Introduction to Blockchain for Business

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Introductory level

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Explore blockchain benefits with the University of Adelaide

Blockchain is now being applied to all business sectors and looks set to be a core element of business as usual in the near future. Though it will change sectors dramatically, it will also present significant opportunities for those with the expertise and know-how.

This three-week course from the University of Adelaide will help you get ahead in adopting this new technology as you learn how blockchain will be relevant in your sector.

You’ll explore real-world examples of using blockchain across industries to help you gain practical skills. This knowledge will help you prepare for – and take advantage of – this next wave of technology.

Explore the history of blockchain

You’ll start by unpacking the history and operation of blockchain to understand where it comes from, how it works at a functional level, and how it is different from current systems.

With this understanding, you’ll grasp how blockchain presents new opportunities for business and how it could impact you.

Delve into blockchain applications in the professional sector

Next, explore use cases as you examine blockchain in its main application areas, such as accounting, finance, and law.

This exploration will help you gain a practical understanding of how blockchain can be applied to professional services.

Discover the applications of blockchain in the industry sector

Then, learn about blockchain in industry sectors such as supply chains, provenance, and healthcare. This knowledge will help you uncover how blockchain is moving into different business sectors, including yours, and the different opportunities this presents.

Guided by the experts at the University of Adelaide, you’ll finish the course with a sound understanding of blockchain, helping you get ahead of this emerging technology.

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Skip to 0 minutes and 7 seconds By now, most of you would have heard the term Bitcoin, which is an independent global digital currency that was launched on January 3rd, 2009. Shortly after an anonymous author posted its blueprints to a public forum. Beginning trading at less than $0.01, the price of the Bitcoin reached a staggering all time high of just over 68,000 USD by late 2021, with some $1.3 trillion worth of Bitcoin being held worldwide. However, it’s the underlying technology that makes Bitcoin work that is the real story. This technology is called blockchain and much like the invention of the internet before it, blockchains are poised to revolutionise the digital world, impacting most, if not all, professions and sectors.

Skip to 0 minutes and 53 seconds This course is an introduction to this new technology. It explains how blockchains work before delving into a number of ways it can provide new opportunities for businesses around the world. The course focuses on practical applications of blockchain. It has been designed to provide a solid grounding for you to venture further into this new and exciting space. So enroll today and begin your journey towards harnessing the power of blockchain in your work or business.

Syllabus

Week 1
Overview of blockchains and their operation
- Getting started
  This activity includes all the information you will need to get started in this course.
- Introduction to Week 1
  Let's take a look ahead to see what we'll be covering this week.
- What actually is blockchain and why does it matter?
  Find out what makes blockchains so interesting and what they have to offer your sector, as well as how you can learn more to keep yourself up to date with the latest innovations.
- How do blockchains work?
  Find out how blockchains actually work, as well as how some of their more specific features function, such as smart contracts, NFTs and other functionalities.
- Where did blockchain come from & where is it going?
  Find out where blockchains began and explore some of the potential future applications, as well as consider some of the common criticisms.
- Assessment
  Do you understand the fundamental concepts of what a blockchain is and how it works? Have you considered how this could look in the future in various business sectors? Take this test to check your knowledge.
- Bringing it all together
  Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.
Week 2
Blockchain applications in the professional sector
- Introduction to Week 2
  Let's take a look ahead to see what we'll be covering this week.
- Accounting
  Find out about the applications of blockchain in the accounting profession, as well as opportunities and implications to discuss. Discover how blockchains are being utilised now, and consider what the future could look like.
- Finance
  Find out about the applications of blockchain in the finance profession, as well as opportunities and implications to discuss. Discover how blockchains are being utilised now, and consider what the future could look like.
- Law
  Find out about the applications of blockchain in the law profession, as well as opportunities and implications to discuss. Discover how blockchains are being utilised now, and consider what the future could look like.
- Assessment
  Can you explain the opportunities and implications of blockchain to the accounting, finance and law sectors? Do you understand the present and future possibilities? Take this test to check your knowledge.
- Bringing it all together
  Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.
Week 3
Blockchain applications in the industry sector
- Introduction to Week 3
  Let's take a look ahead to see what we'll be covering this week.
- Supply chains
  Find out about the applications of blockchain in the supply chain sector, as well as opportunities and implications to discuss. Discover how blockchains are being utilised now, and consider what the future could look like.
- Healthcare
  Find out about the applications of blockchain in the healthcare sector, as well as opportunities and implications to discuss. Discover how blockchains are being utilised now, and consider what the future could look like.
- Built environment
  Find out about the applications of blockchain in the built environment sector, as well as opportunities and implications to discuss. Discover how blockchains are being utilised now, and consider what the future could look like.
- Assessment
  Can you explain the opportunities and implications of blockchain to the supply chain, healthcare and built environment sectors? Do you understand the present and future possibilities? Take this test to check your knowledge.
- Bringing it all together
  Let's reflect on what we've covered this week and take a look at what's coming up next.
- What's next?
  Congratulations on reaching the end of the course. Let's reflect on what we've covered over the past weeks and look at ways for you to carry on learning!

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Describe what a blockchain is and how it works.
Discuss how and why blockchains can bring forth new opportunities for businesses and the wider society.
Explain how blockchain technology offers unique opportunities and challenges for the accounting, finance and law professions, and the supply chain, health care and built environment sectors.
Describe the importance of adapting current practices to accommodate the transition to blockchain.
Reflect on insights into the expected pace of change, along with examples of early movers.

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for those with no prior knowledge of blockchain.

Blockchain application has already begun. This course aims to fill this crucial knowledge-gap to arm you with the understanding of blockchain in your sector.

Who will you learn with?

Charlie Hargroves

Charlie is fascinated by disruptive technologies and industries and how they can provide new opportunities to societies around the world.

Who developed the course?

The University of Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a world-class teaching and research institution. They are committed to developing quality students and lifelong learners who are recognised for their skills, creativity, global outlook and ability to succeed.

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