BLOCKCHAIN:
Disruptive Technology
MIT Professional Education is launching a new professional program that will provide expert insights into the fundamentals and practical applications of this new technology in order to help participants reach new heights in their business ventures.
“Come with us on a journey to redefine the business world”. – Dr. Abel Sanchez
“Once you’ve climbed that first mountain of knowledge, you’ll be able to teach yourself many things”. – Professor John. R. Williams
“MIT Professional Education’s programs tackle all the technologies that are at the heart of the digital transformation, enabling dedicated professionals to meet new challenges in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and lead change within their organizations”. – Clara Piloto
DATE:
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
ENDING DATE:
APRIL 27, 2021
LENGTH:
8 WEEKS
8-10 HOURS/WEEK
PRICE:
$2,700 USD
($270 USD early enrollment discount until December 16, 2020)
FORMAT:
ONLINE
Blockchain: Disruptive Technology
Blockchain has enjoyed runaway popularity in the technological world in the past few years. A potent force free from geographic and economic barriers, Blockchain has thoroughly disrupted our accepted ways of doing business. And, more importantly, it’s here to stay.
As one of the most important drivers of the digital transformation, Blockchain will undoubtedly have a profound impact on job markets, organizational culture, governments, and corporate strategy.
The “Fourth Generation” of Internet presents an immense new world of possibilities. Blockchain connects decentralized systems in a format that is open source, versatile, and unalterably secure without relying on third parties, so all of us can participate directly in the viral change that is sweeping the business world.
For that reason, MIT Professional Education is proud to announce its new online program Blockchain: Disruptive Technology. This course will teach professionals from diverse sectors about the fundamentals of Blockchain technology and its practical applications. The goal is not only to understand how this technology works, but also to learn how to apply it for maximum benefit in digital transformation projects.
LEARN MORE
Do you want to learn more about this course? Get the brochure with all the information by filling this registration form.
We are available to answer any questions you might have.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Thanks to this online program, participants will:
Understand the historical, technological, and commercial forces that have led to the emergence of Blockchain.
Analyze Blockchain’s impact across industries, and of course, in your own business.
Master the fundamentals of Blockchain technology, including distributed ledgers, blocks, chains, encryption, PKIs (public and private key infrastructure), hashing, and consensus mechanisms: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS).
Learn about the Blockchain Ethereum network, its many customers, and its potential implementations and applications.
Become familiar with the growing range of Blockchain applications, including bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, intelligent contracts, and digital signatures.
Study cryptocurrency in-depth, its strengths and weaknesses in the digital 21st century, and how it will revolutionize e-commerce, finance, and even legislation in many countries.
Become aware of the deficiencies of previous web platforms with respect to accessibility, monopolies, privacy, censorship, transparency, and integrity, and how Blockchain promises to resolve these issues.
Become catalysts for Blockchain technology in their organizations.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
This program is aimed at all those professionals with a thirst to innovate in their organizations.
METHODOLOGY
“Learning by doing”
We believe in practical applications and implementing what you learn. That’s why at MIT Professional Education, we will give you the tools to make your experience as fulfilling as possible.
Participants will have the chance to participate in an engaging and collaborative classroom environment with discussion forums and group activities. The participants of our programs can interact directly with peers and program facilitators.
This program is completely online
The virtual campus is available anytime, anywhere. It is a space for continuous learning far beyond the limitations of a traditional classroom.
You can find more information on the program methodology and the evaluation criteria in the program brochure.
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
At MIT Professional Education, we are committed to accompanying organizations as they aspire to provide their professionals with the ongoing education critical for success in today’s competitive environment.
That’s why we offer plans for companies who wish to train their professionals with us:
For any more information on our Custom programs, please contact us at professionalprograms@mit.edu
CERTIFICATE
All participants who successfully complete the program will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion, as well as 6.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU).
In order to obtain CEUs, participants must complete a required CEU accreditation form. CEUs are calculated based on the number of learning hours in each course.
OTHER LANGUAGES
MIT Professional Education offers online programs to Spanish-speaking professionals as well, including our Blockchain: Disruptive Technology program.
For more information, visit our Spanish Website.
BENEFITS
MIT Professional Education offers a number of benefits for participants who successfully complete the Blockchain: Disruptive Technology program:
MIT Professional Education
Fire Hydrant Award
Jerome Wiesner, president of MIT (1971-1980), described the experience of studying at MIT as “drinking from a fire hydrant.” Living and learning at MIT requires endurance, consistency, and a great deal of determination.
Our professional programs reflect and instill these essential capabilities. The “Fire Hydrant Award” was born as a way to acknowledge those students who demonstrate a constant thirst for learning and the ability to put knowledge into practice. This award is also given to participants who embody MIT’s core values: excellence, meritocracy, courage, humility, curiosity, and a passion for problem-solving and improving society.
INSTRUCTORS
At MIT Professional Education, we offer a number of benefits for participants who successfully complete the online Blockchain: Disruptive Technology program.
Doctor Abel Sanchez
Executive Director, MIT Geospatial Data Center
Dr. Sanchez is the architect of “The Internet of Things” global network. He is the architect of data analytics platforms for SAP, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, Accenture, Shell, Exxon Mobil, and Altria. He also architected cyberattack impact analyses for the U.S. Department of Defense, and a password firewall for IARPA.
Dr. Sanchez holds a PhD from MIT, and teaches MIT courses on cybersecurity, engineering, blockchain, the cloud, and data science. He also has developed educational software for Microsoft, helped to establish the Accenture Technology Academy, produced over 150 educational videos, and worked for ten years with learning management systems, which he has helped deploy in America, Asia, and Europe.
Professor John. R. Williams
Professor of Information Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of MIT Geospatial Data Center
Professor John Williams’ research focuses on the development and application of computational algorithms to distributed cyber-physical systems. He was Director of MIT’s Auto-ID Laboratory, where the Internet of Things was invented. He was named, alongside Bill Gates and Larry Ellison, as one of the 50 most powerful people in Computer Networks.
He is author or co-author of over 250 journal and conference papers. Professor Williams teaches courses on the fundamentals of programming, modern software development, web system architecting, Cloud, and blockchain. Professor Williams holds a BA in physics from Oxford University, an M.Sc. in physics from UCLA, and a Ph.D. from Swansea University.
TESTIMONIALS
The program gave me the opportunity to develop a very valuable knowledge foundation in Blockchain, from a business strategy perspective as well as from a technical one. The course is a “must” first step for anyone who seriously wants to get involved with this new and fascinating technology.
Sergio Solanot
– Managing Partner at AN_COMMERCE –
This program will guide you through the blockchain world in a theoretical and practical way. Thanks to my facilitator and the perfect combination of videos and walkthrough sheets, it is fun to answer the questions.
Richard Nagtegaal
– CEO / DGA at Borgh –
This program is very informative and interactive. I am exited to see what the future will look like when blockchain become the new norm.
Alberto Garcia Segundo
– Customer Service & Administrative Support Specialist at The Casino at Dania Beach –
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Complete the online registration form on the following page by clicking on the Enroll Now button below.
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Your seat will be reserved upon confirmation of payment.
We will send you the necessary information to access the virtual campus so that you can begin to familiarize yourself with it.
COURSE FEE
$ 2,700 USD
($270 USD early enrollment discount until December 16, 2020)
Payment can be made via:
- PayPal
- Bank transfer (please consult our advisors if you prefer this option).
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