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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

The online course, Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services by Coursera, is an introductory primer for blockchain technology. It is the first course of the four-part Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services Specialisation programme, offered by INSEAD, which is the world’s leading business school. This course aims to explain the various Internet limitations and how blockchain can act as a revolutionary medium to change the way we network and transact.

The Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online course will introduce learners to key concepts like the Internet’s drawbacks when used for business, how Blockchain can overcome these, Blockchain’s design principles, and its ecosystem. Further, students will learn about how Blockchain uses code to establish trust.

The Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services programme is offered by Coursera and presents students with the opportunity to gain knowledge, firsthand from industry experts. The syllabus consists of five modules, one for each week. Students will get access to pre-recorded video lectures, numerous practice assignments, and readings, that will help them learn at their own pace. Upon satisfactory completion, they will also earn a shareable e-certificate to showcase their learned skills.

The Highlights

Beginner level course
Industry-expert instructors
Shareable e-certificate
Self-paced learning
Subtitles in English
100 percent of online learning
Approximate completion in 29 hours
Flexible deadlines
Graded quizzes
Graded programming assignments
Course readings and videos

Programme Offerings

financial aid
Self paced learning
Flexible Deadlines
peer feedback
Graded Programming Assignments
practice quizzes

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online programme provides 7-day free trial.

Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services fee

Head	Amount
1 Month	Rs. 6,486
3 Months	Rs. 12,973
6 Months	Rs. 12,973

What you will learn

Knowledge of Blockchain

After successful completion of Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online course by Coursera, candidates will have gained knowledge of the following:

The limitations of the Internet and how Blockchain can improve business and economic activity
Blockchain technology, its design principles, and the challenges its developers face
Challenges faced while implementing blockchain technology
Terms such as nonce, public-key cryptography, hash, miner and proof-of-work
How trust is created in a world, before and after Blockchain
A Collaborative working environment and Open collaborations
Access Structure
Blockchain (Database)

Who it is for

Machine Learning Engineer

Admission Details

To enroll in the Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online programme:

Visit the course page. https://www.coursera.org/learn/intro-blockchain-financial-services
Click on the ‘Enroll for Free’ option under the course title.
Sign up by filling in your name, Email ID, and password. If you already have an account, login with the credentials to continue.
Fill in payment details. You will get a 7-day free trial. If you want to cancel the subscription in 7 days, the money will not be deducted.
You can also choose to audit the course for free.

Application Details

There’s no need for the candidate to fill an application form in order to enrol in the Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services online course. You can register for this course by creating a Coursera account or using your existing account. To finalize the enrolment, make the payment via their preferred method of transaction.

The Syllabus

Videos

Specialization Overview
Peter Zemsky - welcoming you to the specialization
Course introduction
Instructor introduction
Module 1 overview
Internet of information
In search of the Trust protocol
Achieving trust in the digital age
What is Blockchain?
How Blockchain works
Practitioner perspective: Massimo Morini, Head of Interest Rate and Credit Models, Banca IMI
Practitioner perspective: Rob Carter, CIO, FedEx
Recap of module 1

Readings

hypothes.is
The Internet of Information
In Search of the Trust Protocol
What is Blockchain?
Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
How Blockchain Works
Blockchain Demo
Review of Module 1

Practice Exercises

The Internet of Information
In Search of the Trust Protocol / What is Blockchain
Achieving Trust in the Digital Age
How Blockchain Works
The Second Era of the Internet
Steps of a Blockchain Transaction

Videos

Module 2 Overview
Intro to Blockchain Design Principles
Principle 1: Networked Integrity
Principle 2: Distributed Power
Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
Principle 3: Value as Incentive
Principle 4: Security
Principle 5: Privacy
Principle 6: Rights Preserved
Principle 7: Inclusion
Practitioner Perspective: Julie Maupin, Director of Social Impact & Regulatory Affairs at IOTA Foundation
Recap of Module 2

Readings

Principle 1: Networked Integrity
Principle 2: Distributed Power
Principle 3: Value as Incentive
Principle 4: Security
Principle 5: Privacy
Principle 6: Rights Preserved
Principle 7: Inclusion
Review of Module 2

