New Free Short Course: Blockchain Fundamentals Starts 25 June
June 11, 2025
The future is decentralised — are you ready for it?
Blockchain is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a transformative force across finance, supply chains, healthcare, and beyond. Whether you’re an IT professional, a business leader, or simply tech-curious, understanding blockchain is becoming essential. That’s why we’re launching a new free short course Blockchain Fundamentals, starting Wednesday 25 June at 7:30 PM (Sydney time).
This course is designed to help you build a strong foundation in blockchain — the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies, enables smart contracts, and is rapidly reshaping how we manage trust and data.
🚀 Why Learn Blockchain Now?
From global banking to local logistics, blockchain is being adopted across industries to improve transparency, security, and efficiency. Staying up to date with emerging technologies like blockchain not only keeps your skills relevant — it also opens doors to future-focused career opportunities.
Whether you’re looking to upskill for work, enhance your understanding of decentralised technologies, or explore how blockchain fits into broader IT ecosystems, this course is a practical place to start.
📅 Course Structure and Schedule
The Blockchain Fundamentals course runs over four weeks, with one live webinar each Wednesday evening. Each session explores a key area of blockchain, from its origins to its most advanced capabilities.
Module 1: The Story and Need for Blockchain
📅 Wednesday 25 June, 7:30 PM (Sydney Time)
Learn why blockchain was invented and how it addresses real-world challenges like trust, data integrity, and decentralisation.
Module 2: Core Concepts – Hashing, Digital Signatures, and Consensus Mechanisms
📅 Wednesday 2 July, 7:30 PM (Sydney Time)
Dive into the core building blocks that power blockchain: cryptographic hashing, digital signatures, and consensus models like Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake.
Module 3: Blockchain Architectures and Business Integration
📅 Wednesday 9 July, 7:30 PM (Sydney Time)
Explore different blockchain architectures (public vs private), smart contracts, and how blockchain can integrate with existing business systems through APIs and middleware.
Module 4: Advanced Topics and Emerging Trends
📅 Wednesday 16 July, 7:30 PM (Sydney Time)
Get a glimpse into the future with topics like Zero-Knowledge Proofs, interoperability between blockchains, and the real-world challenges businesses face in adoption.
👨🏫 Meet Your Instructor: Dr Rich Lane
The course will be led by Dr Rich Lane, Chief Technology Officer at One Orange Cow and DataOT. With over 25 years of global experience in tech innovation, Dr Lane has worked on blockchain, SaaS, and digital transformation projects across a range of industries. He holds a Doctorate from California Southern University and is an alumni of Charles Sturt University/IT Masters.
Rich is also a casual academic in the postgraduate program at the University of Technology Sydney and serves as the President of the Doctoral Student Association covering Trident, California Southern, and American InterContinental Universities. He also holds three blockchain-related patents focused on transaction systems and payment processing technologies.
🎓 A Taste of Postgraduate Study — Free Short Course Blockchain Fundamentals
Blockchain Fundamentals is also a great way to experience what it’s like to study online with Charles Sturt University and IT Masters. Delivered 100% online and completely free of charge, these short courses give you access to the same expert instructors and content as our postgraduate programs.
Successfully completing up to three short courses could even earn you credit towards a Masters degree, saving you time and up to $4,050 in subject fees.
🔍 What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the course, you’ll:
- Understand the core principles and terminology of blockchain
- Recognise how blockchain is applied in both technical and business settings
- Gain confidence in discussing and evaluating blockchain solutions
- Be better prepared to explore further study or career opportunities in blockchain, fintech, cybersecurity, and beyond
📝 Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re starting your blockchain journey or looking to brush up on the basics, this course offers a practical, up-to-date entry point led by an expert in the field.
👉 Register now for Blockchain Fundamentals and take your first step into the future of digital trust.
