Overview
This Blockchain Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University at Buffalo introduces blockchain, a revolutionary technology that enables peer-to-peer transfer of digital assets without any intermediaries, and is predicted to be just as impactful as the Internet. More specifically, it prepares learners to program on the Ethereum blockchain.
The four courses provide learners with (i) an understanding and working knowledge of foundational blockchain concepts, (ii) a skill set for designing and implementing smart contracts, (iii) methods for developing decentralized applications on the blockchain, and (iv) information about the ongoing specific industry-wide blockchain frameworks.
The specialization covers a range of essential topics, from the cryptographic underpinnings of blockchain technology to enabling decentralized applications on a private Ethereum blockchain platform.
What you will learn
- Understand smart contracts, a core idea and computational model of blockchain that enables automation, autonomy, scalability and transparency.
- Have an understanding and working knowledge of the emerging blockchain technology.
- How to design and program smart contracts and decentralized application.
- How to think of innovative application models, leveraging the blockchain technology.
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Courses include:
- Blockchain Basics
- Smart Contracts
- Decentralized Applications (Dapps)
- Blockchain Platforms
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Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 10 hrs/week
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Intermediate Level
- Knowledge of at least one modern, high-level programming language is required.
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International
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.