What blockchain technology and distributed ledger systems are and how they can be implemented in a business environment.

Important concepts for applying blockchain technology in the real world and key use cases of blockchain for business today.

How assets can be transferred in a blockchain network.

The role of Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger project, which includes a variety of enterprise-ready permissioned blockchain platforms, in accelerating blockchain utilization for various industries.

Use cases and applications of blockchain technology in modern finance and other areas.

Introduction to Blockchain

3–4 hours per week, for 3 weeks

Discover why blockchain is such a disruptive force across business, government and society. Blockchain technology sparked the creation of Bitcoin, a decentralized digital payment system, as well as other popular cryptocurrency systems. Today industry leaders and experts are picturing radical new ways of using blockchain technology to form connections in the global economy. In this course, you will learn how to design smart contracts, bitcoin wallets, fabricode, chain SDKs, and more.

Blockchain Framework & Platforms

3–4 hours per week, for 2 weeks

Learn essential principles of blockchain platforms as well as their growth, progress, and important use cases. Dive deep into fundamental parts of developing apps on commonly used platforms including Ethereum, Hyperledger, and Quorum.

Job postings mentioning a requirement for skills and knowledge in blockchain rose 185% in 2021, making this a skill set with some of the fastest demand growth in today’s workforce. (Source: EMSI Burning Glass)

According to a report from Indeed Hiring Lab, as the crypto and blockchain industry matures, companies are hiring fin-tech savvy employees with more diverse set of skills. (Indeed Hiring Lab)

The share of job postings from cypto and blockchain companies in finance, marketing, human resource and accounting doubled from 2020 to 2021, now accounting for 17% of postings in the industry. (Indeed Hiring Lab)