Introduction to Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)

Discover distributed ledger technology and blockchain for business

On this course, you’ll get an introduction to blockchain and DLT through a case study of a company that uses various aspects of the technologies to solve business problems.

You’ll discover how and why blockchain technologies can be used in business to improve processes and inform decision-making.

You’ll explore its Bitcoin beginnings and learn how blockchains can change how information and value is stored, transferred and coordinated.

You’ll also consider how DLT can be used to change current business models through the use of smart contracts and secure data coordination.

This course was created by the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies, the oldest and largest academic blockchain centre in the world that has pioneered executive education for blockchain and DLT education.

The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics of blockchain technology and how it can be applied to business problems.

It will be particularly useful for business executives exploring the use of blockchain at their companies.

This course is also suitable as an introductory course for those who want to explore the possibility of upskilling with blockchain knowledge.