A self-paced online course introducing you to the fundamental principles and real-world applications of Blockchain technology.

Blockchain is a straightforward yet powerful concept that revolutionizes computer technology. It entails the creation of individual “blocks” or “units” of information that are distinct but interconnected through regulated mechanisms.

Think of blockchain like a set of rooms in an apartment building, each with its own lock and key. In contrast to a regular apartment or computer system where only the front door has a lock and key, every block in a blockchain system possesses a security key that must be navigated to access and connect with other blocks.

Grasping the basics of blockchain is critical in navigating this emerging field of technology and gaining insights into how you can participate in it.

There are 8 Lessons in this course:

1. Introduction to Blockchain

• • Emergence Of Blockchain
  • Conceptualising The Blockchain: A Method Of Information Transfer
  • Why Use The Blockchain?
  • Preventing Malicious Access
  • Review What You Have Been Learning

2. Background to Blockchain

• • Cryptography
  • Symmetric (Secret Key) Cryptography
  • Asymmetric (Public Key)
  • Hash
  • Using Cryptography In Blockchain
  • What Is Blockchain?
  • Review What You Have Been Learning

3. How Blockchain Works

• • Anatomy Of The Blockchain
  • Satoshi Nakamoto & The Double Spend Problem
  • The Role Of Bitcoin In The Blockchain
  • Governance
  • 51% Attacks
  • Centralised Vs. Decentralised
  • Centralised Vs Decentralised Databases In Use
  • Distributed Ledgers
  • The Consensus Protocol
  • Proof Of Work
  • Proof Of Stake
  • Proof Of Burn
  • Proof Of Capacity
  • Proof Of Activity
  • Proof Of Elapsed Time
  • Forking
  • Centralised & Decentralised Systems: A Health Care Example
  • Blockchain Nodes
  • Review What You Have Been Learning

4. Types of Blockchain

• • Permissionless And Permissioned Blockchains
  • Public
  • Example Of Permissionless Blockchain Use
  • Private
  • Example Of Permissioned Blockchain Use
  • Hybrid
  • Consortium (Federated)
  • What Problems Does Blockchain Technology Solve?
  • Services For Unbanked People
  • Problems With Blockchain And Financial Inclusion
  • Review What You Have Been Learning

5. Privacy and Security

• • The Blockchain And Privacy
  • Spending Patterns
  • Transactional Transparency
  • Advertising & Monetisation Of Data
  • Ai & Machine Learning Modelling
  • Security Issues
  • Review What You Have Been Learning

6. What are the Applications?

• • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Commodity Trading
  • Data Management
  • Identity Management/Authentication
  • Reputation Verification/Ranking
  • Electronic Voting
  • Employment Services/Job Market
  • Social Networking
  • Ride Sharing
  • Web 3.0
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Money Transfer
  • Non-Fungible Token’s
  • Internet Of Things
  • Media
  • Advertising
  • Healthcare
  • Security
  • Real Estate
  • Review What You Have Been Learning

7. Blockchain Technology

• • Review What You Have Been Learning

8. Blockchain Platforms

• • What They Are
  • What To Look For
  • Platforms
  • Chainalysis KYT
  • IBM Blockchain
  • Ripple
  • Ethereum
  • Hyperledger Fabric
  • Tron
  • Review What You Have Been Learning
  • Final Assessment

Upon completing the Short Course very last lesson, you will be offered an automated test. This final assessment can be undertaken at any time of day or night; and any day of the week; and if you achieve an overall pass (60% or more); you will be able to obtain a “certificate of completion” with your name and completion date on it.

Note: these short courses are self-guided online courses and are not to be confused with tutor-supported online courses.