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Synthesize your own blockchain solutions Gain a deep understanding of Bitcoin-specific mechanics Understand real-life applications of Bitcoin and learn how to attack and destroy Bitcoin, Ethereum, smart contracts and Dapps, and alternatives to the Proof consensus algorithm Bitcoin Workforce Enterprise-level blockchain implementations and understanding blockchain scaling struggles and potential solutions. The regulation of cryptocurrencies and its implications for anonymity, and what blockchain means for the future.
3 months. 3 - 5 hours per week suggested.
2 virtual courses in soft skills
Developed by Blockchain at Berkeley and faculty from UC Berkeley's premier Computer Science department, the Blockchain Foundations Professional Certificate program is a comprehensive survey of core topics in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and blockchain technology.
This program will help you develop the critical skills needed to prepare your career for the future.
The barrier to entry for the blockchain space can often seem quite high, especially since the concept of blockchain and the benefits it provides are not yet as widely understood as other innovations.
To overcome this barrier, this program will explore the main ideas, technologies, and ecosystems surrounding blockchain technology from both technical and non-technical points of view.
This program will help you develop the intuition to think about blockchain systems.
You will learn the key strengths and motivations of distributed ledger technology, as well as be exposed to the underlying mechanisms by which they work.
Understanding the blockchain architecture and the new paradigm of decentralized and scalable applications is imperative to prepare your career for the future.
Blockchain related jobs are the second fastest growing in today's job market and the opportunities are not limited to research or technical development positions; there is a need for project management, community support, law, design and more.
This program is accessible to anyone, with any experience.
Whether students are planning their next career move as a blockchain developer, cryptocurrency trader, data analyst, researcher, or consultant, or are just curious about the field, the Blockchain Fundamentals professional certificate is the best way to get up to speed with blockchain technology.
After taking Blockchain Fundamentals, students will have a deeper understanding of blockchain, which they can use to formulate their own mental models, hypotheses, and informed use cases for blockchain, imperative to understanding the industry.
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