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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Blockchain Technologies programme by Coursera will familiarise you with the essential skills and principles of Blockchain technology. Coursera offers the certification course in association with the world’s leading business school – INSEAD.
The Introduction to Blockchain Technologies course primarily covers the fundamentals of Blockchain technology and strengthens your understanding, as well as the knowledge, of why the technology has become so revolutionary. Furthermore, the course commences with understanding the limitations of the use of the internet in business and other economic activity.
The Introduction to Blockchain Technologies online course further enhances the essential concepts of Blockchain such as mining, public-key cryptography, proof-of-work, hashing, and double-spend problems. The online course also covers the common challenges faced during the development of Blockchain and the seven fundamental design principles of the technology.
Besides, a certification in Blockchain also provides a unique opportunity to meet the key players who work in the Blockchain environment. Therefore, the Introduction to Blockchain Technologies course will not only equip you with skills to thoroughly understand the concept of Blockchain but also, to teach others about the technology with ease.
The Highlights
- Self-paced learning
- Certificate on completion
- Graded assignments and quizzes
- Instant access to course content
- Tangible career benefits
- Flexibility in deadlines
- Graded feedback
- Quizzes
- Readings
- Financial aid available
Programme Offerings
- Self paced learning
- discussions forums
- graded feedback
- certificate on completion
- Financial Assistance
- graded assignment and quizzes
- Flexibility in deadlines.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | INSEAD, FontainebleauCoursera |
Candidates who take up the paid mode for the Introduction to Blockchain Technologies course by Coursera can pay the certification fee online. However, access to the certification course is entirely free for those who only wish to audit.
Introduction to Blockchain Technologies certification course fee structure:
Particulars | Amount |
1 Month (20 hours/week) | Rs. 6,634 |
3 Month (7 hours/week) | Rs. 13,268 |
6 Month (3 hours/week) | Rs. 19,903 |
Eligibility Criteria
To avail of the Introduction to Blockchain Technologies certification, candidates need to be mindful in attempting all the quizzes and assignments, as the course instructors will assess them. Upon successful course completion, they will earn a certificate.
What you will learn
Upon completion of the Introduction to Blockchain Technologies certification course by Coursera, you will be substantially skilled in the following:
- Understanding how two or more parties in any part of the world can transact and do business using Blockchain technology in a peer to peer manner
- Understanding how cryptography and codes work in the Blockchain environment
- Learning how to create software services, markets, and reinvent business models through the design principles of Blockchain
- Identifying Blockchain breakthroughs to sort out any issue concerning its technology
- Understanding the implementation, regulation and application of ledgers that affect economic interactions and information disclosure
- Understanding the functions of Bitcoin, or Ethereum Blockchains
Who it is for
Admission Details
Candidates apply for the Introduction of Blockchain technologies certification on Coursera through the following steps:
- Visit the official page of coursera.
- Locate the course by typing the name of the course ‘Introduction to Blockchain Technologies’ in the search bar.
- You will find the ‘Enrol for Free’ button on top of the course page, click on it. The button will lead to a sign-up prompt you can use to log in.
- Next, you need to select an enrolment mode. You can choose from two modes: the paid mode with completion certificate or the ‘Full course, No certificate’ mode without one.
Application Details
Candidates interested in the Introduction to Blockchain Technologies certification programme need to sign up using either an email address or Google account. If you sign up with your email address, you need to provide your name and create a password as well.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Specialisation Overview
- Peter Zemsky Welcomes you to the Specialization
- Course Introduction
- Instructor Introduction
- Module 1 Overview
- The Internet of Information
- In Search of the Trust Protocol
- What is Blockchain?
- Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, Executive VP and CIO, FedEx
- Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
- How Blockchain Works
- Recap of Module 1
Readings
- hypothes.is
- The Internet of Information
- In Search of the Trust Protocol
- What is Blockchain?
- Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
- How Blockchain Works
- Blockchain Demo
- Review of Module 1
Assignments
- The Internet of Information
- In Search of the Trust Protocol / What is Blockchain
- Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
- How Blockchain Works
- The Second Era of the Internet
- Steps of a Blockchain Transaction
Discussion Prompts
- Your Goals for this Course
- Limitations of the Internet
- Explain Blockchain to a Friend or Family Member
Videos
- Module 2 Overview
- Intro to Blockchain Design Principles
- Principle 1: Networked Integrity
- Principle 2: Distributed Power
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, Executive VP and CIO, FedEx
- Principle 3: Value as Incentive
- Principle 4: Security
- Principle 5: Privacy
- Principle 6: Rights Preserved
- Principle 7: Inclusion
- Practitioner Perspective: Julie Maupin, Director of Social Impact & Regulatory Affairs at IOTA Foundation
- Recap of Module 2
Readings
- Principle 1: Networked Integrity
- Principle 2: Distributed Power
- Principle 3: Value as Incentive
- Principle 4: Security
- Principle 5: Privacy
- Principle 6: Rights Preserved
- Principle 7: Inclusion
- Review of Module 2
Assignments
- Principle 1: Networked Integrity
- Principle 2: Distributed Power
- Principle 3: Value as Incentive
- Principle 4: Security
- Privacy, Rights, and Inclusion
- Blockchain Design Principles
Videos
- Module 3 Overview
- The Benefits of Shared Knowledge
- How Much is Too Much Transparency
- Centralized vs. Distributed Ledgers
- Public vs. Private Ledgers
- Practitioner Perspective: Rolf Hoefer, Keyless Technologies
- Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys
- Transparency as a Strategic Risk
- Transparency as a Strategic Asset
- Usage of Multiple IDs
- Zero Knowledge Proofs
- Implementation in Public vs. Private Blockchains
- Recap of Module 3
Readings
- Intro to Transparency
- Public vs. Private Ledgers
- Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains
- Review of Module 3
Assignments
- Intro to Transparency
- Public vs. Private Ledgers
- Transparency as a Risk and Asset
- Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains
- Public and Private Ledgers
Discussion Prompts
- Transparency as a Risk and an Asset
Videos
- Module 4 Overview
- Intro to the Blockchain Ecosystem
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, Executive VP and CIO, FedEx
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
- Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder of Sweatcoin
- Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution
Readings
- Blockchain Stakeholders
- Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution
Assignments
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
- The Blockchain Ecosystem
Discussion Prompt
- Blockchain Stakeholders
Videos
- Module 5 Overview
- Overcoming Showstoppers
- Challenge 1: The Technology is Not Ready for Prime Time
- Challenge 2: The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
- Challenge 3: Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
- Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder at Sweatcoin
- Practitioner Perspective: Will Harborne, Director of Operations at Ethfinex
- Challenge 4: Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
- Challenge 5: The Incentives are Inadequate
- Challenge 6: Blockchain is a Job Killer
- Challenge 7: Governing the Protocols
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, Executive VP and CIO, FedEx
- Challenge 8: Distributed Autonomous Agents
- Challenge 9: Privacy
- Challenge 10: Criminals Will Use It
- Reasons Blockchain Will Fail or Implementation Challenges?
- Course Wrap-up
Readings
- The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time
- The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
- Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
- Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
- The Incentives are Inadequate
- Blockchain is a Job Killer
- Governing the Protocols
- Distributed Autonomous Agents
- Privacy
- Criminals Will Use It
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Assignments
- The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time
- The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
- Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
- The Incentives are Inadequate
- Blockchain is a Job Killer
- Governing the Protocols
- Distributed Autonomous Agents
- Privacy
- Criminals Will Use It
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Discussion Prompt
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Instructors
INSEAD, Fontainebleau Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
On average, candidates can complete the entire certification course in approximately 28 hours.
Yes, you can apply for the Introduction to Blockchain Technologies course under the ‘Free course, no certification’ option. However, you will not receive the certificate of completion.
Coursera does provide discounts and offers, but they are subject to specific terms and conditions, which differ for every certification course.
No, there is no final exam in the certification course, only practice exercises.
The Introduction to Block Technologies certification course is available at the beginner level.