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How to Get Into Blockchain

How to Get Into Blockchain

Instructors: Evangelos Pournaras

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe blockchain concepts and principles, articulating their key functionalities.
Explain current applications of blockchain, relating its practical usage in different domains.
Evaluate diverse blockchain technologies, considering advantages, disadvantages, and associated social, legal, and ethical considerations.
Identify essential skills and differentiate career trajectories in blockchain, constructing a career development plan.

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Blockchain technologies, the driving force behind cryptocurrencies, have the potential to revolutionise the exchange of value, ownership and transactions by providing trust, security and transparency.

The blockchain industry is booming and it's projected to grow so if you are looking for a lucrative career path, then a specialisation in blockchain technologies is one of the best tech career moves. This online course teaches you how to navigate the fascinating world of blockchain technologies. You will understand what blockchain is and how it works. You'll also learn about the transformative impact of blockchain on the banking sector and urban landscapes, offering trust, security, and transparency. Discover the diverse career opportunities, from blockchain developer to legal expert, and gain insights into the skills you need for a successful journey in this dynamic field. Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!

Are you ready to unlock the power of blockchain? In Week 1, you will learn the essentials of blockchain, what it is, how it works and what it is used for.

What's included

4 videos9 readings2 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts

4 videos Total 14 minutes

Welcome to the course 1 minute
Demystifying blockchain 2 minutes
Blockchain in action 5 minutes
Overview of blockchain use cases and applications 5 minutes

9 readings Total 70 minutes

Getting started 10 minutes
Lesson 1: Overview 5 minutes
Introduction to blockchain 10 minutes
How blockchains work 10 minutes
Lesson 1: Summary 5 minutes
Lesson 2: Overview 5 minutes
Blockchain applications 10 minutes
Your turn: Teach someone about blockchain 10 minutes
Lesson 2: Summary 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Check your understanding of blockchain. 15 minutes
Optional: Hashes in blockchain 15 minutes

1 peer review Total 60 minutes

Create your blockchain infographic 60 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 40 minutes

Introduce yourself 10 minutes
Reflection and discussion on how blockchain works 20 minutes
How could blockchain shape society? 10 minutes

How do blockchain technologies impact our society, and what skills are needed to navigate a career path in this field? This week explores the intersection of blockchain technologies with social, legal, and ethical considerations. This week also provides insights into the essential skills you will need and the career trajectories associated with this rapidly evolving domain.

What's included

2 videos13 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts

2 videos Total 11 minutes

Blockchain and society 5 minutes
Career trajectories in blockchain technologies 6 minutes

13 readings Total 110 minutes

Lesson 3: Overview 10 minutes
Blockchain technologies: Consensus, access, and smart contracts 10 minutes
Lesson 3: Summary 10 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview 10 minutes
What is Artificial Intelligence? 10 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary 10 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview 5 minutes
What technical skills do you need to work with blockchain? 10 minutes
How do you acquire the technical skills needed? 10 minutes
What transferable skills do you need to work with blockchain? 10 minutes
Lesson 4: Summary 5 minutes
Course summary 5 minutes
Next steps 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 64 minutes

Test your knowledge of blockchain technologies 12 minutes
Check your understanding: Blockchain and society 10 minutes
Assess your blockchain career skills 12 minutes
Test your learning and gain your certificate 30 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 25 minutes

Can blockchain be used ethically? 10 minutes
What do you need to develop for a career in blockchain? 15 minutes

Instructors

Evangelos Pournaras

University of Leeds

1 Course 914 learners

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This course is part of Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start is offering a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK.

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