Blockchain Foundation Program

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Blockchain Foundation Program aims to provide a well-rounded understanding of blockchain basics. Explaining the key components, the program offers a foundational understanding of how blockchain works and how different industries use blockchain. The course distinct concepts like decentralization, peer-to-peer networking, smart contract automation, etc. It acts as a one-stop blockchain dictionary briefing blockchain principles and additional resources to reference.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The Blockchain Foundation Program is open for anyone who is new to the technology and anticipates a better understanding of blockchain technology. The course is open for students, graduates, marketers, business analysts, no matter the background. The course befits both newbies and veterans anticipating to learn blockchain trends.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?

What blockchain is?
Why blockchain is considered so innovative?
Introduction to distributed ledgers, cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Principal features of blockchain technology.
Introduction to different consensus algorithms.
Ethereum and Smart Contracts.
Hyperledger Projects, Tools and Hyperledger Fabric.
Different types of blockchain implementations.
Blockchain technology application aside from cryptocurrencies.

Course Features

Lectures 58
Quizzes 4
Duration Lifetime access
Skill level Beginner
Students 5588
Certificate Yes
Assessments Yes

About the Program 3
- Lecture1.1
  
  Welcome
- Lecture1.2
  
  About KBA
- Lecture1.3
  
  General Guidelines
Introduction to Blockchain and its applications 9
- Lecture2.1
  
  Misconceptions
- Lecture2.2
  
  What is Blockchain ?
- Lecture2.3
  
  How the name Blockchain?
- Lecture2.4
  
  Blockchain Characteristics
- Lecture2.5
  
  What Makes Up a Blockchain?
- Lecture2.6
  
  Working of Blockchain
- Lecture2.7
  
  Types of Blockchain
- Lecture2.8
  
  Industries using Blockchain
- Lecture2.9
  
  History and Evolution of Blockchain
Blockchain Story 6
- Lecture3.1
  
  Blockchain Now
- Lecture3.2
  
  The Story About Currency
- Lecture3.3
  
  Decentralization: When and Why
- Lecture3.4
  
  Distributed Ledger Technology & Blockchain
- Lecture3.5
  
  Blockchain Features
- Lecture3.6
  
  Interested to learn more about Blockchains?
Assessment 1 1
- Quiz4.1
  
  Quiz 1
  8 questions
Transaction Flow 2
- Lecture5.1
  
  Transaction Flow – Traditional systems
- Lecture5.2
  
  Transaction Flow – Blockchain networks
Bitcoin 8
- Lecture6.1
  
  What is Bitcoin?
- Lecture6.2
  
  Bitcoin/bitcoin/Blockchain- Get It Right
- Lecture6.3
  
  How is bitcoin different from fiat currency?
- Lecture6.4
  
  How do people acquire bitcoin?
- Lecture6.5
  
  Components of Bitcoin Network
- Lecture6.6
  
  Working of Bitcoin Network
- Lecture6.7
  
  UTXO
- Lecture6.8
  
  Blockchain Consensus
Proof of Work 4
- Lecture7.1
  
  Proof of Work
- Lecture7.2
  
  Cryptographic Puzzle
- Lecture7.3
  
  The Difficulty Level and Mining
- Lecture7.4
  
  Fork Resolution
Some other consensus methods 2
- Lecture8.1
  
  Proof of Stake
- Lecture8.2
  
  Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Assessment 2 1
- Quiz9.1
  
  Quiz 2
  10 questions
Introduction to Ethereum 4
- Lecture10.1
  
  Bitcoin Limitations
- Lecture10.2
  
  Ethereum: The World Computer
- Lecture10.3
  
  Ethereum Evolution Roadmap
- Lecture10.4
  
  Philosophy of Ethereum
Decentralized Applications 4
- Lecture11.1
  
  Decentralized Applications
- Lecture11.2
  
  Smart Contracts
- Lecture11.3
  
  Smart contracts – A use case
- Lecture11.4
  
  Interested to learn more about Ethereum?
Introduction to Hyperledger Foundation 4
- Lecture12.1
  
  Need for Permissioned Blockchains
- Lecture12.2
  
  Linux Foundation
- Lecture12.3
  
  Hyperledger Foundation
- Lecture12.4
  
  Hyperledger Projects
Hyperledger Fabric 4
- Lecture13.1
  
  Hyperledger Fabric
- Lecture13.2
  
  Why Hyperledger Fabric?
- Lecture13.3
  
  Smart Contracts in Fabric
- Lecture13.4
  
  Interested to learn more about Hyperledger Fabric?
Assessment 3 1
- Quiz14.1
  
  Quiz 3
  8 questions
Current Implementations and Future with blockchain 6
- Lecture15.1
  
  Current Trends
- Lecture15.2
  
  Blockchain in Banking
- Lecture15.3
  
  Blockchain in Supplychain
- Lecture15.4
  
  Blockchain in Healthcare
- Lecture15.5
  
  Blockchain in Government Sector
- Lecture15.6
  
  Challenges of Blockchain
Final Assessment 1
- Quiz16.1
  
  Final Quiz
  15 questions
Thank You 2
- Lecture17.1
  
  Share your valuable feedback
- Lecture17.2
  
  What’s Next??

Is this course free?

Yes, this course is free.

Are there any prerequisites to join this program?

There are no prerequisites to joining this program. The course is open for students, graduates, business professionals, who want to get a taste of blockchain and its future predictions.

What are the eligibility criteria for certification?

The candidates have to complete all the contents in this course to get certified.

Who will be issuing the certificate?

Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) will issue the certificate that is co-stamped by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC).

I have completed the course. How will I get my certificate?

To complete the course, you need to click the 'complete' button at the end of each lesson. Once you complete all the contents a 'Finish Course' button will be visible. On clicking this button you will get your certificate.

How long will I have access to this content?

You will have access to this course as long as this is available on this platform. However, if you got certified, you won't be able to attempt the quizzes.

I can't attempt the quizzes anymore.

The quizzes will be disabled once you get your certificate. There is a limit of three attempts for each quiz, if you have completed these attempts the quiz will be disabled.

I failed in some quizzes. Will I get certified?

Yes. The quizzes in the course are meant to ensure that you understand the concepts clearly. The results are not considered for certification. However, we highly recommend you complete the quizzes.