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Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija, HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Blockchain Foundations and Distributed Ledger Systems
Jurgita Raišytė
Course Information
Thematic Area
Blockchain Technologies
Study Format
Online
Course Type
Microcredential
Date
TBA
Sync Hours
5-10
Async Hours
40-45
Sectors
Information & Communication Technologies (ICT); FinTech & Emerging Technologies (Banking, Insurance, FinTech); Legal and Regulatory Services; ICT and Cybersecurity; Supply Chain and Logistics; Public Sector and e-Government
EQF Level
4
SDGs
SDG 4 – Quality Education
Course Description
Introductory microcredential covering blockchain and distributed ledgers: how blocks are cryptographically linked, consensus in trust-less networks, and decentralisation via real case studies. Learners deploy and interact with a lightweight private blockchain in the browser and gain basics in terminology and smart contracts (foundations, applications, and simple automated agreements).
Assessment
Self-Assessment Quizzes; Practical Lab Exercises; Assignments; Essays/Reports; Knowledge Checks; Final Exam (Online); Case Studies; Projects
Study Methods
Lectures; Videos; Hands on Labs; Practical Labs; Case Studies; Live Code Demos; Code Reviews; Literature Reading
Learning Outcomes
Describe block structure (header/body/Merkle tree) and role of hashing; compare PoW vs PoS vs BFT on security/scalability/energy; build and run a lightweight private chain in a browser simulator; evaluate suitability of blockchain for business problems; communicate core concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Hard Skills
Foundational blockchain concepts; Block/ledger structure; Comparing PoW/PoS/BFT; Evaluating use-case suitability
Soft Skills
Critical thinking; Analytical writing; Effective communication
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