Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency – a digital currency system that’s protected through the use of cryptography and driven by a database technology known as Blockchain. And it’s a transformational technology with a promising future!
The Certificate of Blockchain Technologies is an online professional development course that will allow you to explore the future of this ground-breaking technology.
In this ICT course, you will discover the technological fundamentals of Bitcoin and its underlying Blockchain technology, including the concepts of hashing, mining, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies in the context of the Ethereum blockchain network.
You will also explore the implementation of security in the blockchain architecture, and the underlying technology behind cryptography and Bitcoin wallet configuration.
On completion of this course, you will have a thorough knowledge of how businesses and the Internet of Things can be transformed with blockchain technologies and have the confidence to forge a career in this continually advancing industry.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Bitcoin Basics
- How Bitcoin pricing is set
- The Bitcoin community
- Getting started with Bitcoin
- Bitcoin units
Unit 2 - Pros and Cons of Bitcoin
- Capital markets with Blockchain technology
- Future opportunities
Unit 3 - Ledgers
- Blockchain ledger
- Single, double and triple entry accounting
- Local and distributed ledgers
- Centralised and decentralised ledgers
Unit 4 - Cryptocurrency and Cryptography
- Introduction to cryptocurrency
- Introduction to cryptography
- A brief history of cryptography
- How encryption work
Unit 5 - The application of Cryptography
- Hash functions
- Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
- Digital signature
- Digital certificates
Unit 6 - Exploring Blockchain
- Introduction to Blockchain
- Blockchain’s history
- Who need’s Blockchain?
- Benefits of Blockchain
- Blockchain’s limitations and risks
- Cryptocurrency
- Healthcare
- Financial services
- The supply chain
Unit 7 - Blockchain and your business
- Blockchain case studies
- Blockchain and innovation
- How Blockchain can transform a business
- How to begin the transformation
- How can Blockchain save money?
- Predicting the future
- Potential issues
Assessment
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to ensure your competency is industry relevant. You will not be benchmarked against other students.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
In this course, you will be assessed via multiple-choice questions to determine your mastery of details and specific knowledge gained during your studies to achieve a ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ result.
Benefits of Multiple-Choice Assessments
- Appropriate for assessing students’ mastery of details and specific knowledge.
- Can be used to assess both simple knowledge and complex concepts.
- Questions can be answered quickly to accurately assess a students’ mastery of many topics relatively quickly.
- Assessment can be quickly and reliably scored to achieve a ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ result.
- As the answers are visible, multiple-choice questions offer the opportunity for the continuation of the learning process, offering educational value.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, transcripts of video lectures and other learning resources are available for printing via our elearning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Blockchain Developer
- Digital Transformation Specialist
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