Practice Exercises

Principle 1: Networked Integrity
Principle 2: Distributed Power
Principle 3: Value as Incentive
Principle 4: Security
Privacy, Rights, and Inclusion
Blockchain Design Principles

Videos

Module 3 Overview
The Benefits of Shared Knowledge
How Much is Too Much Transparency
Centralized Registries vs. Distributed Ledgers
Public vs. Private Ledgers
Practitioner Perspective: Rolf Hoefer, Keyless Technologies
Practitioner Perspective: Andreas Wallendahl, Head of Strategic Initiatives at ConsenSys
Transparency as a Strategic Risk
Transparency as a Strategic Asset
Usage of Multiple IDs
Zero Knowledge Proofs
Implementation in Public vs. Private Blockchains
Recap of Module 3

Readings

Intro to Transparency
Public vs. Private Ledgers
Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains
Review of Module 3

Practice Exercises

Intro to Transparency
Public vs. Private Ledgers
Transparency as a Risk and Asset
Approaches to Privacy in Blockchains
Public and Private Ledgers

Videos

Module 4 Overview
Intro to the Blockchain Ecosystem
Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx
Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2
Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-founder of Sweatcoin
Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution

Readings

Blockchain Stakeholders
Stewarding the Blockchain Revolution

Practice Exercises

Blockchain Stakeholders Part 1
Blockchain Stakeholders Part 2
Blockchain Stakeholders Part 3
The Blockchain Ecosystem

Videos

Module 5 Overview
Overcoming Showstoppers
Challenge 1: The Technology is Not Ready for Prime Time
Challenge 2: The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable6m
Challenge 3: Governments Will Stifle or Twist It7m
Practitioner Perspective: Oleg Fomenko, Co-Founder at Sweatcoin1m
Practitioner Perspective: Will Harborne, Director of Operations at Ethfinex1m
Challenge 4: Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It5m
Challenge 5: The Incentives are Inadequate4m
Challenge 6: Blockchain is a Job Killer3m
Practitioner Perspective: Soumak Chatterjee, Partner, Deloitte Canada2m
Challenge 7: Governing the Protocols4m
Practitioner Perspective: Rob Carter, CIO at FedEx1m
Challenge 8: Distributed Autonomous Agents3m
Challenge 9: Privacy3m
Challenge 10: Criminals Will Use It3m
Reasons Blockchain Will Fail or Implementation Challenges?2m
Course Wrap-up

Readings

The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time
The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
The Incentives are Inadequate
Blockchain is a Job Killer
Governing the Protocols
Distributed Autonomous Agents
Privacy
Criminals Will Use It
Blockchain Implementation Challenges

Practice Exercises

The Technology is Not Ready For Prime Time
The Energy Consumed is Unsustainable
Governments Will Stifle or Twist It
Powerful Incumbents of the Old Paradigm Will Usurp It
The Incentives are Inadequate
Blockchain is a Job Killer
Governing the Protocols
Distributed Autonomous Agents
Privacy
Criminals Will Use It
Blockchain Implementation Challenges

Instructors

INSEAD, Fontainebleau Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How much time is required to complete this course?

The approximate time required to complete Introduction to Blockchain for Financial Services course is 29 hours. There are five modules with a stipulated time frame, but you can create flexible deadlines for yourself.

2: Who are the instructors for this online course?

The instructors for this course are Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott, globally renowned authorities for the impact of technology on business and authors of the ‘Blockchain Revolution’.

3: What skills will I gain after this course?

You will gain skills in Blockchain (database), open collaboration, collaborative working environment, and access structure.

4: What is the audit mode in Coursera?

Using the Audit Course option, you can access most of the materials for free and complete the course. However, you will not be provided with a completion certificate as it is available only in the paid option. This course can be audited for free.

5: Will there be practical learning?

Yes, students will get regularly graded assignments and quizzes, along with peer review. They will also get to hear from industry practitioners in the Blockchain ecosystem.