Blockchain Fundamentals
Details + Objectives
Course code: blf
This course provides a foundation in a practical knowledge of blockchain. Beginning with an understanding of blockchain technology and its intended purpose, the course progresses into blockchain architecture. You will review the enterprise implementation and practical use of blockchain, such as in banking, healthcare and government applications. Throughout the course, you will also learn how blockchain evolved from its beginnings with cryptocurrencies and the role it plays in the trading, distribution, and other transactions that occur with cryptocurrency.
What you will learn
- Describe the concept of blockchain and its origins.
- Identify the core problems blockchain solves and how it addresses them.
- Summarize how businesses are applying blockchain and staffing blockchain projects.
- Describe how the concept of ownership is elemental to blockchain technology.
- Describe the purpose and properties of the shared ledger and how it supports data integrity in blockchain applications.
- Define cryptographic hashing and its role in securing blockchain transactions.
- Describe what peer nodes are, what they do, and how they communicate.
- Describe how consensus is maintained on the blockchain.
- Explain the origination, common applications, and usage of cryptocurrencies.
- Explain the common application space for blockchain.
- Explain how to plan and staff a blockchain project.
- Summarize the potential for the future of blockchain and how it is applied.
How you will benefit
- Learn how blockchain is widely used in industries, providing secure and real-time systems.
- You'll understand how blockchain works and be able to explain its benefits to stakeholders.
How the course is taught
- Instructor-Moderated or Self-Guided online course
- 6 Weeks or 3 Months access
- 24 course hours
Instructors & Support
David Iseminger
David Iseminger is an author and technology veteran, with expertise in computing, networking, wireless and cloud technologies, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. While with Microsoft, David worked on early versions of Windows and its core networking infrastructure, and on transmission protocols, security, data visualizations, and multiple emerging cloud technologies. David is passionate about education, serving as a School Board director for over 10 years, advocating at state and federal levels for increased learning standards, and has taught over 40,000 students through multiple technology courses. He has an awarded patent in Artificial Intelligence (AI) object detection and social posting methodologies, and is the founder and CEO of the blockchain company that created IronWeave, the unlimited scale blockchain platform, based on his patent-pending blockchain innovations and inventions.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills and high school level mathematics are required.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.