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

Course Overview

Blockchain technology is widely used in every domain and has become an integral part of the running of the business. The technology helps in making secure transactions and prevents the leaking of information related to finances. The course on Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications is an initiative by Insead, The business school of the World, and the Coursera for the learners who wish to dig deeper into the applications and implications of blockchain in the business world. The course shall guide the candidates on the relationship between business and blockchain technology. 

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications training will be delivered by the experts of Insead and shall guide the candidates on different functions performed by the organizations. The course will teach the learner about the funding and management of enterprises. Further, the candidates will learn about the process of creating value for the organizations, marketing, and accounting. This is an online, self-paced course for learners who wish to gain expertise in blockchain technology. The candidate will also receive Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification by Coursera after the completion of the course. 

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The Highlights

  • 5 weeks duration 
  • Online course 
  • Shareable certification
  • Self-paced learning

Programme Offerings

  • trained by experts
  • Certification
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Graded Assignments
  • Feedback
  • quizzes
  • assessments
  • financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesCoursera

The candidates can pay the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification fee through the online mode on the Coursera portal. The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, and internet banking. The detailed fee structure is mentioned below based on the chosen timing that the candidate will require to complete the course. 

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications fee structure

Description

Fee in INR

1 month

 Rs. 6,618

3 months 

Rs. 4,412

6 months 

Rs. 3,309


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification will be awarded by the Coursera to all the candidates who have successfully completed the course. The candidates should attend the classes and the associated quizzes and assessments for the completion of the course. The certification shall open gates of opportunities for learners in the blockchain technology industry. 

What you will learn

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification syllabus is comprehensive in nature and it is designed by the experts for the overall development of the learner. This is the third of the total of four courses provided by Coursera in blockchain technology. The course will guide the candidates on how blockchain technology has transformed the role of the C-suite and the application of blockchain in managing and protecting intellectual property. The learner will get in-depth knowledge of layers of the blockchain technology stack and will be able to identify the seven qualities that the world needs to attract technology startups and build a vibrant blockchain ecosystem. The candidate will gain proficiency in the following concepts after the completion of the course. 

  • The application of blockchain technology in transforming the roles of business structure, roles of enterprise, and functions of enterprises. 
  • In-depth knowledge of terms such as Distributed Application (DApp), autonomous agent, open networked enterprise, and distributed autonomous enterprise. 
  • A strategic approach to the management of intellectual property with blockchain technology. 
  • Identification of the layers of the blockchain technology stack, and describing the effect of governance on Blockchain technology.

Who it is for

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification benefits the people who wish to build their future in blockchain technology. The course will benefit the people who are interested in the following designations.


Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications online course. Follow the steps mentioned below. 

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/blockchain-business. 

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.  

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course. 

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification fee. 

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications classes.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Couse Introduction
  • Instructor Introduction
  • Module 1 Overview
  • Decentralizing the Enterprise
  • Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Blockchain & ConsenSys
  • Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
  • Opportunity 1: Search
  • Opportunity 2: Contracting
  • Opportunity 3: Coordination
  • Opportunity 4: Building Trust
  • Determining Corporate Boundaries
  • Hacking Your Future: Boundary Decisions
  • Module 1 Recap
Readings
  • hypothes.is
  • Decentralizing the Enterprise
  • Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
  • Opportunities for Blockchain
Practice Exercises
  • Decentralizing the Enterprise
  • Opportunities for Blockchain
  • Re-Architecting the Firm

Videos
  • Module 2 Overview
  • Distributed Business Entities
  • The DAO: A Cautionary Tale
  • New Business Models Part 1
  • New Business Models Part 2
  • Practitioner Perspective - Yaniv Neu-Ner: Business Model for Counter
  • Practitioner Perspective - Oleg Fomenko: Business Model for Sweatcoin
  • What Are DApps?
  • Example: bAirbnb
  • Patents and Blockchain Innovation
  • Practitioner Perspective - Rolf Hoefer: Intellectual Property
  • Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
  • Distributed Ownership
  • Module 2 Recap
Readings
  • Distributed Business Entities
  • New Business Models Part 1
  • New Business Models Part 2
  • DApps
  • Patents and Blockchain Innovation
  • Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
  • Distributed Ownership
Practice Exercises
  • Distributed Business Entities
  • New Business Models
  • DApps
  • New Business Models

Videos
  • Module 3 Overview: Intro to the C-Suite
  • The CEO
  • The COO
  • The CLO
  • The CFO
  • The CMO
  • The CIO & CTO
  • The CHRO
  • Practitioner Perspective - Mihai Alisie: Implications for the C-Suite
  • Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Implications for the C-Suite
  • Recap of the C-Suite
Readings
  • Explanation of Grading Scheme
  • The CEO
  • The COO
  • The CLO
  • The CFO
  • The CMO
  • The CIO & CTO
  • The CHRO
Practice Exercises
  • The CEO
  • The COO
  • The CLO
  • The CFO
  • The CMO
  • The CIO & CTO
  • The CHRO
  • The CEO
  • The COO
  • The CLO
  • The CFO
  • The CMO
  • The CIO & CTO
  • The CHRO

Videos
  • Module 4 Overview
  • Intro to Blockchain Regulation
  • Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Regulation
  • Fundamental Questions
  • Regulatory Principles
  • Practitioner Perspective - Hariton Korizis: Regulation
  • Regulation vs. Governance
  • Practitioner Perspective - Ana Trbovich: Regulation & Governance
  • The Blockchain Stack
  • Multiple Layers of Blockchain Governance
  • A New Framework for Blockchain Governance
  • Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Governance
  • Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
  • Recap of Module 
Readings
  • Blockchain Governance
  • Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
  • Leadership for Transformation
Practice Exercises
  • Fundamental Questions
  • Blockchain Governance
  • Seven Conditions for Success
  • Blockchain Governance & Leadership

Videos
  • Module 5 Overview
  • The Current Social Contract is Breaking
  • Drivers for Change
  • Four Pillars of Society
  • Intro to a New Social Contract
  • Rethinking Work
  • The Pre-distribution of Wealth
  • Distributed Power
  • Collaborative Institutions
  • Recap of Module 
  • Course Wrap-up
  • Mihai Alisie on Business Models
  • Mihai Alisie on What's next for AKASHA?
Readings
  • Drivers for Change
Practice Exercises
  • The Current Social Contract is Breaking
  • Drivers for Change / Four Pillars

Instructors

INSEAD, Fontainebleau Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications online course?

The duration of the course is 5 weeks and the duration of the classes is 27 hours. 

2: Who is the provider of this course?

The course and the training for the course are provided by Instead. 

3: Where is the course available?

The course is available on the Coursera portal.

4: What medium of language can one opt for the course?

The course is in the English language and has subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish. 

5: How can the candidate avail of the lectures and online videos?

The candidate can go through the syllabus of the course through audit mode and avail of the lectures for free. Or the candidates can purchase the certificate and start learning. 

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