This course provides a foundation in a practical knowledge of blockchain. Beginning with an understanding of blockchain technology and its intended purpose, the course progresses into blockchain architecture. You will review the enterprise implementation and practical use of blockchain, such as in banking, healthcare and government applications. Throughout the course, you will also learn how blockchain evolved from its beginnings with cryptocurrencies and the role it plays in the trading, distribution, and other transactions that occur with cryptocurrency.
Completion Time
24 hours
Access Time
42 Days
Outcome
Individual Skill Course
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Online
Asynchronous
Self-paced
Description
Learning Outcomes
What you will learn:
- Describe the concept of blockchain and its origins.
- Identify the core problems blockchain solves and how it addresses them.
- Summarize how businesses are applying blockchain and staffing blockchain projects.
- Describe how the concept of ownership is elemental to blockchain technology.
- Describe the purpose and properties of the shared ledger and how it supports data integrity in blockchain applications.
- Define cryptographic hashing and its role in securing blockchain transactions.
- Describe what peer nodes are, what they do, and how they communicate.
- Describe how consensus is maintained on the blockchain.
- Explain the origination, common applications, and usage of cryptocurrencies.
- Explain the common application space for blockchain.
- Explain how to plan and staff a blockchain project.
- Summarize the potential for the future of blockchain and how it is applied.
- Learn how blockchain is widely used in industries, providing secure and real- time systems.
- You'll understand how blockchain works and be able to explain its benefits to stakeholders.
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills and high school level mathematics are required.
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