There are no formal pre-requisites for this course. However it is targeted at those with a technical background as it includes discussion of basic computer science concepts and contains simple, fully-guided programming in Javascript.
The course will focus on the use of distributed ledgers in business scenarios, and not on the use of (and investment in) cryptocurrencies.
It will look at a range of different blockchain frameworks, with a particular emphasis on technology from the Linux Foundation Hyperledger project. This is an open source collaborative effort created to advance cross-industry blockchain technologies. Tutorials will focus mainly on Hyperledger Fabric for the blockchain ledger implementation.
The course will consist of four modules:
Blockchain Concepts
- Introduction to blockchain and why it is important
- State of the community
- Different blockchain implementations
- Real-world blockchain examples
Blockchain Applications
- Design Thinking for blockchain projects
- Identifying good blockchain use-cases
- Designing blockchain solutions
- Modelling blockchain applications
Blockchain Technology
- Blockchain technical concepts
- Hyperledger Fabric
- Blockchain development tools
- Smart contracts and applications
Blockchain Practices
- Using administration tools
- Blockchain platforms
- Good blockchain architectures
- Building blockchain applications
Software Engineering Tutorials
In order to take advantage of the software engineering tutorials, we would request that you bring your own laptop.
These will require a minimum specification (See 'IT Requirements' section below), as the course will use an online development environment through a Firefox or Chrome browser.
