Understanding blockchain: fundamentals
Blockchain projects need a clear understanding of trust and security. Connect technical mechanisms to use cases and risks to assess the available options. Build practical knowledge that supports design decisions and discussions with specialists.
- Duration
- 3 days 21 hours
- Code
- SEC22FR Code
Presentation
Blockchain is an innovative technology based on blocks of data sent at different time intervals to protect them from malicious manipulation or falsification. This course introduces blockchain fundamentals and its role in cryptocurrencies and the Internet of Things.
Objectives
Explore how blockchain technology works and the technical and business issues it raises. Develop your knowledge of the blockchain environment, cryptocurrencies, smart contracts, cryptography and more. The course combines theoretical modules and practical demonstrations to strengthen your skills.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- master blockchain concepts;
- understand how cryptocurrencies work and the issues they raise;
- understand blockchain's prospects;
- understand how smart contracts work;
- identify blockchain application areas;
- understand the Internet of Things.
Program
Understanding blockchain
This first module provides a general introduction to blockchain.
- An innovative technology.
- Blockchain concepts.
- Its benefits.
- Distributed and decentralised systems.
- Understanding cryptography.
- Introduction to cryptocurrencies.
- Bitcoin and blockchain.
- Security issues.
- Application areas.
Understanding cryptocurrencies
This module introduces different cryptocurrencies and the issues they raise.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Ripple.
- Altcoins.
- ERC20 tokens.
- Wallets.
Ethereum and smart contracts
This module explains how Ethereum works and how to create smart contracts.
- Understanding Ethereum.
- What is a smart contract?
- Solidity, the contract language.
Practical blockchain examples
This module presents examples and practical uses of blockchain.
- Examples.
- Tools.
- Demonstrations.
The Internet of Things
This module introduces the relationship between the Internet of Things and blockchain.
- IoT and blockchain.
Decentralised applications
This module explains the principles of DApps, decentralised applications built around blockchain.
- Distributed applications.
Audience
This course is open to anyone interested in understanding how blockchain works.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required to attend this course.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
Dates and sessions
Choose the date and delivery format that suit you.
No upcoming sessions are currently available.
fr
en