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Introduction to Blockchain

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CategoryExact Sciences and TechnologyCategoryIntermediate
Dive into the world of Blockchain with our introductory course! Discover the foundations of this revolutionary technology and its impact on areas such as finance and logistics.
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Effort: 4 hours
  • Pace: Self paced
  • Languages: English and portuguese
  • 1,544 already enrolled!
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What you will learn

  • Understand the fundamentals and evolution of blockchain technology
  • Explore how blockchain works, including block structure and consensus mechanisms
  • Assess the various applications of blockchain, such as cryptocurrencies and smart contracts
  • Identify the security and privacy challenges associated with blockchain
  • Analyse future trends and the potential impact of blockchain across different sectors

Description

Discover the transformative power of Blockchain in this introductory course. This innovative technology is revolutionising sectors such as finance, logistics, healthcare and public administration, reshaping trust in the digital world.

Learn the fundamentals of Blockchain, from its basic principles to practical applications and implementation models. Explore how this technology is decentralising financial transactions and ensuring greater transparency and security in business processes.

Ideal for entrepreneurs, technology professionals and strategic decision-makers, this course provides an essential competitive advantage in today’s digital landscape. Prepare to understand the full potential of Blockchain and the innovation opportunities it offers for the future of business and society.

Assessment and certification

At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.

At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.

Course plan

Part 1 | Blockchain Fundamentals
Module 1: Understanding Blockchain
Module 2: Cryptography and Consensus

Part 2 | Blockchain Applications in Industry and Business
Module 3: Blockchain in Industry and Supply Chains
Module 4: Blockchain in Finance and Business

Part 3 | Blockchain in Service Delivery and Customer Relations
Module 5: Blockchain in Data Personalisation and Security
Module 6: Blockchain Challenges and Regulation

Part 4 | Future Trends of Blockchain in Industry and Business
Module 7: Blockchain Innovations and Evolution

Organizations

Academia Portugal Digital (Portugal Digital Academy)

License

License for the course content

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives

You are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format

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  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • NoDerivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
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