Introduction to Blockchain

University Canada West

This workshop is designed to provide the student with a foundational background and understanding of the emerging technology called Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and further to spark interest in the biggest technology since the internetThis workshop is the first in a series of Blockchain workshops by UCW. Each full workshop is two hours in length (the free introductory workshop is 60 minutes) and participants will get a Certificate of Completion from UCW for each full workshop completed. All workshops will be available online to participants for a limited period of time after the live event.The workshops can be taken individually or as a pathway to a Certificate of Achievement for completing all five workshops through the Canadian College of Technology and Business (CCTB). At the end of the workshops, attendees should leave with the knowledge and vocabulary needed to handle blockchain and cryptocurrency in professional situations. They will also acquire the tools necessary to develop their organization’s blockchain and/or cryptocurrency strategy and successfully promote it. For the management of the firm, having staff with such knowledge and expertise increases the probability of creative situations where opportunities can be extended to clients.These are the workshops available in the series.Introduction to Blockchain - 11 am (PDT) Aug. 12, 2020This workshop is designed to provide the student with a foundational background and understanding of the emerging technology called Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies and further to spark interest in the biggest technology since the internetIntroduction to Blockchain Networks - 11 am (PDT) Aug. 19, 2020This module provides learners with information on various types of Blockchain Networks including public, private, consortium and permissioned networks. What Blockchain networks are used for, the value they bring to business and society and how networks differ from each other. Introduction to Blockchain Platforms - 11 am (PDT) Aug. 26, 2020This two hour workshop provides learners with an introduction to the specific information related to Blockchain platforms including Hyper Ledger, Bitcoin and Ethereum.Cryptocurrencies and the Digital Economy - 11 am (PDT) Sept. 2, 2020This module is designed to provide you with a foundational background and understanding Cryptocurrencies, and the Digital Economy.The Future of Blockchain: Challenges and Opportunities - 11 am (PDT) Sept. 9, 2020This module is designed to provide you with a foundational background and understanding of the future of the emerging technology called Blockchain.<a href="https://www.ucanwest.ca/short-courses/blockchain-workshop" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more</a> 
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