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Intro to Blockchain Technology Basics

Learn about what blockchain is, how it's different from Cryptocurrency and what companies are using blockchains for.

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Description

Blockchain creates a shared system of record among business network members, eliminating the need to reconcile disparate ledgers. Blockchain is disruptive technology and if your in a business such as finance, insurance, logistics and IT you need to learn blockchain.

This course was designed to help give a broad overview for aspiring blockchain professionals before they move on to move complex blockchain subjects such as implementations, Proof of concepts, Ethereum programming,etc

The course covers the following areas:

  • What is Blockchain?
  • What is a Cryptocurrency?
  • What is the difference between Blockchain and Bitcoin?
  • What is Ethereum?
  • What is Metamask
  • What is a Blockchain Explorer
  • What is a Smart Contract?
  • What is a Blockchain as a Service(BaaS)?
  • What is Bitcoin/Litecoin wallet?
  • Additional demos and whiteboard sessions

This course includes

  • 3.5 hours on-demand video
  • 29 lectures
  • 1 downloadable resource
  • demos and whiteboard examples
  • Accredible Certificate of Completion


Who is This Course For?

  • Professionals who want to understand how Blockchain influencing industries they are in.
  • Anyone wanting a quick foundation into blockchain technology.
  • Any students in college who want to start a career in Blockchain
  • People who want to learn more about how blockchains are impacting the world through real world applications examples

What you'll learn

✓ What is Cryptocurrency and what are the differences between blockchains

✓ What is Ethereum and how is it different than Bitcoin

✓ Career Outlook for blockchain experts

✓ Get a deep understanding of how Blockchain as a technology works

✓ What is Cryptographic Hash Function

✓ What are the Cryptographic Hash Functions in Blockchain

✓ What is a Blockchain and how you can apply it to the real world

✓ What are some basic use cases for blockchains in business and the government

✓ What is Litecoin and how can recieve Litecoin funds via a wallet

✓ Identify real Industry Applications and learn how Blockchain affecting real world right now.

✓ What is Smart Contract and How it is implemented in business

✓ Compare and Contrast the architectures of Hyperledger, Corda and Ethereum Platforms

Requirements

  • This course is a basic introduction with minimal requirements as follows
  • Must have access to a computer with a browser to go to suggested links
  • Read reference requirements provided by instructor to solidify learning
  • Some basic IT networking experience not needed but would be helpful to advance in learning
  • Have a passion to learn about the most disruptive technology right now on the market

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