How to Get Into Blockchain (Coursera)

You will understand what blockchain is and how it works. You'll also learn about the transformative impact of blockchain on the banking sector and urban landscapes, offering trust, security, and transparency.

Discover the diverse career opportunities, from blockchain developer to legal expert, and gain insights into the skills you need for a successful journey in this dynamic field.

Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!

What you'll learn

- Describe blockchain concepts and principles, articulating their key functionalities.

- Explain current applications of blockchain, relating its practical usage in different domains.

- Evaluate diverse blockchain technologies, considering advantages, disadvantages, and associated social, legal, and ethical considerations.

- Identify essential skills and differentiate career trajectories in blockchain, constructing a career development plan.

Syllabus

Week 1. Blockchain technology and applications

Are you ready to unlock the power of blockchain? In Week 1, you will learn the essentials of blockchain, what it is, how it works and what it is used for.

Week 2. Blockchain in society and career trajectories

How do blockchain technologies impact our society, and what skills are needed to navigate a career path in this field? This week explores the intersection of blockchain technologies with social, legal, and ethical considerations. This week also provides insights into the essential skills you will need and the career trajectories associated with this rapidly evolving domain.