Introduction to Blockchain for Global Commerce
This course is part of Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Learn blockchain fundamentals and trust establishment mechanisms
Understand nine types of digital assets and tokenization
Master smart contracts and their practical applications
Explore blockchain design principles and implementation challenges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6 Hours PreRecorded video
36 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces blockchain technology and its transformative potential in global commerce. Through six detailed modules, students explore blockchain fundamentals, design principles, digital assets, smart contracts, and implementation challenges. The curriculum covers key concepts including trust protocols, cryptography, and various types of blockchain networks. With insights from industry practitioners and real-world applications, learners gain a thorough understanding of how blockchain technology is revolutionizing business and economic activity.
The Second Era of the Internet
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Blockchain Design Principles
Module 2 · 6 Hours to complete
Digital Assets
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Smart Contracts
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Public, Private, and Consortium Blockchains
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Blockchain Implementation Challenges
Module 6 · 8 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Web3 and Blockchain in Global Commerce
Instructors
Blockchain Pioneer and Author Shapes Digital Innovation Through Global Research
Alex Tapscott, born in 1986 in Toronto, has established himself as a leading voice in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency innovation. After graduating cum laude from Amherst College with a BA in Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought, he combined his business acumen with technological expertise to become a globally recognized authority in emerging technologies. Together with his father Don Tapscott, he co-authored the bestselling book "Blockchain Revolution" and co-founded the Blockchain Research Institute, a multi-million dollar think-tank investigating blockchain strategies and applications. His contributions to digital transformation earned him and his father the Digital Thinking Award from Thinkers50. Beyond his academic work, Tapscott's early career included representing Canada as captain of the Men's Rugby Under-21 Team. His expertise spans blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and their impact on business, society, and government, demonstrated through his widely viewed TEDx San Francisco talk and his advisory roles with various organizations, including Elections Canada and several early-stage startups.
Global Technology Thought Leader Shapes Digital Transformation Through Blockchain Innovation
Don Tapscott stands as a preeminent authority on technology's impact on business and society, serving as an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD and co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute. His influential career spans over three decades, during which he has authored sixteen groundbreaking books, including the internationally acclaimed "Wikinomics" and "Blockchain Revolution," the latter co-authored with his son Alex Tapscott. As CEO of the Tapscott Group and Executive Chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute, he leads over eighty research projects investigating blockchain strategy and implementation. His contributions have earned him membership in the Order of Canada and recognition as the second most influential Management Thinker globally by Thinkers50. Beyond his academic role at INSEAD, he serves as Chancellor of Trent University in Ontario, where he continues to shape understanding of technological revolutions and their societal impact. His work consistently demonstrates how blockchain technology and digital transformation are reshaping business models, governance structures, and social interactions in the emerging digital economy.
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