Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Blockchain is a recent technology that is in demand and is widely used by organizations. This is the digital ledger that helps in the protection of finances. This technology of blockchain is invented in 2011 and it is widely used in transactions of cryptocurrency. It secures the finances and with this, it is difficult to cheat, hack and change the system. The course on Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems is the initiative by the University of Sydney and the Coursera.

Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems training are conducted by the industry experts to impart the knowledge on making of blockchain scale. The course is available on the Coursera platform and offers the flexibility of deadlines. The duration of the course is 1 weeks and it aims for the comprehensive development of the learner. The candidates shall also receive Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems certification by the Coursera.

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The Highlights

1 weeks duration
Online course
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning
Graded assignments
Quizzes and programming assignments
Financial Aid

Programme Offerings

trained by experts
Online Course
Shareable Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments
financial aid
1 Weeks Duration.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems fee structure

Name of the Coursera	Amount in INR
Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems	Rs. 2,699

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems certification will be awarded to all the participants at the end of the course. The candidates should complete the associated assignments, and quizzes to complete the course. The certification aims for the perfection of candidates in blockchain scalability.

What you will learn

Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems certification syllabus shall guide the candidates on the foundational problem of consensus, distributed computing, that is key to creating blocks securely and with protection. The candidate shall be proficient in blockchain scalability and the other concepts mentioned below.

Understanding the security vulnerabilities of the mainstream blockchain.
Designing the consensus algorithms that can tolerate the attacks.
Designing the scalable blockchain system.

Who it is for

Software DeveloperApplication Tester

Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems certification benefit the learners who are willing to make their future in the technology of blockchain. Besides this, the certification course is also advantageous for the learners who are working on following designations.

Application Tester
Engineer
Software Developer
Blockchain developer
Blockchain project manager
Blockchain application developer

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/blockchain-scalability

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 Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Blockchain Scalability and its Foundations in Distributed Systems classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction to the course
Introduction to Module 1
History of blockchain
What is blockchain?
Double spending
Module 1 conclusion
An interview with Christian Cachin - Cryptography and quantum computing

Readings

How to navigate the MOOC
Overview of assessments and activities
Module 1 further readings
Podcast interviews with Christian Cachin

Practice exercise

Module 1 quiz

Videos

Introduction to Module 2
The 2 types of failures
The 3 properties of the consensus problem
Impossibility of consensus
Proof of work and the importance of miners
Resolving forks
51% attacks and network delay
GHOST protocol
Module 2 conclusion
An interview with Christian Cachin - Hyperledger Fabric version 0.6 to 1.x3m

Readings

Essential reading: From blockchain consensus back to Byzantine consensus20m
Module 2 further readings

Practice exercise

Module 2 quiz3

Videos

Introduction to Module 3
Consensus without failures
Consensus with crash failures
Consensus with Byzantine failures
Byzantine tolerant consensus
Module 3 conclusion
An interview with Christian Cachin - A prototype of Fabric with BFTSMaRt Byzantine consensus

Readings

Module 3 further readings

Practice exercise

Module 3 quiz

Videos

Introduction to Module 4
Beyond synchrony
The Balance Attack
Double spending in Ethereum
Module 4 conclusion
An interview with Christian Cachin - Evaluating different blockchain systems

Readings

The 8 fallacies of distributed systems
Essential reading: The Balance Attack
Essential reading: Double-spending in Ethereum
Module 4 further readings

Practice exercise

Module 4 quiz

Videos

Introduction to Module 5
Consensus without synchrony
Leveraging bandwidth
Set Byzantine Consensus problem
Democratic Byzantine Fault Tolerance
The Red Belly Blockchain
Module 5 conclusion
An interview with Christian Cachin - What if Byzantine participants keep sending invalid requests?
Summary of course