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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Offered by the Duke University and Coursera, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure certification course is a 6 hours programme. This course is basically a set of 4 different courses that is provided by a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research), and Campbell R. Harvey (Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. 

The Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure training course gives an historical view since the time of barter economics for example first peer-to-peer barter exchanges till how finance has evolved in the present times. This certification course gives the students certain examples of value in money. The learnings of the students will be officially backed up by the completion certification of Coursera. 

The Highlights

  • Online course
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Instant Course Start
  • 6 Hours For Completion

Programme Offerings

  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Short Programme
  • Beginner level course.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesDuke University, DurhamCoursera

The fees for the course Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure is -

HeadAmount in INR
1 monthRs. 3,277
3 monthRs. 6,554
6 monthRs. 9,831

 


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details
The Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure certification by Coursera is offered after it is completed. 

What you will learn

Knowledge of BlockchainKnowledge of Cryptography

Here is what everyone will learn after Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure certification syllabus: 

  • Articulating the origin, and history of decentralized finance
  • Defining the key components of decentralized infrastructure in finance
  • Explaining the problems that are associated by decentralized finance
  • Finally identification of common mythos, and misconceptions regarding decentralized finance. 

Who it is for

Mechanical Engineers will be the ones who shall be benefited from this Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure certification.


Admission Details

To get admission to the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure classes, the students can follow these steps: 

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/decentralized-finance-infrastructure-duke

Step 2: Then scroll down towards the ‘Enrol Now’ button.

Step 3: Once the button is reached, the candidates must be making their accounts ready to easily progress through the admission process by paying the required fees.

The Syllabus

Video
  • About This Specialization
  • Evolution
  • Can Money Have Intangible Value?
  • Brief Overview of CeFi Problems
  • Early CeDeFi
  • Crypto Origins
Reading
  • About the Instructor
  • DeFi and the Future of Finance 
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Video
  • Intro/Blockchain
  • Hashing
  • Technology Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Smart Contracts/gas/oracles
  • Stablecoins/dApps
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Video
  • Inefficiency
  • Limited Access
  • Opacity
  • Centralized Control
  • Lack of Interoperability
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Video
  • Misunderstanding
  • Conclusion
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Instructors

Duke University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What’s the average rating for the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure online course?

There are more than 850 ratings that are given. 

2: Can deadlines be rescheduled according to the candidates’s preferences?

The deadlines can be rescheduled, and arranged according to the candidates preferences.

3: Are there any other English subtitles for this course?

No, only the subtitles in the English language are available.

4: Name the instructor for the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Infrastructure programme?

 The instructor’s name is Cam Harvey.

5: Which university supports Coursera?

Duke University is supporting Coursera.

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