Course Overview
NTUC LearningHub Course Code: NICF035
TPGateway Code: TGS-2018505015 (VLC)
This course covers a general overview of how Blockchain technology can be used and provides answers to the following:
- What exactly is Blockchain?
- How does Blockchain Technology work?
- Why should your organisation’s business consider this?
- Where and for what apps is it appropriate?
- Who is using it and for what?
- How do I Implement this?
- What is the future for Blockchain?
Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how blockchain came about and its development over the last few years
- Understand the basic concepts and core principles of blockchain technology
- Learn the benefits of Blockchain and its use cases
- Gain an understanding of the adoption and implementation of Blockchain
Pre-requisites
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Basic computer literacy, including navigating a personal computer and internet skills
- Managing files and creating folders
Hardware & Software
This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform. Participants must own a zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. This can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download
| System Requirement |
| Must Have:
Please ensure that your computer or laptop meets the following requirements.
Good to Have:
Not Recommended: Using tablets is not recommended due to their smaller screen size, which could cause eye strain and discomfort over the course of the program's duration. |
Course Outline
What is Blockchain?
- Technology Overview
- History of Blockchain
- Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) & Blockchain
Non-Technical Technology Overview
- Public Ledgers
- Key Concepts such as on Cryptography, Hashes, Distributed & Peer to Peer Technologies
- Digital Tokens
- Smart Contracts
- Bitcoin Mining
- Security concepts such as Authorisation & Authentication
Benefits of Blockchain
- Value of Blockchain
- Value of Smart Contracts
- Role & Value of Digital Tokens
- Common misconceptions about Blockchain and Limitations
Blockchain Use Cases
- When is it appropriate or not appropriate to use Blockchain?
- Digital Wallets & Payment Systems
- Money Transfers, Transaction Tracking & Management
- Record Keeping and Asset Management
- Financial Settlements, Securities Transactions and Contracts
Blockchain Industry Adoption
- Who is using it and for what?
- Financial Services such as for Banking, Insurance, Securities & Trading Industry
- Legal, Healthcare, Real Estate, Education, Supply Chain Industry
- Governments
Blockchain Implementation
- How do I get started?
- Requirements Definition & Business Use Case
- Proof of Concept Development
- Tools & Technology Infrastructure
- Deployment Strategy
- What does it cost to use this technology?
Future of Blockchain
- What is its future?
- Industry Outlook
Certificate Obtained and Conferred by
Candidate who successfully completed the course with
- 75% attendance
- Participants will be awarded the NICF Statement of Attainments (SOAs) upon passing the assessment.
Categories
More Information
- NTUC LearningHub
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