Overview
This Security for Blockchain and DApps course is offered by Coursera in partnership with LearnQuest. This specialization is intended for aspiring blockchain enthusiasts, developers, security professionals, and decision makers.
After completing this specialization, learners will understand advanced cryptography techniques, gain insight into PoW and PoS models, learn to construct robust blockchain security mechanisms, develop and implement security protocols, analyze and secure Smart Contracts, identify and mitigate risks, understand asymmetric cryptography, and learn best practices for private key generation, management, and storage.
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- managing private keys
- Identify security risks
- consensus models
- Key Generation
- Smart Contract Development
- DeFi Vulnerabilities
- Blockchain
- Secure Key Management
- Cryptography
- Point-of-Work
- Risk Management
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Blockchain Security - Foundational Concepts
- Blockchain Security - Intermediate Practices
- Blockchain Security Advanced Protection
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Terrorism & Security Cyber Security Financial Technology View 60 other Short Courses in Financial Technology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic 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
- Recommended experience: Individuals with basic Blockchain development knowledge.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
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.