Gain a fundamental understanding of blockchain technology and its components. Learn how such applications as cryptofinance makes use of the blockchain for decentralized, peer-to-peer transaction processing. Apply your knowledge of blockchain technology to enhance your trust and confidence in cryptocurrency trading and other situations where the blockchain is used.
Blockchain Specialization
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(175 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
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Specialization - 4 course series
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Category: Blockchain
Category: Digital Assets
Category: Distributed Computing
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Cryptography
Category: Payment Systems
Category: FinTech
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Computer Systems
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Peer Review
Category: Software Systems
Category: Transaction Processing
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Blockchain
Category: Authentications
Category: Cryptography
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Encryption
Category: Data Security
Category: Distributed Computing
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: FinTech
Category: Emerging Technologies
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Blockchain
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Network Security
Category: Encryption
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Cryptography
Category: FinTech
Category: Data Structures
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Blockchain
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Data Validation
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Version Control
Category: Distributed Computing
Category: Data Integrity
Category: FinTech
Category: Real Estate
Category: Supply Chain Systems
Category: Cryptography
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16 weeks
A general knowledge of computers and the Internet is helpful but not critical.
Yes — each course builds upon the previous one.
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