T. can come together to create competitive advantages. Through this pathway learners will develop skills in business intelligence, thought leadership, mentoring, and team management to become a technology leader. The information covered in this pathway will prepare the learner to seek career advancement in several different areas within their organization including organization leadership, project management, business development, strategy, technology management, innovation management, human development management, marketing, operations management, business consulting, and more.
Technology Leadership, Innovation & Strategy Skills are in Demand
Those who possess skills in technology leadership, innovation & strategy are uniquely positioned to pursue a variety of roles within an organization. Being a technology leader requires a combination of hard and soft skills and the ability to bridge the technical and management divide and effectively listen to and communicate with others. The core (soft) skills that have been developed by those with an understanding of technology leadership, innovation & strategy are applicable across multiple careers and job paths.
Subject Matter Experts
The competencies in every TechEd Frontiers pathway have been created and informed by UWM’s award-winning faculty and industry leaders from some of Milwaukee’s largest companies. Experts involved in the Technology Leadership, Innovation & Strategy digital credential come from UWM’s School of Information Studies.
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