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.
Overview of blockchain use cases and applications•5 Minuten
9 Lektüren•Insgesamt 70 Minuten
Getting started•10 Minuten
Lesson 1: Overview•5 Minuten
Introduction to blockchain•10 Minuten
How blockchains work•10 Minuten
Lesson 1: Summary•5 Minuten
Lesson 2: Overview•5 Minuten
Blockchain applications•10 Minuten
Your turn: Teach someone about blockchain•10 Minuten
Lesson 2: Summary•5 Minuten
2 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Check your understanding of blockchain.•15 Minuten
Optional: Hashes in blockchain•15 Minuten
1 peer review•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Create your blockchain infographic•60 Minuten
3 Diskussionsthemen•Insgesamt 40 Minuten
Introduce yourself•10 Minuten
Reflection and discussion on how blockchain works•20 Minuten
How could blockchain shape society?•10 Minuten
Week 2. Blockchain in society and career trajectories
Modul 2•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
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.
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2 Videos13 Lektüren4 Aufgaben2 Diskussionsthemen
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2 Videos•Insgesamt 11 Minuten
Blockchain and society•5 Minuten
Career trajectories in blockchain technologies•6 Minuten
13 Lektüren•Insgesamt 110 Minuten
Lesson 3: Overview•10 Minuten
Blockchain technologies: Consensus, access, and smart contracts•10 Minuten
Lesson 3: Summary•10 Minuten
Lesson 4: Overview•10 Minuten
What is Artificial Intelligence?•10 Minuten
Lesson 4: Summary•10 Minuten
Lesson 4: Overview•5 Minuten
What technical skills do you need to work with blockchain? •10 Minuten
How do you acquire the technical skills needed?•10 Minuten
What transferable skills do you need to work with blockchain?•10 Minuten
Lesson 4: Summary•5 Minuten
Course summary•5 Minuten
Next steps•5 Minuten
4 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 64 Minuten
Test your learning and gain your certificate•30 Minuten
Test your knowledge of blockchain technologies•12 Minuten
Check your understanding: Blockchain and society•10 Minuten
Assess your blockchain career skills •12 Minuten
2 Diskussionsthemen•Insgesamt 25 Minuten
Can blockchain be used ethically?•10 Minuten
What do you need to develop for a career in blockchain?•15 Minuten
Established in 1904, the University of Leeds is ranked in the top 10 universities in the UK, globally renowned for its excellence in teaching and quality of research. Our academic expertise and the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact worldwide.
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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Is financial aid available?
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