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Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications
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The Linux Foundation
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Explore what blockchain is, its impact, and its applications with Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications ...Read more
Beginner
Online
14 Weeks
Free
Quick Facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
2-3 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Blockchain technology is changing how business is done. That’s why it’s essential to know why it works and why it’s different from the technologies of the past. To that end, edX has designed the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications online course, covering all the essential blockchain fundamentals and some advanced topics as well.
The first part of the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme deals with the basic concepts of blockchain, like cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, triple ledger system, etc. Next, the course dives into various methods of blockchain governance. The final part of the programme delves into the various use cases of blockchain, along with its real-life examples.
The Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications course is a self-paced learning programme that allows you to study on your own schedule. You also have knowledge checks after every module that lets you consolidate your knowledge. Lastly, by opting for the certificate experience, you can receive verified credentials at the course end, which you can utilise to get tangible career benefits. In case the stduents want free access to the course materials they can select the audit track which allows access for a limited period.
The highlights
- An entry-level programme in Business and Management
- Part of Blockchain for Business Professional Certificate programme
- English video lectures
- Verified certificate by edX
- Designed by The Linux Education
- 14-week training
- Self-paced learning with flexible deadlines
- Two-three hours of effort required per week
- Subtitles in English
Program offerings
- Online lessons
- 14-week course
- Verified certificate by edx
- English lectures
- Offered by the linux foundation
- Videos and subtitles in english
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
Free
You need to make a Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications fee payment to get the verified certificate at the end. Alternatively, you can even audit the course for free if you don’t want the certificate.
Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications fee structure
Course | Fees in INR |
Audit | Free |
Certificate | Rs.15,841 |
certificate availability
Yes
certificate providing authority
The Linux Foundation
certificate fees
₹15,841
Eligibility criteria
You don’t need to have any prior knowledge for participating in the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications online course.
What you will learn
Knowledge of blockchain
Knowledge of cryptography
After finishing the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications syllabus, you will have in-depth knowledge about:
- The impact of blockchain and potential for change worldwide
- How blockchain is applied to all facets of business
- What a Blockchain is
- Immediate Blockchain applications in business, technology, and enterprise institutions and products
The syllabus
Welcome!
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Blockchain
- Introduction
- Introduction to Blockchain and The Early Internet
- Blockchain Basics
- Career Opportunities in Blockchain
- Blockchain Use Cases
- Knowledge Check
- Summary
Chapter 2. Blockchain Mechanics
- Introduction
- Understanding Ledgers
- Cryptography
- Transparency and Immutability
- Knowledge Check
- Summary
Chapter 3. Blockchain Functions
- Introduction
- Smart Contracts
- Blockchain Security
- Public and Permissioned Blockchains
- The Blockchain Transaction
- Consensus
- Knowledge Check
- Summary
Chapter 4. Blockchains and Governance
- Introduction
- Open Source Code
- Governance
- Identity and Anonymity on Blockchain
- Knowledge Check
- Summary
Chapter 5. Blockchain Problem Solving and Future Trends
- Introduction
- Problems Blockchain Solves
- Digital Currencies
- Future Trends
- Knowledge Check
- Summary
Chapter 6. Blockchain Use Cases
- Introduction
- Blockchain in Practice
- Enterprise Solutions
- Public Sector Solutions
- Social Impact Solutions
- Platform Developer’s Solutions
- End User Solutions
- Future of Blockchain
- Knowledge Check
- Summary
- Course Feedback
Final Exam
- Before You Begin Your Exam
- Final Exam
Admission details
The admission course takes only a few steps. Here’s how you can enroll in the program
- Get to the official course website.
- Choose the session in which you wish to pursue the course. After that, sign in to or sign up for an edX account.
- After logging in, select the ‘Enroll Now’ prompt at the top of the page. Next, you will be asked to choose between the free and paid option. Choose accordingly.
- If you choose the paid option, you will be required to make a fee payment. With the free option, you will be directly enrolled in the course.
Filling the form
Email address, name, country name, username, and password are the only details you need to provide while registering for the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme. However, these details are only required if you’re registering through your institution’s email address. You can take the shorter route and sign up through your Google credentials, Microsoft ID, or Facebook account as well.
How it helps
If you wish to build a career in blockchain and cryptocurrency, the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme will benefit you. Apart from the knowledge gained, the certification you achieve will augment your CV/resume and improve your employment prospects.
Instructors
FAQs
Is The Linux Foundation associated with this training course?
Yes, this course has been developed and delivered by edX in association with The Linux Foundation.
Who will teach the programme?
Ernesto Lee, Kris Bennett, and Rosa Santos teach this course.
How many modules does the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications syllabus have?
There are a total of four modules.
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