KBCIA - Korea Blockchain Industry Association

Korea Blockchain Industry Association

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Everything you imagine becomes innovation.
We lead the future of digital innovation together with the Korea Blockchain Industry Association.
We explore the essence of blockchain technology, and through training skilled professionals
a trustworthy digital world is what we build.

Core Business Areas

Systematic services for training blockchain professionals and advancing the industry

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Blockchain Education

Through a systematic curriculum, we provide step-by-step training from the basics of blockchain technology to advanced applications.

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Professional Certification

We offer Operates registered private qualifications in the blockchain field.

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Network Building

We create a space for collaboration and knowledge-sharing through global networking among blockchain professionals.

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Technology Research

We drive industry-academia-research collaboration for next-generation blockchain R&D and commercialization.

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International Cooperation

We contribute to establishing global standards through cooperation with blockchain associations worldwide.

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Policy Proposals

We present policy research and regulatory improvements to foster a healthy blockchain ecosystem.

Certification Programs

Professional, systematic blockchain certification courses

MSIT Registered

Certified Blockchain Manager (CBM)

Registered with the Ministry of Science and ICT, No. 2020-004188. An official private certification verifying comprehensive understanding and practical ability in blockchain technology.

  • Blockchain fundamentals and architecture
  • Cryptography and security
  • Smart contract development
  • DApp development practice
  • Blockchain governance
  • Administered by: KBCIA, SmileStory (02-2698-0119)
MSIT Registered

Certified Metaverse Manager (CMM)

A course certifying the expertise needed to build and operate metaverse platforms.

  • Understanding metaverse platforms
  • 3D content production
  • NFTs and the digital economy
  • VR/AR technology applications
  • Metaverse business models
  • Reg. No. 2021-006031
  • Issued by: SmileStory Inc. (02-2698-1045)
  • ※ This qualification is managed by SmileStory Inc., not by KBCIA · KBCIA 02-2698-0119
MSIT Registered

Certified NFT Manager (CNM)

Registered with the Ministry of Science and ICT, No. 2022-002202. Verifies the ability to prove ownership using NFTs — units of data stored on a blockchain — and to issue, distribute and evaluate them.

  • NFT concepts and proof of ownership
  • Digital signatures and token standards
  • Issuing and distributing NFTs
  • Copyright and legal issues
  • Grades 1, 2 and 3
  • Administered by: KBCIA, SmileStory (02-2698-0119)
MSIT Registered

Certified IPFS Manager (CIM)

Registered with the Ministry of Science and ICT, No. 2022-002201. Verifies understanding of the protocol for storing and sharing data on a distributed file system, and the ability to apply it in practice.

  • Principles of distributed file systems
  • Content addressing (CID)
  • Data storage and sharing protocols
  • Node operation and security
  • Grades 1, 2 and 3
  • Administered by: KBCIA, SmileStory (02-2698-0119)

Blockchain Innovation Leading the Future

Korea Blockchain Industry Association is a non-profit organization founded to promote the healthy development of blockchain technology and train skilled professionals. (Registration No. 820-82-00225)

Under the leadership of Chairman Yeon Sam-heum, we believe and practice that blockchain is a core technology that can drive innovation across society through trust, transparency, and decentralization — going far beyond simple cryptocurrency.

Through the government-registered private certification "Certified Blockchain Manager (CBM)", we work to systematically train professional blockchain talent.

5,000+
Graduates
1,200+
Certificate Holders
50+
Partner Companies
15+
International Partners