Course Overview
Strengthen your technical understanding of blockchain and evaluate the different platforms to create your own blockchain solution architecture, without even needing to code.
Designing Blockchain Solutions builds on our Developing Blockchain Strategy course. We’re moving beyond the theory here, and onto practical applications – using blockchain to solve real world business problems. This course requires a more technical understanding and will be a deeper dive into the fundamentals of blockchain infrastructure.
Along the way, you’ll be supported by expert mentors, complete an end-to-end industry project and delve into blockchain tools like Ethereum, Sawtooth, Fabric and Composer. There’s no other course like it in Australia.
This course builds on Developing Blockchain Strategy, taking you on a more technical, solutions driven approach. You’ll learn to design blockchain solutions, assess opportunities and pitfalls, pick the best strategy and scope actual blockchain solution infrastructure. No coding required.
What You'll Learn
This course builds on Developing Blockchain Strategy, taking you on a more technical, solutions driven approach. You’ll learn to design blockchain solutions, assess opportunities and pitfalls, pick the best strategy and scope actual blockchain solution infrastructure. No coding required.
You’ll Learn:
- How to approach a blockchain design challenge
- How to Analyse real-world blockchain case studies
- To Evaluate platforms including Ethereum, Sawtooth, Fabric and Composer
- How to understand the implementation of smart contracts and how to manage them
- To complete an end-to-end blockchain design projects
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 6 weeks
- Approximately 5-8 hours per week
Course Features
100% online – The freedom of online learning means you can study around your work and life commitments. It’s the same qualification but built around your schedule.
Real-world skills – Our courses and degrees are all about practical learning. Get job-ready skills you can actually apply or build a portfolio to show future employers.
Industry connected – We work closely with leading industry partners to make sure our courses are relevant for the future of work.
Network – Studying online doesn’t mean you are studying alone. You’ll join a powerful global network of peers, academics and industry experts.
Supported community – Take advantage of the team of RMIT Online staff who are there to help you along your journey.
RMIT credential – Your skills will be rigorously assessed and recognised by one of Australia’s most innovative and respected technology institutions, not to mention employers in the field.
Subjects
- Current landscape for blockchain and DLT and integration with existing tech
- End-to-end project process
- Reference architecture and functional requirements
- Discover the blockchain tech stack: core building blocks, cryptography, nodes and transactions
- Understand and managing smart contracts
- Network types – public, private and consortium
- Consensus mechanisms
- On-chain and off-chain governance
- Deep dive into key platforms including Hyperledger (Sawtooth, Fabric) and Ethereum
- Platform evaluation framework
- Vendor assessment framework
- Project reflection with peers
- Tap into industry experts
- Future exploration on emerging trends
About RMIT Online
A world-class education delivered 100% online.
RMIT University is a world leader in Art and Design, Architecture and the Built Environment, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, and Business and Management Studies. Ranked among the top 15 universities in Australia and 16th in the world for universities less than 50 years old, RMIT is known for being industry-led and producing exceptional career outcomes.
One of Australia’s original tertiary institutions, RMIT University has earned an international reputation for creating exceptional, employable and highly skilled graduates who want more out of their careers. We offer vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programs across a broad range of disciplines, on-campus in Australia and around the world.
RMIT is now taking this excellence in work-connected learning online. Our new 100 per cent online, intensive postgraduate programs are designed for ambitious working professionals who are aiming high with their careers.
This carefully selected range of online programs brings together the academic rigour and industry connectivity of the on-campus versions and optimises them for the digital world. You’ll learn how to push the boundaries of what’s possible, create valuable connections and take your career into your own hands.
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