Blockchain Fundamentals is a short course designed to introduce learners to the essentials of blockchain technology — from its origins and core concepts to its applications in the real world. Whether you’re an IT professional or simply curious about emerging technologies, this course offers a clear and practical starting point.
You’ll build a strong foundation in key topics such as hashing, consensus mechanisms, and transaction security, and explore how blockchain can be integrated into business and technology contexts. While cryptocurrency is covered as one example of blockchain in action, the course is not a financial or trading course focused on digital currencies.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident navigating the basics of blockchain and considering how it might be applied across different industries and use cases.
Difficulty
Beginner
Cost
Free!
Duration
4 weeksUse the form below to enrol in this short course, once submitted you will receive a signup email with login details for our learning site.
Dr Rich Lane is the Chief Technology Officer at One Orange Cow and DataOT, where he leads innovative projects across blockchain, SaaS, and digital solutions. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked extensively on technology initiatives both in Australia and overseas, delivering scalable solutions for clients across diverse sectors. He holds a Doctorate from California Southern University and an MBA from 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.
This course aims to introduce learners to the essentials of blockchain technology, from its origins and underlying concepts to its potential in real-world settings. Designed for both professionals and interested newcomers, it builds a solid foundation in key topics like hashing, consensus mechanisms, and transaction security, while also exploring how blockchain can be integrated into business and technology. While cryptocurrency is discussed as one application of blockchain, the course is not a financial course solely about digital currencies. By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident navigating the basics of blockchain and considering its broader applications.
In addition to the weekly hour-long interactive webinars, you will be provided with suggested reading materials / research papers and an active discussion forum and a weekly activity to complete.
Yes — the short course exam will be a timed, open-book exam that you will sit at your computer.
Yes — provided you receive a pass mark (50% or over) for course assessment, which comprises the exam and any available participation marks.
No, you can sit this short course all by itself but you may consider taking some of our beginner level short courses on Networking & SysAdmin and Cyber Security first.
Yes — successful completion of three or more of our short courses will qualify you for one credit for an industry elective subject in our postgraduate courses. Click here for further details.
No — all essential materials will be supplied.
Yes — all webinars are recorded and you will be able to access them, and all other free course materials, by registering for the course.
