PDWT 600V - Blockchain Foundations
Course Description
Blockchain is one of the main components of the fourth industrial revolution disrupting the market. With an increased flow of money into the blockchain technology space. It is becoming one of the most in-demand skills in the job market. This course will help you understand the applications of blockchain, and increase efficiency and transparency in your business processes.
You will learn the main principles and components of blockchain technology, equipping you with the understanding of how to apply blockchain to solve organizational challenges, disrupt current processes and gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Course Objectives:
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What is Blockchain – The Basics
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Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
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Why Use Blockchain
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Decentralized Networks and Ledgers
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Types of Blockchain
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How Blocks are Created
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Cryptography and Hashing
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Mining a Block
Course Outline
This two-day instructor-led course will provide you with an understanding of blockchain and how and when to apply it. You will be able to solve challenges, develop current processes and gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Some of the course topics include:
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Learn the basic principles behind blockchain
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Explore the benefits and drawbacks of blockchain
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Learn the use cases of blockchain, who it's for and what and how to get started with implementing.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will:
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understand what is Blockchain
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have the ability to define non-technical aspects of the Blockchain technology and how it works
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understand the benefits of Blockchain and why anyone would consider this
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comprehend the multiple use cases as well as where and with what applications it would be appropriate
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gain an understanding of how to start a Blockchain project and implement
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develop a future outlook of Blockchain and it's potential
Notes
Delivered over two days in three-hour sessions for a total of six hours
- Instructor-led group discussion held via Zoom
- Have the opportunity to connect with the instructor to discuss specific questions related to the course
Prerequisites
This training course is designed for non-technical business executives who are tasked with making business decisions about leveraging Blockchain technology in their businesses. This course is NOT appropriate for technology professionals seeking to gain deeper understanding of Blockchain technology implementation or programming level depth.Recommendations
Participant Tech Requirements:
- A Windows 10, MacOS, or Linux machine
- Good internet connection
- Webcam
- Microphone