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First-of-its-kind certification from THA Academy gives business leaders a pathway into distributed ledger technology with no technical background required.
Schwyz, Switzerland - March 25, 2026 - The Hashgraph Association (THA) has launched a first-of-its kind professional certification for business leaders looking to understand and apply distributed ledger technology - at a time when enterprise adoption of the Hedera network is outpacing the supply of professionals equipped to work with it.
Foundation in Hedera Hashgraph for Business Professionals is the first business course on THA Academy - the learning and certification platform run by the Swiss-based organisation that supports the Hedera ecosystem.
Previously home to developer-focused certifications, THA Academy's new business course marks a deliberate expansion toward non-technical professionals - and a reflection of the non-profit's commitment to making enterprise-grade DLT education accessible to anyone, regardless of technical background. The first 1,000 professionals to register can enrol free of charge.
The launch comes at a time when enterprise adoption of Hedera has reached unprecedented levels. In the past year, FedEx has joined the Hedera Governing Council, Lloyds Banking Group has executed the UK's first foreign exchange trades using tokenised real-world assets on Hedera, and the platform has processed over $10 billion in real-world asset settlements.
As enterprises move from pilots to real-world production, the priority is shifting from building the technology to equipping professionals to use it.
That shift is happening across the industry: AI tools and no-code platforms have already opened up software development to non-technical workers, and distributed ledger technology is following the same trajectory.
The missing piece is not access to the tools but the strategic knowledge to know when and how to apply them.
"There is significant and growing demand for high-quality DLT education that speaks to business professionals, not just developers," said Ian Sparkes, Head of Infrastructure and Deployment at The Hashgraph Association. "The people deciding whether to adopt this technology, build a business case around it, or integrate it into existing operations - they have had very few places to go. This course is the first part of a complete training pathway we are building to change that."
The curriculum covers the fundamentals of distributed ledger technology, the governance and economics of the Hedera network, real-world enterprise use cases, and the broader ecosystem of community resources available to organisations. Each module is structured around practical application rather than abstract theory, drawing on real-world scenarios where organisations have deployed Hedera to solve operational challenges. No coding or technical background is required.
Beyond the certification itself, graduates unlock Contributor-level access to THA's global membership programme which allows them to access the THA Talent Portal and includes paid project opportunities through HashEarn. The course is designed as the entry point to a broader professional pathway rather than being a standalone credential.
The course is available now at THA Academy. For more information or to enrol, visit THA Academy or contact:
membership@hashgraph-association.com.
About The Hashgraph Association
The Hashgraph Association (THA) is a Swiss non-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating the adoption of the Hedera network. Through grants, education, ecosystem development and strategic partnerships, THA supports the growth of enterprise-grade distributed ledger technology across global markets.
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