Blockchain Applications in Seafood Supply Chains Training Course

Blockchain Applications in Seafood Supply Chains Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Blockchain Applications in Seafood Supply Chains Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This specialized course demystifies blockchain technology and its practical application in creating transparent, secure, and efficient seafood supply chains. Participants will learn how blockchain can help verify sustainability claims, combat fraud, improve traceability, and build consumer trust, through case studies and implementation frameworks.

Course Duration
5 Days

Target Audience

  • Supply chain managers in seafood companies

  • Sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers

  • Technology officers interested in blockchain implementation

  • Officials from certification and standards organizations

Personal Impact

  • Clear understanding of how blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) work.

  • Ability to assess the feasibility and benefits of blockchain for a specific supply chain challenge.

  • Skills to contribute to or lead a blockchain implementation project team.

  • Knowledge to communicate the value proposition of blockchain to stakeholders.

Organizational Impact

  • Enhanced brand trust and market differentiation through provable sustainability and origin claims.

  • Reduced risk of fraud, mislabeling, and illegal product entry into the supply chain.

  • Streamlined supply chain operations, reduced paperwork, and faster verification.

  • Leadership position in supply chain transparency and innovation.

Course Objectives

  • Explain the fundamental principles of blockchain and distributed ledgers.

  • Identify specific use-cases for blockchain in the seafood industry.

  • Evaluate the suitability of blockchain versus other traceability solutions.

  • Develop a roadmap for piloting a blockchain traceability project.

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Blockchain 101: Fundamentals

  • What is blockchain? Distributed ledgers, cryptography, hashing, blocks

  • Smart contracts and their potential uses

  • Exercise: Following a simple transaction on a blockchain demo

Module 2: The Traceability Challenge in Seafood

  • Problems of IUU fishing, fraud, and lack of transparency

  • How blockchain provides a solution: immutability, transparency, decentralization

  • Case Study: WWF's Blockchain-based Tuna Tracing in the Pacific

Module 3: Blockchain Use-Cases in Seafood

  • Provenance tracking from vessel to consumer

  • Verifying certifications (MSC, ASC) and legal compliance

  • Streamlining payments and trade finance with smart contracts

Module 4: Designing a Blockchain Solution

  • Key decisions: permissioned vs. permissionless blockchains, consensus mechanisms

  • Data input integrity: the role of IoT, QR codes, and trusted nodes

  • Workshop: Designing the data fields for a blockchain record for a shrimp supply chain

Module 5: Implementation and Scaling

  • Building a consortium, costs, and selecting a technology partner

  • Challenges: integration with legacy systems, governance, scalability

  • Final Project: Creating a high-level proposal for a blockchain pilot project

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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