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Blockchain Applications Certificate

Apply blockchain technology to real-world business challenges as you learn from a top-10 ranked university in the United States. Earn a powerful university-issued career credential in as little as three months.

Class starts January 30

3-4 months

$3000

Four payments of $750 or pay all at once and save 5%

100% online

Includes real-world projects and live expert instruction

No application necessary. Enroll today!

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With this online certificate program, you can earn a high quality university-issued career credential at a breakthrough price in a flexible, interactive format. Benefit from a deeply engaging learning experience with real-world projects and live, expert instruction.

Earn an NFT Certificate and Degree Scholarship

Students who successfully complete the program will receive their certificate of completion via a technologically appropriate format—as NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. Students will also be eligible to earn a scholarship that will cover 10% of the cost of Duke University’s Master of Engineering in FinTech if you apply and are accepted to the program. You’ll also be able to fast track your application for the master’s program. This program does not count as credit toward the full degree.

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Receive a university-issued certificate that you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile. Demonstrate your skills through real-world projects and create work samples that help you stand out in your job search.

Duke Blockchain

Program description

Learn how to use blockchain to solve real-world financial market challenges. No application necessary.

Required background

There are no prerequisites for this program.

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Skills you will gain

  • Secure software development
  • Machine learning
  • Blockchain technology
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Solution development
  • Blockchain applications
  • Cryptography
  • Financial technology deployment

Overview

From bitcoin to blockchain, financial technology (FinTech) is changing the way we think about financial services. With blockchain technology serving as an encryption base for a variety of applications, understanding its use and limitations is a critical skill for leaders across industries. In this program, you will complete a real module from Duke University’s Master of Engineering in Financial Technology program. Through these courses, you'll explore the history, current environment, and near-term outlook of FinTech, focusing on applications of blockchain technology.

Blockchain technology plays a significant part in what is characterized by the term “FinTech.” The immutability and transparency of the technology is facilitating both traditional transactions, for example; credit, supply chain, and voting, as well as new areas; IOT, digital currencies, identity management, and novel ways of incentivizing activity. Given the breadth of applications, the potential impact of blockchain technology on finance and beyond is extraordinary.

After you complete this program, you will be eligible for a scholarship and fast-tracked application process if you decide to apply to Duke University's Master of Engineering in FinTech program.

Want to learn more about the Master of Engineering Fintech program? Visit the Duke University website(Want to learn more about the Master of Engineering Fintech program? Visit the Duke University website.

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3 courses and 4 hands-on projects

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Earn a scholarship toward the online or on-campus Master of Engineering in FinTech

Technologies like machine learning and blockchain are driving advances across the financial sector. The Duke Master of Engineering in Financial Technology (FinTech) will prepare you with the technical, financial and management skills to lead the next generation of financial innovation.

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Blockchain Applications Certificate

Blockchain Applications Certificate Certificate Earn a 10% scholarship towards:

After you complete this program, you will be eligible for a 10% scholarship and fast-tracked application process if you decide to apply to Duke University's Master of Engineering in FinTech program. This program does not count as credit toward the full degree.

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