Understand the fundamentals and impact of blockchain, and work with leading industry experts to build a real-world strategy for your business.
You’ve probably heard of blockchain. It’s the technology that powers a US$180 billion cryptocurrency industry. But the truth is, cryptocurrencies (e.g. Bitcoin) are only a small part of blockchain’s potential. We’re here to show you the big picture. RMIT is the first Australian university to offer a dedicated blockchain short course: Developing Blockchain Strategy. We’ve partnered with industry leaders, like Accenture and Stone & Chalk, to develop a hands-on blockchain program. It’s a course for people who want to build real-world strategies and upskill fast.
We’ll start with the technology itself – the foundational structures and how they work. Then we’ll take a look at the scope of the wider blockchain industry. The key stakeholders. The scale and pace of investment. And how you can apply these learnings to your own business.
No entry requirements for the course, just bring a positive and inquisitive attitude as we will be discussing complex concepts.
Conceptual understanding of blockchain technology; framework for applying blockchain to your business; key technical, legal and regulatory considerations; cost benefit analysis.
After completing an RMIT Future Skills course, you will earn an RMIT credential which can be validated, recognised and shared on social media platforms.
Module 1
What is blockchain
Core blockchain concepts
Evolution of blockchain
Dark markets and Bitcoin
Module 2
The case for blockchain
Decentralising trust
Research a blockchain case study
Module 3
Blockchain in financial services sector
Impact on financial services
Permissioned and permissionless networks
Disruption to banking
Module 4
Hurdles to adoption, impact on the business
Blockchain and the law
Regulatory risks and legal challenges
Module 5
The edges of innovation
Industrial and digital disruption
Approaches to deploying blockchain
Proof of concept to production
Module 6
Implementing BC technology: strategic approaches
Strategic framework and approaches
Challenges and benefits in your industry
Module 7
Building your blockchain strategy
Finalise and present your framework
Reflect and iterate with peers
Module 8
What's next?
Tap into industry experts
Future exploration on emerging trends
Get ready to meet some of the biggest names in the business
Stone and Chalk are the champions of early adopters. They’re Asia’s largest fintech hub – a not-for-profit that supports innovative, boundary-pushing tech start-ups. When it comes to blockchain application in Australia, they’re the ones blazing the trail.
Accenture’s motto is simple: ‘New isn’t on its way. We’re applying it right now.’ They’re one of the world’s biggest technology agencies, providing blockchain solutions for most of the Fortune Global 500. They even run dedicated Blockchain Bootcamps.