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Blockchain for the decision maker (Coursera)

Offered by EIT Digital,

This nanoMOOC is an introduction to the upcoming full course "Blockchain for the decision maker", offered by EIT Digital and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. After completion stay tuned for the full course, complete with "problem - opportunity - application" analyses and much more!

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You will learn:

the concept of Distributed Ledgers and how "blockchains" can provide them
the difference between public networks (as Bitcoin) and consortial ones bespoke for specific business consortia and needs
the key value propositions of blockchains for business and a birds-eye view of use case patterns
the fact that conscious, stepwise "blockchainification" can help you avoid unnecessary disruption and manage risk
turnkey solutions on the leading clouds enable enterprise integration and rapid introduction

Syllabus

WEEK 1: Blockchain for the decision maker: the nanoMOOC

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