This specialization focuses on demystifying the blockchain technology by helping you understand the foundational constructs, benefits and opportunities of blockchain technology. You will be prepared to weigh the risks and challenges as you consider implementing this technology within your organization.
Introduction to Blockchain Specialization
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Introduction to Blockchain Specialization
Learn the power of blockchain and cryptoassets. Understand the foundational constructs, benefits and opportunities of blockchain technology.
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4.7
(265 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Identify the core components of blockchain technology.
Understand the fundamentals of money/currency and its evolution from pre-cryptocurrency to digital/crypto-assets.
Identify the security attributes of the various wallet types.
Recall the importance of cryptocurrency security for accounting and finance professionals.
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Skills you'll gain
- Key Management
- Cryptography
- Cybersecurity
- Payment Systems
- Business
- Digital Assets
- Risk Management
- Market Data
- Authentications
- Financial Market
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Emerging Technologies
- Securities (Finance)
- Blockchain
- Security Awareness
- Security Controls
- Legal Technology
- FinTech
- Financial Regulations
- Asset Management
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Taught in English
11 practice exercises
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- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Blockchain
Category: Cryptography
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Digital Assets
Category: Distributed Computing
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Data Storage
Category: Key Management
Category: Ledgers (Accounting)
Category: Emerging Technologies
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Blockchain
Category: Payment Systems
Category: Technology Solutions
Category: FinTech
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Legal Technology
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Technical Services
Category: Digital Assets
Category: Cryptography
Category: Accounting and Finance Software
Category: Supply Chain Management
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Digital Assets
Category: Asset Management
Category: Authentications
Category: Blockchain
Category: Securities (Finance)
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Payment Systems
Category: Market Data
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Financial Regulations
Category: Key Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Security Controls
Category: Financial Market
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
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Frequently asked questions
It takes approximately 15.5 hours to complete the three courses in this specialization.
This course is designed for individuals who have no prior knowledge of blockchain. Since the course is designed for working professionals, there is an expectation that learners have some familiarity with essential business functions.
Yes, the courses in this Specialization are designed to be completed in the following order:
Introduction to Blockchain: Evolution and Technology Concepts
Introduction to Blockchain: Benefits, Values and Opportunities
Introduction to Blockchain: Using and Securing Cryptocurrencies
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