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The Blockchain Foundations course is an introduction to the world of bitcoin, blockchain and distributed ledgers. The purpose of the 15-hour course is to provide students with a solid foundation to gain a deeper understanding of this budding disruptive technology, and learn how it will affect their business areas, career paths and entrepreneurial aspirations.
Topics include origin of blockchain; blockchain basics; blockchain security; blockchain apps; cryptography; crypto wallets; smart contracts; government regulation; current state of blockchain; and future state of blockchain.
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of blockchain technology through group discussions and a final comprehensive assessment.
Individuals who want to learn the basics of blockchain coding for use in any applicable field.
Students in this class are expected to:
Handouts, Blockchain White Papers and Case Studies (Trade Finance, Land Registry, Asset Tracking, and more)
100% attendance, 50% participation and 50% on a final comprehensive assessment/open book or open notes.
An overall grade of 70% is required in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Students are expected to attend all classes, to be on time and are not allowed to leave early.
Bryant Nielson, bryant.nielson@theblockchainacademy.com
Office Hours: 30 minutes before and 15 minutes after class
CEUs: 1.5
Start Date | End Date | CN | Dept | Title | Mtgs | Days | Hours | Fee | Location | Instructor |
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Spring 2019 | ||||||||||
02/23/2019 | 02/24/2019 | 23922 | BPX 996 | Blockchain | 2 | Sa/Su | 09:00 - 15:00 | EE 1210 | $1,500 | B Nielson |
Summer 2019 | ||||||||||
06/08/2019 | 06/09/2019 | 31521 | NBQA 995 | Blockchain | 2 | Sa/Su | 09:00 - 15:00 | EE 1213 | $1,495 | B Nielson |