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| Attribute | Blockchain Engineers | Computer Systems Engineers/Architects |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Computing, Data & Mathematics | Computing, Data & Mathematics |
| What it involves | Maintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. | Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected | Diploma/Level 6, TVET or specialist professional/technical training |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Minimum subjects: MAT A C+; Physics C+; English/Kiswahili C. | Degree mean grade C+. Minimum subjects: MAT A C+; Physics C+; English/Kiswahili C. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years |
| Work environment | ||
| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | High - strong Kenya relevance; ICT is one of the leading employer-reported skills-demand fields, with added global/remote opportunity. | High - strong Kenya relevance; ICT is one of the leading employer-reported skills-demand fields, with added global/remote opportunity. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) | Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy solving problems with logic, data or technology; useful strengths include Reliability, communication, learning ability and role-specific practical skills. | May suit you if you enjoy solving problems with logic, data or technology; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Critical thinking, Clear writing. |
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