Blockchain for Business - An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies

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Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies

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Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies
The course Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies is an online class provided by The Linux Foundation through edX. The skill level of the course is Introductory. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

A primer to blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. Learn how to start building blockchain applications with Hyperledger frameworks.

Course description

Discover the power of business blockchains and distributed ledger technologies with an overview of Hyperledger and introductions to its key frameworks. All over the global market there are ledgers that organizations and individuals alike must trust. Blockchain technologies record promises, trades, transactions or simply items we never want to disappear, allowing everyone in an ecosystem to keep a copy of the common system of record.This introductory course is carefully curated for both nontechnical and technical audiences. It examines blockchains for the enterprise and a number of pertinent use cases from Hyperledger, a global cross-industry community of communities hosted by The Linux Foundation and advancing business blockchain technologies. Hyperledger is incubating and promoting enterprise grade, open source business blockchain software, on top of which anyone can set up apps to meet cross-industry needs.The course covers key features of blockchain technologies and the differentiators between various types of Hyperledger projects. We’ll start with ‘what is blockchain’ and open the discussion to identifying suitable blockchain use cases for your business requirements. We will then take a deep dive into the enterprise-ready Hyperledger blockchain frameworks by guiding students through implementation of various blockchains.   Students with a technical background will learn how to perform clean installations of Hyperledger Composer, Hyperledger Indy, Hyperledger Sawtooth and Hyperledger Fabric, as well as develop simple applications on top of them. Students with a business background will gain an understanding of how blockchains work and how they can create value for their business through cost-savings and efficiencies, in terms of speed and simplicity. They will view how information is generated, stored, and shared in various blockchains, as well as gain tools to evaluate whether or not a blockchain solution would be suitable for their particular business case.Industries today are using blockchain technologies to increase efficiency and solve business problems associated with data privacy, security, information sharing, and inclusion. Be on the cutting edge; learn about these innovative technologies and bring unique value to your business.

Prerequisites & Facts

Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies

Course Topic

Business and Management, Computer Science, Economics and Finance

University, College, Institution

The Linux Foundation

Course Skill Level

Introductory

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Blockchain for Business – An Introduction to Hyperledger Technologies

To obtain a verified certificate from edX / The Linux Foundation you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate (99.00 USD) or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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School: The Linux Foundation
Topic: Business and Management, Computer Science, Economics and Finance