FinTech – Blockchain (Beginners)

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FinTech – Blockchain (Beginners)

Overview

Course Date:
TBA
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration/Frequency:
120 hours (inclusive of 40 hours of e-learning & 21 hours of projects)
Mode of Training:
Blended (F2F & Online Synchronous)
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

Course Objective

This course is a complete introduction to blockchain application development and will enable participants to join the ranks of the blockchain professionals in the financial services industry. At the end of the 120-hr course, participants will learn how to set up blockchain, create cryptocurrencies and develop smart contracts.

Course Outline

Topic 1: What is Blockchain?
• Digital Cash, Bitcoin and Blockchain
• Cryptography in Blockchain
• Proof of Work, How it Works
• Byzantine Fault Tolerance, Consensus Protocols
• Lab 1: Set Up a Blockchain

Topic 2: How Bitcoin Works?
• Understanding Bitcoin Mining
• Mining Hardware

Topic 3: What’s in a Bitcoin Transaction?
• Wallets
• Public Private Keys
• Lab 2a: Using Crypto Wallets
• Lab 2b: Create a Cryptocurrency

Topic 4: Beyond Bitcoin – The Blockchain Ecosystem

Topic 5: Ethereum & Smart Contracts
• Lab 3: Writing a Smart Contract

Minimum Requirements

1. Participants must have understanding of a programming language like Javascript/ Python.

2. Participants will be required to attempt a mandatory test and pass this test. The test is single attempt only. Only participants who have successfully passed the test will be eligible to be enrolled into the programme.

3. Participants must have their own laptop pre-installed with a standard programming environment (Linux/Ubuntu or Mac OS X)
- Windows PCs with Virtual Machines running Linux/Ubuntu equipped with terminal and a text editor are accepted

Please note that participants with native Windows OS will need to ensure they can source for their own programming environment tools as this is a developer-centric course and Windows OS is not suitable for blockchain development.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Junior software developers/engineers with an interest in blockchain.
Professionals with development/programming background with an interest in blockchain.

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$3,600.00	$108.00	$508.00
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$2,800.00	$108.00	$1,308.00
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$2,800.00	$108.00	$1,308.00
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$3,600.00	$108.00	$508.00
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$360.00	$4,360.00