Blockchain for Finance
Blockchain for Finance
Cryptocurrency and blockchain represent major disruptors to the financial services industry.
The Blockchain for Finance course explores the blockchain’s impact, capabilities, solutions, and ongoing innovations delivered by cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies. This course will enable you to understand the basics of digital currencies, such as Bitcoin and blockchain technology. The course’s primary focus is the financial sector, use cases, and technology adoption. Understanding blockchain-enabled finance provides insights on new ways to transact, gain efficiency, and deploy solutions within the current financial sector rules.
Questions We’ll Explore
- Who created bitcoin and why?
- What blockchains focus on the financial sector?
- How many transactions per second can existing blockchains compute?
- Will blockchain technology further transform finance?
- What might compliance and regulation look like as blockchain technology evolves?
Courses in this Certificate Program
- 15 Total Hours
- OnDemand: 10 Hours
- LIVE Instructor: 5 Hours
- Tuition: $395
Courses in this Program | Hours | Delivery Method |
---|---|---|
Student Orientation | 1 Hour | Live Online Instructor Led |
Blockchain for Finance | 10 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Live Instructor AMA - Weekly | 5 Hours | Live Online Instructor Led |
Upcoming LIVE Instruction Dates
Instructor AMA Friday November 15 2024
Friday | 1 Hour | 2:00-3:00 PM EST (11:00 AM PT, 6:00 PM GMT) Attend LIVE to learn directly from...
November 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInstructor AMA Friday December 6 2024
Friday | 1 Hour | 2:00-3:00 PM EST (11:00 AM PT, 6:00 PM GMT) Attend LIVE to learn directly from...
December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInstructor AMA Friday December 20 2024
Friday | 1 Hour | 2:00-3:00 PM EST (11:00 AM PT, 6:00 PM GMT) Attend LIVE to learn directly from...
December 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this intensive program, participants will be able to:
Analyze real-life use cases in Finance (FinTech)
Construct a strategy to make use of blockchain within the Financial sector;
Comprehend blockchain fundamentals;
Explain smart contracts and consensus protocols;
Compare public vs. private chains required for different blockchain solutions;
Learn about various blockchain platforms – Open Source and Commercial
Certificate of Completion
Eligible for BCA Exam
- Blockchain Finance Microcredential
- Exam Fee is included in the tuition
Prerequisites
No prior blockchain or computer programming experience required.
Blockchain Foundations is recommended, but not required.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in learning more about cryptocurrency.
Sample Course Content
Module 1: Blockchain Introduction
- M1-L1: The Origins of Blockchain
Module 2: Blockchain Overview
- M2-L1: Public vs. Hybrid vs. Private
- M2-L2: Blockchain Properties
- M2-L3: Blockchain Security
Module 3: Opportunities
- M3-L1: Opportunities in the Financial Services Sector
M3-L2: Disruption & Disintermediation
Module 4: Exchanges and Central Banks
- M4-L1: Exchanges & Central Banks
Module 5: Regulation
- M5-L1: Blockchain Regulation
- M5-L2: Compliance & Legal Issues
Module 6: Prepare for what’s next
- M6-L1: Preparing Your Firm for Blockchain
Program Info
- Dates: Rolling Enrollment
- Location: OnDemand & Instructor Led Online AMA
- Tuition: $395
- Tuition Assistance
- 15 Total Hours
Additional Information
- Guest Lectures & Networking
- Student Orientation
- Weekly LIVE Instructor AMAs
Exam Voucher Included
- Blockchain for Finance Microcredential
- Issuing Body: Blockchain Certification Association (BCA)
- 30 Questions
- Pass Rate 75% – two exam attempts