Explore the opportunities that blockchain solutions could bring your organisation
4–6 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
1
A deeper understanding of blockchain technology features and use cases.
2
Insights into the commercial applications of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts.
3
Clear knowledge of the necessary resources and stakeholder support required for implementing blockchain, including its ethical impact.
4
The ability to formulate a proposal for a blockchain application use case.
Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Blockchain technology today
Identify the features of blockchain technology and its commercial use cases.
Module 2 Distributed ledgers and smart contracts
Explore the applications of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts, and discover how to mint your own token.
Module 3 Commercial applications
Analyse how blockchain can be commercially applied within your business or industry context.
Module 4 Possible and permissible
Examine the ethics and regulations surrounding blockchain technology, and the impact stakeholders may have on the implementation process.
Module 5 Blockchain resources and architecture
Assess the resources and architecture required to implement blockchain technology, as well as the possible impact of the broader economy on your implementation.
Module 6 Preparing for the pitch, a credible blockchain proposal
Formulate and finalise a use-case proposal for the commercial application of blockchain technology.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.
Phil A Woods
Executive Education Fellow, National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE); Founder and CEO, Abele Group
Phil Woods is the founder and CEO of the Abele Group, a Singapore-based FinTech firm focused on delivering advanced technological solutions in financial services. He teaches courses on blockchain and distributed ledger technology use cases through the National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE) FinTech Lab. Prior to the Abele Group, he spent 15 years working in financial services at UBS Investment Bank and Citigroup. Phil is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied history and civil engineering. He also served as a US Army Aviation Officer prior to embarking upon a corporate career.
This NUS online short course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time.
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Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.