Blockchain 360 Free Course For Beginners

Learn how blockchain technology is influencing traditional and contemporary businesses to go through a digital transformation. This blockchain course for beginners sheds light upon blockchain technology and its essential concepts, with special emphasis on how they are shaping and optimizing digital businesses globally. With blockchain integration across diverse domains, such as Smart Grids, the Internet of Things, and supply chains, it is only a matter of time before this concept will form the basis of several digital businesses. Students will be able to study real-world applications, solutions, and practices that are helping companies establish a stable foundation in the industry. Attendees will also be introduced to valuable, practical insights, enabling them to understand blockchain’s potential in multiple industries. 

What Will You Gain from This Course 

1. Understand the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its diverse characteristics.
2. Learn about real-life blockchain business applications and various technologies supporting them.
3. Learn about opportunities available in different sectors that have blockchain as their main component.
4. Gain knowledge about blockchain frameworks and platforms.
5. Understand the future of blockchain and its integration across various platforms.

Skills Acquired:

1. Blockchain
2. Data Structure
3. Programming Languages
4. Blockchain Frameworks and Platforms
5. Blockchain Business Model
6. Blockchain Basics

Who is This Course For

This course is designed for the following:

1. Students
2. Blockchain professionals
3. Individuals interested in blockchain
4. Professionals working with digital applications

Course Content

7 Modules – 15 Videos – 7 Readings – 7 Quizzes 7 – Certificate of Completion

What are the Characteristics of Blockchain?

The first module comprises an introduction to the blockchain basics, basic blockchain concepts, and its application areas and practical examples. The students will get a first-hand look at the application areas of blockchain technology and study the use case examples as well. At the end of the session, the attendees have a quiz to test their knowledge. 

1. 3 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

How is Automation Achieved?

The second module gives the students an in-depth look into more blockchain concepts and how blockchain can be used for education. At the end of the session, students will have to complete a quiz about automation and how it is used in blockchain. 

1. 2 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

How are Blockchain Opportunities Identified?

The third module teaches attendees about blockchain frameworks and use case identification. They will also learn how these use case identification frameworks can be applied to blockchain. At the end of the session, students will be quizzed on use case identification. 

1. 2 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

Which Platforms are Suitable?

The fourth module sheds light on blockchain infrastructure. It will also go into detail about the current use of blockchain infrastructure. At the end of the module, you will have a quiz on blockchain infrastructures to test your knowledge. 

1. 2 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

What is the Transformative Potential of Blockchain?

The fifth module explores important aspects of blockchain and the different industries to which it can be applied. It will discuss in detail how blockchain can be applied to IoT as well as the supply chain industry. The students will also get access to supply chain use cases. At the end of the module, you will have a quiz to test what you learned so far. 

1. 2 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

What are the Challenges to Run a Blockchain Network?

The sixth module comprises lectures and videos about integrating external data, blockchain-associated requirements, access restrictions, and governance. At the end of the session, the students will be quizzed on blockchain integration challenges that they learned about. 

1. 2 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

How is Decentralization Supported?

The seventh and final module focuses on the current trends in blockchain technology. It also focuses on decentralization and discusses its concept in detail. When the session ends, the students will participate in a quiz that will judge their knowledge of decentralization. 

1. 2 Videos
2. 1 Reading
3. 1 Quiz

Description

Businesses are currently undergoing extensive digitalization; an important part of it is blockchain. This advanced technology has a significant impact on the components, structure, and implementation of digital practices that facilitate virtual business transactions. Blockchain has a vast number of application areas, including the Smart Grid, Internet of Things, supply chain, and the list goes on. 

In this MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), you will explore the blockchain principles, its applications, and more. The course also talks about the various in-demand blockchain business practices that recruiters are looking for. 

Meet The Instructor

Asja Kamenica

Asja Kamenica is the Head of the Professional School at EIT Digital. She teaches courses on blockchain, digital transformation, and digital marketing. 

Enrique Barra

Enrique Barra is a researcher and teacher at the University of Politécnica de Madrid. Barra teaches blockchain, digital marketing, and security, and privacy in Big Data.