Blockchain Essentials For Finance Professionals

Master Blockchain Technology: Explore Smart Contracts, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Ethereum Development

What you'll learn

Define the core principles of blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and digital ledgers in financial applications.

Analyze the impact of blockchain on banking, payments, trading, and investment, including the rise of DeFi and tokenization.

Develop and deploy smart contracts on Ethereum using Solidity, while exploring blockchain platforms like Bitcoin and Hyperledger Fabric.

Apply blockchain solutions to real-world financial challenges, leveraging hands-on tools and frameworks to optimize business operations.

Requirements

Basic Finance Knowledge: Understanding financial transactions, trading, and investment concepts.

Basic Tech Skills: Comfort with using online tools and software (no coding experience required for most parts).

Interest in Blockchain & Innovation: A curiosity about how blockchain is shaping the future of finance.

Description

Course Description:The financial landscape is evolving and blockchain technology is disrupting finance like never before. Do you know, as per PWC, by 2030, the global blockchain market is expected to reach $1.76 trillion fueled by innovation in financial, marketing and customer engagement industries1. A 2022 Deloitte Global Blockchain Survey found that over 60% of financial institutions are actively investing in blockchain solutions, highlighting its increasing importance in the industry2. If you’re in finance, banking, trading, or fintech, understanding blockchain is no longer optional—it’s essential.This course is designed to help you bridge that gap and harness blockchain's potential to revolutionize finance. This course goes beyond theory guiding you through blockchain fundamentals to hands-on implementation with real-world financial applications. Whether you’re a trader, finance professional, or entrepreneur, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply blockchain in your industry.Here are the key concepts that we will cover in this course:Blockchain Basics: How blockchain ensures security, transparency, and decentralization.Decentralized Systems & Digital Ledgers: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and private blockchains.Smart Contracts & DApps: Writing and deploying Solidity smart contracts on Ethereum.Financial Applications of Blockchain: Crypto payments, stock trading, tokenization, and DeFi.Hands-on Projects: Setting up wallets, exploring Bitcoin transactions, launching smart contracts, and building real blockchain solutions.By the end of this course, you will: Gain a solid foundation in blockchain technology and discover how it is transforming finance.Dive deep into real-world applications, exploring how blockchain is revolutionizing banking, payments, and stock trading.Get hands-on experience developing and deploying smart contracts using Solidity on Ethereum.Navigate leading blockchain platforms like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger Fabric, equipping yourself with industry-relevant skills.Tackle real-world financial challenges through hands-on projects, empowering you to implement blockchain solutions with confidence.How does this course help you?Stay ahead in finance and fintech – Gain in-demand blockchain expertise to enhance your career in banking, payments, and trading.Develop hands-on blockchain skills – Learn to build and deploy smart contracts, work with DeFi applications, and use blockchain tools effectively.Understand blockchain's real-world impact – Analyze how blockchain is transforming global financial systems, from stock markets to cross-border payments.Prepare for high-paying blockchain roles – Position yourself for emerging opportunities in blockchain development, fintech startups, and decentralized finance.Apply blockchain to business solutions – Explore how enterprises are leveraging blockchain for automation, security, and cost savings.This 4-hour practical course is structured into six sections with a mix of talking-head explanations and engaging screen-share tutorials to ensure you not only learn but also apply blockchain in real-world finance.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome & Course Overview

Lecture 2 Tips for Helpful Completion

Lecture 3 Evolution of Blockchain in Finance

Section 2: Blockchain Technology: The Essentials

Lecture 4 Core Principles of Blockchain

Lecture 5 What Is Blockchain Technology? A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide

Lecture 6 Consensus Mechanisms (PoW vs. PoS)

Lecture 7 Bitcoin & Ethereum – How They Work

Lecture 8 Exploring Bitcoin Transactions

Lecture 9 Hands-on-lab: Setting Up an Ethereum Wallet & Sending Transactions

Section 3: Decentralized Systems and Digital Ledgers

Lecture 10 Decentralization vs. Centralization

Lecture 11 Public, Private & Consortium Blockchains

Lecture 12 Types of Blockchain – GeeksforGeeks

Lecture 13 Hyperledger Fabric & Enterprise Blockchains

Lecture 14 Running a Local Ethereum Node

Lecture 15 Hands-on-lab: Creating and Querying a Hyperledger Fabric Network

Section 4: Smart Contracts and Blockchain Tools

Lecture 16 Introduction to Smart Contracts

Lecture 17 Solidity Basics – Writing a Smart Contract

Lecture 18 Writing & Deploying a Smart Contract on Ethereum

Lecture 19 DeFi & Tokenization in Finance

Lecture 20 What is DeFi? A Beginner's Guide to Decentralized Finance

Lecture 21 Hands-on-lab: Interacting with a Smart Contract using Web3.js

Section 5: Blockchain in Financial Industry

Lecture 22 Blockchain in Banking & Payments

Lecture 23 Blockchain Cross Border Payments: Ultimate Guide for 2025

Lecture 24 Blockchain in Stock Markets & Trading

Lecture 25 Implementing Blockchain in Business Operations

Lecture 26 Creating a Private Blockchain Network

Lecture 27 Hands-on-lab: Exploring Smart Contracts in Financial Applications

Section 6: Wrap-Up and Capstone

Lecture 28 Course wrap up video

Lecture 29 Capstone Project: Building a Decentralized Financial Application (DeFi DApp)

Finance professionals,Traders and investors,Technology and financial technology enthusiasts,Business leaders and entrepreneurs