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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Blockchain technology is widely used in every domain and has become an integral part of the running of the business. The technology helps in making secure transactions and prevents the leaking of information related to finances. The course on Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications is an initiative by Insead, The business school of the World, and the Coursera for the learners who wish to dig deeper into the applications and implications of blockchain in the business world. The course shall guide the candidates on the relationship between business and blockchain technology.

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications training will be delivered by the experts of Insead and shall guide the candidates on different functions performed by the organizations. The course will teach the learner about the funding and management of enterprises. Further, the candidates will learn about the process of creating value for the organizations, marketing, and accounting. This is an online, self-paced course for learners who wish to gain expertise in blockchain technology. The candidate will also receive Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification by Coursera after the completion of the course.

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The Highlights

5 weeks duration
Online course
Shareable certification
Self-paced learning

Programme Offerings

trained by experts
Certification
Flexible Deadlines
Graded Assignments
Feedback
quizzes
assessments
financial aid

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The candidates can pay the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification fee through the online mode on the Coursera portal. The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, and internet banking. The detailed fee structure is mentioned below based on the chosen timing that the candidate will require to complete the course.

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications fee structure

Description	Fee in INR
1 month	Rs. 6,131
3 months	Rs. 12,263
6 months	Rs. 18,394

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification will be awarded by the Coursera to all the candidates who have successfully completed the course. The candidates should attend the classes and the associated quizzes and assessments for the completion of the course. The certification shall open gates of opportunities for learners in the blockchain technology industry.

What you will learn

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification syllabus is comprehensive in nature and it is designed by the experts for the overall development of the learner. This is the third of the total of four courses provided by Coursera in blockchain technology. The course will guide the candidates on how blockchain technology has transformed the role of the C-suite and the application of blockchain in managing and protecting intellectual property. The learner will get in-depth knowledge of layers of the blockchain technology stack and will be able to identify the seven qualities that the world needs to attract technology startups and build a vibrant blockchain ecosystem. The candidate will gain proficiency in the following concepts after the completion of the course.

The application of blockchain technology in transforming the roles of business structure, roles of enterprise, and functions of enterprises.
In-depth knowledge of terms such as Distributed Application (DApp), autonomous agent, open networked enterprise, and distributed autonomous enterprise.
A strategic approach to the management of intellectual property with blockchain technology.
Identification of the layers of the blockchain technology stack, and describing the effect of governance on Blockchain technology.

Who it is for

Software DeveloperApplication Tester

Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification benefits the people who wish to build their future in blockchain technology. The course will benefit the people who are interested in the following designations.

Application Tester
Engineer
Software Developer
Blockchain developer
Blockchain project manager
Blockchain application developer

Admission Details

To enroll yourself in the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/blockchain-business.

Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.

Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.

Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications certification fee.

Step 5: Start learning by attending the Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications classes.

The Syllabus

Videos

Couse Introduction
Instructor Introduction
Module 1 Overview
Decentralizing the Enterprise
Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Blockchain & ConsenSys
Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
Opportunity 1: Search
Opportunity 2: Contracting
Opportunity 3: Coordination
Opportunity 4: Building Trust
Determining Corporate Boundaries
Hacking Your Future: Boundary Decisions
Module 1 Recap

Readings

hypothes.is
Decentralizing the Enterprise
Transaction Costs and the Structure of the Firm
Opportunities for Blockchain

Practice Exercises

Decentralizing the Enterprise
Opportunities for Blockchain
Re-Architecting the Firm

Videos

Module 2 Overview
Distributed Business Entities
The DAO: A Cautionary Tale
New Business Models Part 1
New Business Models Part 2
Practitioner Perspective - Yaniv Neu-Ner: Business Model for Counter
Practitioner Perspective - Oleg Fomenko: Business Model for Sweatcoin
What Are DApps?
Example: bAirbnb
Patents and Blockchain Innovation
Practitioner Perspective - Rolf Hoefer: Intellectual Property
Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
Distributed Ownership
Module 2 Recap

Readings

Distributed Business Entities
New Business Models Part 1
New Business Models Part 2
DApps
Patents and Blockchain Innovation
Payments, Attribution, and Licensing
Distributed Ownership

Practice Exercises

Distributed Business Entities
New Business Models
DApps
New Business Models

Videos

Module 3 Overview: Intro to the C-Suite
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO
Practitioner Perspective - Mihai Alisie: Implications for the C-Suite
Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Implications for the C-Suite
Recap of the C-Suite

Readings

Explanation of Grading Scheme
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO

Practice Exercises

The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO
The CEO
The COO
The CLO
The CFO
The CMO
The CIO & CTO
The CHRO

Videos

Module 4 Overview
Intro to Blockchain Regulation
Practitioner Perspective - Andreas Wallendahl: Regulation
Fundamental Questions
Regulatory Principles
Practitioner Perspective - Hariton Korizis: Regulation
Regulation vs. Governance
Practitioner Perspective - Ana Trbovich: Regulation & Governance
The Blockchain Stack
Multiple Layers of Blockchain Governance
A New Framework for Blockchain Governance
Practitioner Perspective - Rob Carter: Governance
Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
Recap of Module

Readings

Blockchain Governance
Profile of a Blockchain Hotbed
Leadership for Transformation

Practice Exercises

Fundamental Questions
Blockchain Governance
Seven Conditions for Success
Blockchain Governance & Leadership

Videos

Module 5 Overview
The Current Social Contract is Breaking
Drivers for Change
Four Pillars of Society
Intro to a New Social Contract
Rethinking Work
The Pre-distribution of Wealth
Distributed Power
Collaborative Institutions
Recap of Module
Course Wrap-up
Mihai Alisie on Business Models
Mihai Alisie on What's next for AKASHA?

Readings

Drivers for Change

Practice Exercises

The Current Social Contract is Breaking
Drivers for Change / Four Pillars

Instructors

INSEAD, Fontainebleau Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications online course?

The duration of the course is 5 weeks and the duration of the classes is 27 hours.

2: Who is the provider of this course?

The course and the training for the course are provided by Instead.

3: Where is the course available?

The course is available on the Coursera portal.

4: What medium of language can one opt for the course?

The course is in the English language and has subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish.

5: How can the candidate avail of the lectures and online videos?

The candidate can go through the syllabus of the course through audit mode and avail of the lectures for free. Or the candidates can purchase the certificate and start learning.