Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
offered by MIT University

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Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
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MIT University
Overview

Delve into the fundamental concepts, architecture, and components of blockchain, gaining insights into its historical evolution and disruptive potential

Duration	8 weeks
Total fee	₹2.41 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
Schedule type	Self paced
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
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MIT University
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course
Learn from industry experts

Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
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MIT University
Course details

Who should do this course?

For CTOs, CInOs, and leaders
For Technical professionals
For CEOs, entrepreneurs and functional managers

What are the course deliverables?

Understand the historical, technological, and commercial reasons that have led to the birth of blockchain
Analyze the impact of blockchain in all industries and, of course, in your own business environment
Master the fundamentals of blockchain technology, including distributed ledgers, blockchains, encryption, PKIs, hashing, and consensus mechanisms: proof-of-work (pow) and proof-of-stake (pos)
Learn about the blockchain Ethereum network and its potential applications
Become familiar with the growing range of blockchain applications including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, and digital signatures
Learn about cryptocurrencies, their strengths and weaknesses in the digital era, and how they will revolutionize e-commerce, finance and even legislation in many countries
Become aware of the shortcomings of previous web platforms with respect to accessibility, monopolies, privacy, censorship, transparency and integrity, and how blockchain promises to solve these problems

More about this course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of blockchain, its underlying principles, and its potential to reshape various sectors
This course is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and students interested in understanding the disruptive potential of blockchain technology across various industries

Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
at
MIT University
Curriculum

You will understand the historical, technological, and commercial reasons that have led to the birth of blockchain

You will analyze the impact of blockchain in all industries and, of course, in your own business environment

You will master the fundamentals of blockchain technology,including distributed ledgers, block chains, encryption, PKIs, hashing and consensus mechanisms: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS)

You will learn blockchain ethereum network and its potential applications

You will become fimiliar range of blockchain applications, including bitcoin and other crypto currencies, smart contracts, and digital signatures

You will learn about cryptocurrencies,their strengths and weaknesses in the digital era, and how they will revolutionize e-commerce, finance and even legislation in many countries

You will become aware of the shortcomings of previous web platforms with respect to accessibility, monopolies, privacy, censorship, transparency and integrity, and how blockchain promises to solve these problems

You will become the driving force behind blockchain technology in your organization

Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
at
MIT University
Faculty details

John R. Williams

John R. Williams is a Professor of Information Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. His area of specialty is large scale computer analysis applied to both physical systems and to information.

Abel Sanchez

Dr. Abel Sanchez holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His areas of expertise include the Internet of Things (IOT), radio-frequency identification (RFID), simulation, engineering complex software systems, and cyber-physical security.