FinTech – Blockchain (Intermediate)

Course Date:
TBA

Registration Period:
TBA

Duration:
120 hours (inclusive of 40 hours of e-learning & 21 hours of projects)

Time:
TBA

Mode of Training:
Blended (F2F & Online Synchronous)

Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic

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Course Objective

This course is designed for participants to learn advanced concepts in blockchain and join the senior ranks of the senior blockchain professionals in the financial services industry. At the end of the 120-hour course, participants will learn how to issue an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), apply Design Thinking in blockchain projects, create and set up a Permissioned Blockchain for Enterprise projects.

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Course Outline

Topic 1: Forks, Hard & Soft

Topic 2: Consensus Beyond Proof of Work

Topic 3: Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
• What are they?
• Case Studies – Whitepapers
• The ICO Industry
• Regulations on ICO
• Lab 1: Issuing an ICO

Topic 4: Enterprise Blockchains
• The Case for Permissioned Blockchains
• Use Cases: Trade & Finance
• Lab 2: Design Thinking for Blockchain
• Lab 3: Create a Permissioned Blockchain

Topic 5: Architecting a Blockchain Solution
• Lab 4: Set Up a Permissioned Blockchain

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Suitable for

Senior Blockchain/DLT developers, consultant, Blockchain/DLT Project Manager, Blockchain/DLT Architect

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Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge

Deep understanding of the concepts of a programming language like Javascript 

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Award / Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Applicants/Eligibility	Total fees (incl. GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above1	$726.00
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$1,926.00
Singapore Permanent Residents	$1,926.00
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents2	$726.00
Full Course Fee	$6,420.00

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here. 
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

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Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

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Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy

c) For payment via PayNow, please enter the UEN No. T08GB0056ACET and indicate the invoice/registration number. 

*With effect from 1 August 2021, cheque payment will not be available.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.