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Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
This course is your complete guide to learning and incorporating practical crypto and blockchain knowledge and skills for your company's systems. It focuses on real-world applications, so you can learn with hands-on demos. You will learn to buy, trade, mine your own, and use cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, Ripple, and DOGE; create your own blockchains for internal enterprise IT applications; create and execute your own smart contracts; and learn to perform cybersecurity audits on blockchains. This course was built for anyone who wants to understand how popular cryptocurrencies work including Bitcoins and ETH, as well as professionals needing to implement their own blockchain applications or mine cryptocurrencies, and cybersecurity professionals who need to test and audit Blockchain applications. The course concludes with topics of modern cyber attacks in cryptocurrency and blockchain space. You will have the tools needed to test your own blockchain applications and understand how to protect them against future attacks.
Duration
6 Months
Institution
Pearson
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Pearson.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$354
Total Est. Investment
$354
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Practical Blockchain and Cryptocurrency program at Pearson are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.