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A technology that means versatility, safety, and advancement
The recent popularity of blockchain technology is not without significance.
Regardless of geographic and economic barriers, blockchain has completely broken through all business activities and is already causing a profound impact that ensures the following: Blockchain is here to stay.
The 5th Generation of the Internet represents an increase in the possibilities of its applications. Blockchain connects decentralized systems in a format that is open source, versatile and unalterably secure without depending on third parties, so that everyone can participate directly in the exponential change that is taking place.
60%
60% of CIOs were about to integrate blockchain into their infrastructure by the end of 2020
Source: MVP
53%
53% of C-Suite professionals identified blockchain as a crucial part of their organizational infrastructure by 2020.
Source: Deloitte
77%
77% of executives agree that they will lose their competitive advantage if they do not adopt blockchain.
Source: Deloitte
An online course to understand the fundamentals and applications of Blockchain
This course provides professionals from various sectors with an insight into the fundamentals of blockchain and its practical applications. The objective is not only to understand how this technology works, but also to learn what its applications are in order to obtain the maximum benefit in the digital transformation projects that are developed.
Among those applications, you will be able to discover:
Encryption
Blockchains
Ethereum
Crypto currencies
Smart contracts
Digital signatures
The skills you will develop
1.
You will understand the historical,
technological, and commercial reasons that have led to the birth of blockchain.
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You will analyze the impact of blockchain
in all industries and, of course, in your own business environment.
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You will master the fundamentals of blockchain technology,
including distributed ledgers, block chains, encryption, PKIs, hashing and consensus mechanisms: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS).
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You will learn about the Blockchain Ethereum network
and its potential applications.
5.
You will become familiar with the growing range of blockchain applications,
including bitcoin and other crypto currencies, smart contracts, and digital signatures.
6.
You will learn about crypto currencies,
their strengths and weaknesses in the digital era, and how they will revolutionize e-commerce, finance and even legislation in many countries.
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You will become aware of the shortcomings
of previous web platforms with respect to accessibility, monopolies, privacy, censorship, transparency and integrity, and how blockchain promises to solve these problems.
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You will become the driving force
behind blockchain technology in your organization.
In addition, you will receive a Certificate of Completion
All participants who successfully complete the course will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion.
Students in the MIT Professional Education Digital Plus Blockchain: Disruptive Technology course will also receive 6.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU*).
In order to obtain the CEUs, it is a requirement to complete a form necessary for the accreditation of the CEUs. These CEUs are calculated, for each course, according to the number of learning hours.
* A CEU is a unit of credit equivalent to 10 hours of participation in an accredited course for professionals.
These are the Certificates obtained by our participants
We love to see our participants sharing the achievement of completing their Learning Journey with MIT Professional Education. Learn more about their experience through these posts.
Next to last module just finished, what an amazing content! Blockchain is so much more than cryptocurrencies. It’s a fantastic disruptive technology: smart contracts, consortium, decentralized authorities, etc. This course really provided me with tons of concrete examples, forums and we even created our own blockchain!
#MITProfessionalEducation #elearning #innovation #digitaltransformation #artificialintelligence #cybersecurity #blockchain #cloudcomputing
Finally BlockChain Certified from MIT, MIT Professional Education Blockchain: Disruptive Technology program has been highly satisfactory #blockchain #technology #education #mitprofessionaleducation . Thanks to my collegues Hari Sivarajan for letting me know about the program and Philip Hayden for motivating.
Finally thanks to Abel Sanchez for great sessions.
This course is aimed at
- CTOs, CInOs, AND LEADERS OF DEPARTMENTS OR TECHNOLOGICAL PROJECTS
that need to understand the new possibilities that Blockchain offers to digital transformation and advances in technical areas.
- TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS
who want to obtain a broader strategic vision on how Blockchain can transform their business operations.
- CEOs, ENTREPRENEURS AND FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS
in technical areas or sectors who want to create new business models and expand their current operations.
- ANY PROFESSIONAL
that wants to understand the benefits and opportunities that Blockchain offers for digital transformation in their organization.
Meet the instructors of this course
*Listed in alphabetical order
DR. ABEL SANCHEZ
Executive Director of the MIT Geospatial Data Center
“Join us on this journey to redefine the business world”
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Dr. Sanchez is the architect of the global network “The Internet of Things” and data analysis platforms for SAP, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Accenture, Shell, Exxon Mobil and Altria. In cyber security, he has developed cyber-attack impact analyses for the U.S. Department of Defense and a password firewall for the IARPA.
Dr. Abel Sanchez holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and teaches MIT courses in cyber security, engineering, blockchain and data science. He has been involved in developing educational software for Microsoft and establishing the Accenture Technology Academy. He has produced over 150 educational videos, has 10 years of experience with learning management systems and has made deployments in the Americas, Asia and Europe.
PROF. JOHN. R. WILLIAMS
Director of the MIT Geospatial Data Center
“Once you climb that first mountain of knowledge, you will be able to teach yourself many things”
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Professor John R. Williams’ research focuses on the development and application of computing algorithms in distributed cyberphysical systems. He was director of the Auto-ID Laboratory, where the Internet of Things was invented. He is considered, along with Bill Gates and Larry Ellison, one of the 50 most powerful people in “Computer Networks”.
He has authored and co-authored over 250 articles in journals and conferences. Professor Williams teaches courses on the basics of programming, modern software development, web system architecture, cloud and blockchain. In addition, he holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Oxford University, an M.Sc. in Physics from UCLA, and a Ph.D. from the University of Swansea.
Discover the experience of our participants
DAIMAN WILLDEN
Director at TecD Ltd
I have already been able to confidently speak with peers and look for blockchain specific work, which I know I could not do before I completed the course. A great experience I can safely say I would do again, hopefully with other courses, in the future.
Blockchain online course
XING (STELLA) CHEN
Marketing Research Analyst at Popular Standardization
This course has provided me with a good opportunity to learn the essentials of blockchain in order to building some complex projects. Once I completed it, I found that I have new ideas and methods to propose both to my school and work projects.
Blockchain online course
MARCIO GOROSITO HERLEIN
Finance Operations Specialist at SAP
Before signing up for this course I had no idea what Blockchain was. Honestly, I have discovered a whole new world and I am willing to leverage my career in Finance with Blockchain expertise.
Blockchain online course
