Best online blockchain courses for beginners
Blockchain has become one of the fastest growing areas in tech, and it’s not hard to see why.
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While originally devised for digital currency such as Bitcoin, the tech community is now finding other potential uses for this innovative technology. As a result, lots of enthusiastic individuals want to get in on the action (and we can’t say we blame them).
The distributed technology ledger represents the future and in 2019 blockchain will be more popular than ever (See here for a full definition).
If you want to learn more about this exciting area of tech then check out our top online courses below.
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Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme
Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme
The Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme was developed by the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and online education provider, GetSmarter to teach business leaders and innovators about the technology by showcasing best use cases, value propositions, and implementation strategies for blockchain.
The online course lasts forsix weeks, with a recommended study time of 12-15 hoursper week.The programme isled by a team of global blockchain experts who provide training, industry insights, discussions, videos and interviews. Case studies and industry-specific content are provided throughout the course.
Udemy: Blockchain and Bitcoin Fundamentals
Udemyprovides pay-as-you-go online courses, including lots off blockchain specific online courses, from beginner to advanced. There are too many to list here, but we’ve picked our favourites.
Blockchain and Bitcoin Fundamentals
This is a best-selling video course (with a PDF glossary) that encompasses all the basics.
The course currently has a 4.6 star rating and is taught by George Levy, an award-winning instructor on blockchain and Bitcoin.
There are no requirements for enrollment. You simply need to have a business interest in the subject matter and a willingness to learn. The course is currently on offer for just £11.99.
Below are some similar courses on Udemy that we also liked.
The Basics of Blockchain: Ethereum, Bitcoin, & MoreSkill level: BeginnerDuration: 3 hours 30 minutesMore information.
Build a Blockchain and a Cryptocurrency from ScratchSkill level: Intermediate Duration: 6 hours 30 minutesMore information.
Blockchain Technology: A Guide To The Blockchain EcosystemSkill level: All levelsDuration: 1 hourMore information.
IBM Blockchain Essentials
IBM Blockchain Essentials
This self-paced course is designed to give participants anunderstanding of blockchain principles and practices and how they can solve business problems. It provides an overview of how blockchain and distributed ledger systems works, the key concepts and use cases for the technology and how assets can be transferred in a blockchain network.
The minimum pass mark for the course is 70 percent. The review questions are worth 40 percent and the final exam is worth 60 percent of the total course mark.
Blockchain Council: Certified Blockchain Expert
Blockchain Council: Certified Blockchain Expert
The Certified Blockchain Expert certification is an online exam-based programme focused on teaching practical blockchain knowledge.
The course is split up into six different modules and takes an estimated six hours to complete, but all the modules are self-paced meaning you can take your time and really digest the information.
Coursera
Coursera provides a large number of courses, which include recorded video lectures, auto-grading, peer-reviewed assignments and community discussion forums. When you complete a course, you’ll receive a sharable electronic Course Certificate. Prices vary, but the cheapest option (anywhere from $29 – $99) is the range of online courses. Here’s our favourites that cover blockchain.
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency TechnologiesSkill level: BeginnerDuration: 18 hoursMore information.
Bitcoin BasicsSkill level: BeginnerDuration: 10 hoursMore information.
Bitcoin SpecializationSkill level: IntermediateDuration: 10 hours per week across two monthsMore information.
The Khan Academy: Bitcoin: Transaction block chains
The Khan Academy: Bitcoin: Transaction block chains
The Khan Academy offers a large range of free short video explainers and tutorials.It doesn’t offer accredited courses, but is a great option for those looking for a taster of pretty complex subjects.
The Bitcoin: Transaction block chains course was created by Zulfikar Ramzan and teaches students about the mechanics of a Bitcoin transaction.
Pluralsight
On-demand online courses providerPluralsightoffers a range of blockchain-specific courses. The companyruns a monthly or yearly subscription, so you can get full access to its entire course database for $35 per month or $299 for the year.
Blockchain FundamentalsSkill level: Beginner Duration: 2 hours 20 minutesMore information.
Surveying Blockchain Technologies for EnterpriseSkill level: Beginner Duration: 1 hour 17 minutesMore information.
Blockchain – Principles and PracticesSkill level: Intermediate Duration: 2 hours 41 minutesMore information.
Simplilearn: Blockchain Certification Training
Simplilearn: Blockchain Certification Training
Simplilearn’s Blockchain Certification Training offers hands-on training on Bitcoins, Ethereum, Hyperledger, and Multichain scenarios.
The course offers an in-depth learning experience and more than 40 hands-on exercises with integrated labs,11 practical projects, case studies and 24/7 support with dedicated project mentoring sessions.
Users can choose from the £1,099 Self-Paced Learning course, which comes with lifetime access to self-paced e-learning content, or the £1,199 Online Classroom Flexi-Pass, which also includes 90 days of flexible access to instructor-led online training classes. Simplilearn also offers corporate training solutions at prices available on request.
FutureLearn: Blockchain in the Energy Sector
FutureLearn provides a host offree online courses from top universities and large organisations, including one focused on blockchain.
FutureLearn: Blockchain in the Energy Sector
This course examines thedisruptive potential of blockchain technology in the energy sector, covering subjects including digital currencies, the evolution of the technology, smart contracts, decentralised applications, P2P energy trading and blockchain applied to electric vehicle charging.
The course is open to beginners and offers both free and paid for options. Users who pay for their courses will also get accessto the courses’ tests and a print and digital Certificate of Achievement once they’re eligible.
LinkedIn Learning: Blockchain: Beyond the Basics
LinkedIn Learning: Blockchain: Beyond the Basics
Taking out a membership with online course provider LinkedIn Learning (previously Lynda.com) will set you back £25.19 per month for a monthly subscription or £15.12 per month for an annual subscription, which will grant you access to over 13,000 courses. We particularly like their Blockchain: Beyond the Basics course. Taught by Jonathan Reichental, this course is perfect for intermediates and can be completed in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
