Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications

BY
The Linux Foundation via Edx

Explore what blockchain is, its impact, and its applications with Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications course by edX.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

14 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 2-3 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Blockchain technology is changing how business is done. That’s why it’s essential to know why it works and why it’s different from the technologies of the past. To that end, edX has designed the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications online course, covering all the essential blockchain fundamentals and some advanced topics as well.

The first part of the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme deals with the basic concepts of blockchain, like cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, triple ledger system, etc.  Next, the course dives into various methods of blockchain governance. The final part of the programme delves into the various use cases of blockchain, along with its real-life examples.

The Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications course is a self-paced learning programme that allows you to study on your own schedule. You also have knowledge checks after every module that lets you consolidate your knowledge. Lastly, by opting for the certificate experience, you can receive verified credentials at the course end, which you can utilise to get tangible career benefits. In case the stduents want free access to the course materials they can select the audit track which allows access for a limited period. 

The highlights

  • An entry-level programme in Business and Management
  • Part of Blockchain for Business Professional Certificate programme
  • English video lectures
  • Verified certificate by edX
  • Designed by The Linux Education
  • 14-week training
  • Self-paced learning with flexible deadlines
  • Two-three hours of effort required per week
  • Subtitles in English

Program offerings

  • Online lessons
  • 14-week course
  • Verified certificate by edx
  • English lectures
  • Offered by the linux foundation
  • Videos and subtitles in english

Course and certificate fees

Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications fee structure :

Course 

Amount

Audit

Nil

Certificate

$ 189

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

The Linux Foundation

certificate fees

$189

Eligibility criteria

You don’t need to have any prior knowledge for participating in the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications online course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of blockchain Knowledge of cryptography

After finishing the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications syllabus, you will have in-depth knowledge about:

  • The impact of blockchain and potential for change worldwide
  • How blockchain is applied to all facets of business
  • What a Blockchain is
  • Immediate Blockchain applications in business, technology, and enterprise institutions and products

The syllabus

Welcome!

  • Welcome!

Chapter 1 : Introduction to Blockchain

Chapter 2. Blockchain Mechanics

Chapter 3. Blockchain Functions

Chapter 4. Blockchains and Governance

Chapter 5. Blockchain Problem Solving and Future Trends

Chapter 6. Blockchain Use Cases

Final Exam

Admission details

The admission course takes only a few steps. Here’s how you can enroll in the program

  • Get to the official course website.
  • Choose the session in which you wish to pursue the course. After that, sign in to or sign up for an edX account.
  • After logging in, select the ‘Enroll Now’ prompt at the top of the page. Next, you will be asked to choose between the free and paid option. Choose accordingly.
  • If you choose the paid option, you will be required to make a fee payment. With the free option, you will be directly enrolled in the course.

Filling the form

Email address, name, country name, username, and password are the only details you need to provide while registering for the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme. However, these details are only required if you’re registering through your institution’s email address. You can take the shorter route and sign up through your Google credentials, Microsoft ID, or Facebook account as well.

How it helps

If you wish to build a career in blockchain and cryptocurrency, the Blockchain: Understanding Its Uses and Implications programme will benefit you. Apart from the knowledge gained, the certification you achieve will augment your CV/resume and improve your employment prospects.

Instructors

Mr Ernesto Lee
Instructor
Freelancer

Mr Kris Bennett
Senior Instructor
Freelancer

Ms Rosa Santos
Instructor
Freelancer

Ms Bobbi Muscara
Instructor
Freelancer

Other Masters, Dual Degree

FAQs

Is The Linux Foundation associated with this training course?

Yes, this course has been developed and delivered by edX in association with The Linux Foundation.

What is the duration of this course?

This course is 14 weeks long.

What is the level of this course?

This course is beginner friendly.

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