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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 online course, Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services by Coursera, is an introductory primer for blockchain technology. It is the first course of the four-part Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services Specialisation programme, offered by INSEAD, which is the world’s leading business school. This course aims to explain the various Internet limitations and how blockchain can act as a revolutionary medium to change the way we network and transact.
The Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online course will introduce learners to key concepts like the Internet’s drawbacks when used for business, how Blockchain can overcome these, Blockchain’s design principles, and its ecosystem. Further, students will learn about how Blockchain uses code to establish trust.
The Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services programme is offered by Coursera and presents students with the opportunity to gain knowledge, firsthand from industry experts. The syllabus consists of five modules, one for each week. Students will get access to pre-recorded video lectures, numerous practice assignments, and readings, that will help them learn at their own pace. Upon satisfactory completion, they will also earn a shareable e-certificate to showcase their learned skills.
The Highlights
- Beginner level course
- Industry-expert instructors
- Shareable e-certificate
- Self-paced learning
- Subtitles in English
- 100 percent of online learning
- Approximate completion in 29 hours
- Flexible deadlines
- Graded quizzes
- Graded programming assignments
- Course readings and videos
Programme Offerings
- financial aid
- Self paced learning
- Flexible Deadlines
- peer feedback
- Graded Programming Assignments
- practice quizzes.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online programme provides 7-day free trial.
Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services fee
Head | Amount |
1 Month | Rs. 6,634 |
3 Months | Rs. 13,268 |
6 Months | Rs. 19,903 |
What you will learn
After successful completion of Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online course by Coursera, candidates will have gained knowledge of the following:
- The limitations of the Internet and how Blockchain can improve business and economic activity
- Blockchain technology, its design principles, and the challenges its developers face
- Challenges faced while implementing blockchain technology
- Terms such as nonce, public-key cryptography, hash, miner and proof-of-work
- How trust is created in a world, before and after Blockchain
- A Collaborative working environment and Open collaborations
- Access Structure
- Blockchain (Database)
Who it is for
Admission Details
To enroll in the Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online programme:
- Visit the course page. https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-blockchain-financial-services
- Click on the ‘Enroll for Free’ option under the course title.
- Sign up by filling in your name, Email ID, and password. If you already have an account, login with the credentials to continue.
- Fill in payment details. You will get a 7-day free trial. If you want to cancel the subscription in 7 days, the money will not be deducted.
- You can also choose to audit the course for free.
Application Details
There’s no need for the candidate to fill an application form in order to enrol in the Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online course. You can register for this course by creating a Coursera account or using your existing account. To finalize the enrolment, make the payment via their preferred method of transaction.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Specialization Overview
- Peter Zemsky - welcoming you to the specialization
- Course introduction
- Instructor introduction
- Module 1 overview
- Internet of information
- In search of the Trust protocol
- Achieving trust in the digital age
- What is Blockchain?
- How Blockchain works
- Practitioner perspective: Massimo Morini, Head of Interest Rate and Credit Models, Banca IMI
- Practitioner perspective: Rob Carter, CIO, FedEx
- 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, CIO at 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 Registries 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 Prompt
- Transparency as a Risk and an Asset
Videos
- Module 4 Overview
- Intro to the Blockchain Ecosystem
- Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at 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 Unsustainable6m
- Challenge 3: Governments Will Stifle or Twist It7m
- Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder at Sweatcoin1m
- Practitioner Perspective: Will Harborne, Director of Operations at Ethfinex1m
- Challenge 4: Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It5m
- Challenge 5: The Incentives are Inadequate4m
- Challenge 6: Blockchain is a Job Killer3m
- Practitioner Perspective: Soumak Chatterjee, Partner, Deloitte Canada2m
- Challenge 7: Governing the Protocols4m
- Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx1m
- Challenge 8: Distributed Autonomous Agents3m
- Challenge 9: Privacy3m
- Challenge 10: Criminals Will Use It3m
- Reasons Blockchain Will Fail or Implementation Challenges?2m
- 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
- 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
Discussion Prompt
- Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Instructors
INSEAD, Fontainebleau Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The approximate time required to complete Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services course is 29 hours. There are five modules with a stipulated time frame, but you can create flexible deadlines for yourself.
The instructors for this course are Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott, globally renowned authorities for the impact of technology on business and authors of the ‘Blockchain Revolution’.
You will gain skills in Blockchain (database), open collaboration, collaborative working environment, and access structure.
Using the Audit Course option, you can access most of the materials for free and complete the course. However, you will not be provided with a completion certificate as it is available only in the paid option. This course can be audited for free.
Yes, students will get regularly graded assignments and quizzes, along with peer review. They will also get to hear from industry practitioners in the Blockchain ecosystem.