Objectives

? Explain the fundamental concepts of blockchain - decentralisation, consensus and security.
? Explain the fundamental concepts of blockchain technology, including Distributed
Ledger Technology (DLT), cryptography and hashing.
? Understand the evolution of blockchain technology and assess its importance in solving
current challenges in various sectors.
? Understand the evolution of blockchain technology, including Bitcoin and other important applications
.
? Evaluate the main features and benefits of blockchain technology, such as security,
transparency, immutability and decentralisation.
? Analyse blockchain applications in various sectors, such as finance, supply chain management
, healthcare and voting systems.
? Identify the challenges and limitations associated with blockchain technology, including scalability,
security risks and energy consumption.

Professional Goals

Recipients

Professionals who work directly with the creation and maintenance of blockchain networks, software specialists who wish to expand their knowledge of decentralised technologies, students of computer science and related courses who wish to deepen their knowledge of blockchain and cryptography, professionals who provide consultancy services in areas with potential links to blockchain, cryptography and information security.

Condições de Acesso

The course is free of charge and has no prior application requirements.

The training aims to provide essential fundamentals for understanding Blockchain technology.

Partnerships

The partners in this micro-accreditation programme are: the University of Aveiro, ISCTE, Universidade Nova, the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda and the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria.

Contacts

Course coordinator

Renato Heitor Correia Domingues

Gabinete: 0217