Blockchain: An Overview for Business Professionals
A clear, non-technical day on what blockchain is and where it makes business sense.
About this course
A clear, non-technical day on what blockchain is and where it makes business sense. You will cover its history and link to cryptocurrencies, the cryptography and public ledgers behind it, myths versus real benefits, smart contracts, payment and transfer use cases, adoption in banking and financial services, and how to move from requirements and a business use case to a proof of concept.
What you'll learn
- To answer these questions:
- 1. What is Blockchain? (What exactly is it?)
- 2. Non-Technical Technology Overview (How does it work?)
- 3. Benefits of Blockchain (Why should anyone consider this?)
- 4. Use Cases (Where and for what apps is it appropriate?)
- 5. Adoption (Who is using it and for what?)
- 6. Implementation (How do I get started?)
- 7. Future of Blockchain (What is its future?)
Curriculum
- Technology Overview
- History of Blockchain
- Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) & Blockchain
- Cryptography for Executives
- Key Concepts
- Public Ledgers
- Hashes, Block Hashes
- Distributed & Peer to Peer Technologies
- Digital Tokens
- Smart Contracts
- Bitcoin Mining
- Authorization & Authentication
- Security
- Benefits of Blockchain - Myths & Facts
- Value of Blockchain
- Value of Smart Contracts
- Role & Value of Digital Tokens
- Common misconceptions about Blockchain
- Limitations
- When is it appropriate or not appropriate to use Blockchain
- Digital Wallets & Payment Systems
- Money Transfers
- Transaction Tracking & Management
- Record Keeping
- Asset Management
- Financial Settlements
- Securities Transactions
- Contracts
- Who is using it and for what?
- Financial Services Industry
- Banking Industry
- Securities & Trading Industry
- Real Estate Industry
- Education
- Technology Industry
- Legal Industry
- Insurance
- Healthcare
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Governments
- How do I get started?
- Requirements Definition & Business Use Case
- Proof of Concept Development
- Tools & Technology Infrastructure
- Deployment Strategy
- Costs What does it cost to use this technology?
- What is its future?
- Industry by Industry Outlook
Who it's for
Managers, executives and business professionals evaluating blockchain for their organisation.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
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