Program Overview

Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology

The course offers an introduction to blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) grounded in real-world use cases and practical application. The goal of the course is to understand blockchain technology fundamentals that can be applied across any domain, industry, and use case in both the public and private sector.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online
• Cost: Starting at $1,100.00
• Typically Available: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals, unique characteristics, and mechanics of distributed ledger (DLT) and blockchain technology, and how it differs from traditional technologies
• Appreciate and articulate the paradigm shift that blockchain technology presents and requires
• Complement expertise of traditional technologies with an understanding of decentralized and distributed technologies
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of how blockchain can improve a response to critical problems and challenges in both public and private sectors
• Understand how blockchain technology is different from the sometimes-better-known bitcoin
• Participate in meaningful discussions around the merits and risks of blockchain technology

About This Course

The course aims to provide a solid and holistic foundation of the technology which is useful irrespective of the function and role of the student. It covers the fundamentals, including understanding the difference between decentralization, distributed ledger (DLT), blockchain technology, and bitcoin. It also covers blockchain's unique characteristics which make it a powerful solution to solve some critical challenges.

Course Schedule

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 14
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Lucy Hakobyan
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Notes: Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
• Course Requirements: Internet access required to access course materials.

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 22 - September 6
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Lucy Hakobyan
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Notes: Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
• Course Requirements: Internet access required to access course materials.

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