Exploring Blockchain


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

If you've been told that you need to adopt blockchain but have no idea why, you're not alone. Explore blockchain, including its history and application.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Exploring Blockchain

  • describe the basic purpose of blockchain technology
  • define the history of blockchain from its beginnings to the present
  • specify the different companies and organizations that would benefit from blockchain technology
  • define the benefits of blockchain technology
  • specify the limitations of blockchain technology
  • describe the potential risks behind blockchain technology
  • describe how blockchain is used in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin
  • define how blockchain is being leveraged in healthcare
  • specify how blockchain is being leveraged in the insurance and banking industries
  • describe how blockchain is used in supply chain management
  • describe blockchain technology, industries that use it, and the pros and cons of blockchain
  • Course Number:
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    Expertise Level
    Beginner