Certificate of Achievement

Hemal Thakore

has completed the following course:

Introduction to Blockchain for Business

The University of Adelaide

This online course explored the application of blockchain in various professions and industries. The course covered topics including what blockchain is, its importance and how it works, as well as an in-depth examination of the current and potential future applications of blockchain in key sectors.

3 weeks, 2 hours per week

Jennie Shaw

The University of Adelaide

96%
overall score

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • 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.

Syllabus

Week 1: Overview of blockchains and their operation

  • What actually is blockchain and why does it matter?
  • How do blockchains work?
  • Where did blockchain come from and where is it going?

Week 2: Blockchain applications in the professional sector

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Law

Week 3: Blockchain applications in the industry sector

  • Supply chains
  • Healthcare
  • Built environment

Issued on 4th October 2023

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Free online course:

Introduction to Blockchain for Business

The University of Adelaide