The CREO Blockchain Fundamentals Course introduces learners to the core concepts, structures, and applications of blockchain technology. The course provides a practical overview of how blockchain functions, why it is considered a transformative technology, and where it is being applied across industries. Key topics include distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and real-world blockchain use cases in financial services, data management, and digital agreements.
The course emphasizes clarity and application rather than technical depth, enabling participants to build a solid conceptual foundation and understand blockchain’s relevance for business, policy, and innovation contexts. Through examples and applied discussions, learners explore how blockchain solutions address challenges related to trust, transparency, and efficiency across different sectors.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles and components of blockchain technology
- Describe how blockchain is used in financial infrastructure, data storage, and digital agreements
- Identify key blockchain use cases across different sectors
- Differentiate between major blockchain models and applications
- Assess the potential benefits and limitations of blockchain solutions in real-world contexts
Prerequisites:
- No prior technical or blockchain experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners, professionals, and decision-makers seeking a foundational understanding of blockchain and its practical applications.
This module introduces learners to the core concepts that underpin blockchain technology. It covers the evolution of blockchain, the mechanics that ensure trust and transparency, and the consensus mechanisms enabling decentralised verification. Through interactive games and simplified explanations, learners develop a foundational understanding of how blockchains work, their benefits and limitations, and the challenges associated with scaling.
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1 vidéo•Total 9 minutes
Blockchain and friction reduction•9 minutes
9 plugins•Total 135 minutes
Problem of trust•15 minutes
Blockchain principles•15 minutes
Game: blockchain definition•15 minutes
Blockchain notions•15 minutes
Blockchain history•15 minutes
Consensus mechanisms•15 minutes
Game: hard fork vs soft fork•15 minutes
Blockchain benefits and limitations•15 minutes
Game: blockchain scaling•15 minutes
Digital Assets
Module 2•3 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module explores the fast-growing world of digital assets—from cryptocurrencies to stablecoins, tokenized assets, and CBDCs. Learners will understand digital asset types, storage methods, risks, and use cases across financial and non-financial sectors. Interactive games and scenario-based activities deepen practical comprehension of digital wallets, transactions, mining, and market dynamics.
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6 vidéos•Total 30 minutes
Tokenization of assets•2 minutes
Cryptocurrency limitations•4 minutes
Bitcoin: currency or asset?•5 minutes
Due diligence for altcoins•6 minutes
Stablecoins: types and risks•6 minutes
CBDCs impact•7 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
Community prompt: Bitcoin halving•10 minutes
10 plugins•Total 150 minutes
Digital assets and tokenization•15 minutes
Game: digital assets challenge•15 minutes
Cryptocurrency: types and use cases•15 minutes
Transactions: private and public keys•15 minutes
Hot and cold wallets•15 minutes
Fiat-crypto exchange, on- and off-ramping•15 minutes
Bitcoin and its use cases•15 minutes
Mining and storage•15 minutes
Altcoins and stablecoins•15 minutes
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)•15 minutes
Blockchain Applications
Module 3•3 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module examines how blockchain technology is applied across diverse industries. From finance and healthcare to art, real estate, and agriculture, learners will explore practical use cases and assess blockchain’s transformative potential. The module differentiates between permissioned and permissionless blockchains and highlights cross-sector innovations, challenges, and future directions.
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2 vidéos•Total 12 minutes
Blockchain uses in non-financial sectors•6 minutes
Blockchain in healthcare•6 minutes
2 sujets de discussion•Total 20 minutes
Community prompt: blockchain in real estate•10 minutes
Community prompt: unexplored blockchain use cases•10 minutes
11 plugins•Total 165 minutes
Impact on traditional financial systems•15 minutes
Game: permissioned vs permissionless blockchain•15 minutes
Altcoin applications and use cases•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in FinTech•15 minutes
Blockchain in fraud detection and prevention•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in healthcare•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in real estate•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in agriculture•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in art•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in Web 3.0•15 minutes
Blockchain applications in AR and VR•15 minutes
Decentralized Applications
Module 4•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
Focusing on decentralised applications, this module dives into smart contracts, Ethereum-based ecosystems, and NFT protocols. Learners will understand how dApps function, why they reduce friction, and what differentiates them from traditional applications. Through real case studies and interactive simulations, learners analyse the mechanics, risks, and opportunities of decentralised systems.
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2 vidéos•Total 12 minutes
Smart contracts and friction reduction•3 minutes
NFTs as digital fingerprints and ERC protocols•10 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
Community prompt: NFT use cases•10 minutes
4 plugins•Total 60 minutes
Smart contracts•15 minutes
Game: smart contract execution•15 minutes
Decentralized applications (dApps)•15 minutes
NFTs and their use cases•15 minutes
Blockchain Glossary
Module 5•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
This module serves as a consolidated reference point that reinforces key terminology, concepts, and frameworks covered throughout the course. Learners gain clarity on essential blockchain vocabulary while engaging in forward-looking discussions on emerging trends, ethical considerations, and the future of decentralised technologies.
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1 lecture•Total 10 minutes
Glossary•10 minutes
1 devoir•Total 15 minutes
Final Course Assignment•15 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
Community prompt: the future of blockchain•10 minutes
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