Designing Blockchain Solutions

- RMIT Online
Awarded by
- Short Course
Qualification
- Online
Study Mode
- $1,400 GST
Course Cost
- 6 weeks
Duration
- Upfront payment
Payment Option
- 6 weeks
Duration
- 8th - October- 2018
Start Date
- Online
Location
Course Overview
Australia is currently facing a blockchain skills shortage. Distributed ledgers are the most revolutionary and disruptive technology to arrive in decades, but there are very few people who can actually design blockchain business solutions. We call that an opportunity.
“From financial services and oil and gas, to mining and government, the potential is huge and we are already seeing the real world applications for blockchain across many industries. However, to move the technology forward and get to the next stage, we need the talent.” John Harris, Managing Director of Financial Services Technology Consulting, Accenture.
Designing Blockchain Solutions by RMIT Online is an industry-approved short course, developed in partnership with Accenture and Stone & Chalk. You’ll real-world world case studies and evaluate platforms including – Ethereum, Sawtooth, Fabric and Composer – to deliver your own blockchain design solution.
What You'll Learn
In this Designing Blockchain Solutions course, the subjects you may study include:
Blockchain best practice
Current landscape for blockchain and DLT and integration with existing tech
End-to-end project process
Solution design
Reference architecture and functional requirements
Discover the blockchain tech stack: core building blocks, cryptography, nodes and transactions
Blockchain components
Smart contracts
Network types – public, private and consortium
Consensus mechanisms
On-chain and off-chain governance
Platform deep-dive
Deep dive into key platforms including Hyperledger (Sawtooth, Fabric) and Ethereum
Making the decision
Platform evaluation framework
Vendor assessment framework
Project reflection with peers
Tap into industry experts
Future exploration on emerging trends
Why Study With RMIT Online
Recognised as being at the forefront of technology, design and enterprise, RMIT Online creates their courses together with experts in the field and are based on the latest industry trends.
Ranked as one of the top Australian universities, RMIT Online is all about offering a practical learning experience to help set graduates apart. Study a short course online and enjoy the same world-class education that’ll help excel your career.
From academic writing and study skills workshops to dedicated study advisors available to help you build your academic skills – RMIT Online is dedicated to offering their students the best tools and support services to help them get the best learning experience possible.
Where Will It Lead Me?
Upon successful completion of this Designing Blockchain Solutions course from RMIT Online you will learn to:
- Approach a blockchain design challenge
- Analyse real-world blockchain case studies
- Evaluate platforms including Ethereum, Sawtooth, Fabric and Composer
- Understand the implementation of smart contracts and how to manage them
- Complete an end-to-end blockchain design projects
How Much Will It Cost?
We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Amex), or you can pay with your existing PayPal account.
What You'll Need To Get In
There are no prerequisites for this course.