RMIT launches Australian-first blockchain strategy course

Australia’s first blockchain strategy course has been launched by RMIT University.

The course was developed with industry to enable business leaders to develop a rich and relevant understanding of blockchain. The 8-week online course starts on 19 March and was developed by the university’s Blockchain Innovation Hub, Stone & Chalk and Accenture.

From crypto start-ups to established enterprises, global demand for blockchain expertise is far outstripping supply, making it one of the most sought after areas for technology recruitment. In fact, blockchain development is the second-hottest skill in the job market today, growing more than 200%.

The course will be of particular interest to business leaders and the next generation of entrepreneurs looking to develop a rich and relevant understanding of blockchain, what it is and how it will impact their industry and business.

“This course harnesses the creativity and entrepreneurship that RMIT is renowned for. It gives them the knowledge they need to be ready for life and work, and to succeed in the 21st-century workforce,” said Martin Bean, Vice Chancellor, RMIT.

“Blockchain is now becoming a core part of contemporary digital literacy and we’re delighted to offer an industry-focused program built in collaboration with our partners at Accenture and Stone & Chalk, as well as the Blockchain Innovation Hub.”

Blockchain strategy will take students through the following:

• Conceptual understanding of blockchain technology.
• Conceptual understanding of potential impact of blockchain on wider society.
• Use cases across different industries.
• Blockchain value propositions.
• Strategic frameworks for applying blockchain to your business.
• Deeper technical understanding and application of blockchain and blockchain environments.

The course costs $1600 with an early-bird cost of $1300 available.

"Blockchain will play a critical role in the future of business, with its application already prevalent across multiple industries like finance, government, energy and health care,” said Helen Souness, CEO, RMIT Online.

“This course will equip business leaders, managers and decision makers with the relevant understanding of blockchain and skills to consider how it will impact the strategy of the businesses they run.

“With every major innovation in technology comes great opportunities and new risks. At RMIT Online, we believe individuals and businesses need to understand technology quickly, to adapt their strategy to meet these opportunities. This course aims to do that.”

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