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Duration Recommended 6-10 hrs/week

1000+

Blockchain learners

300+

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Program Overview

Key Highlights

Designed for Working Professionals

13 Case studies and Assignments

IMT Ghaziabad's Alumni status

1-on-1 Industry Mentor

Timely doubt resolution

Disruptive technologies such as Blockchain and the Internet of Things will have a profound impact on the way we live and work
- Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi

Top Skills You Will Learn

Learn how to approach real-world business problems from the view more

Job Opportunities

Blockchain - Consultant/Analyst/Program Manager/Product Manaview more

Who is this program for?

Project Managers, Pre-sales Consultants, Solution Architectsview more

Minimum Eligibility

The applicant should have at least 2 years of work experiencview more

Syllabus

Best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases and projects, assignments and live sessions

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Platforms Covered

Executive program in Blockchain Technogy and Management

Receive the prestigious certificate from IMT Ghaziabad, ranked #12 in top B-schools in India by Business Today, 2018

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Earn the prestigious IMT Ghaziabad MDP Alumni status
Connect with a global network of Blockchain Professionals

Empowering learners of tomorrow

Over 2,300 students have completed this course and started working at their dream job, whats stopping you?

Industry Experts

Learn from India’s leading Blockchain faculty and industry leaders

Shebin Samuel

Blockchain Advisory and Presales

He completed his MBA from SP Jain and has more than a decade of experience in finance, consultancy, and innovative technologies such as Blockchain.

Poonam Garg

Professor, IT Management

Prof. Poonam has been associated with IMTG for almost 10 years and has over 30 years of experience in emerging technologies

Yuvaraj Thanikachalam

Entrepreneur | Product Leader

Aman Sanduja

Entrepreneur | TEDx Speaker

Shri Raghu Raaman Thiyagharajan

Blockchain Consultant

Syllabus

Become the first generation of Blockchain Domain experts and develop a deep understanding of the applications of this new age technology by learning industrial applications, standards, business use cases and framework design.

Understand evaluate and Implement different blockchain networks basis client requirement
Layout the entire enterprise design for blockchain networks, develop Business cases, ROI strategy and P&L.
Develop BRD’s and Blockchain testing protocols while gaining a deep understanding of Blockchain Product Management

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Demystifying Blockchain and its Enterprise Applications

1 Week

What is Blockchain?
Blockchain vs traditional architecture
Legacy DB Systems, Role of Intermediaries
Concept of Blocks, Data and Hashes

Introduction to Blockchain Technology Management

1 Week

Why every Blockchain Architecture needs a Domain expert?
Significance of Blockchain Pre-sales
Significance of Blockchain Delivery
Significance of Blockchain Testing & Deployment

Introduction to Blockchain Networks and Architecture

1 Week

Introduction to Cryptography and networking
Consensus mechanisms and Immutability in Blockchain
Defining Business Logics on Blockchain
Addressing Transaction Problems in Blockchain

Applications of Blockchain Network and Architecture

1 Week

Applying Business Logics on Blockchain and use cases
Public, Private and Consortium Blockchain Networks

Feasibility assessment for Blockchain Networks

2 Weeks

Public, Private, and Consortium Blockchain networks
Where NOT to use Blockchain
Distinctions and Considerations of Resource and Control
Scenario Analysis for Corresponding Business Problem
Comparative Study and Use case : Hyperledger Fabric & Sawtooth
Comparative Study and Use case : Ethereum
Comparative Study and Use case : R3 Corda

Pre-Sales and Decision Making (Case Studies)

2 Weeks

Blockchain domain specific Business Case - Supply chain
Blockchain domain specific Business Case - Financial markets
Blockchain domain specific Business Case - Healthcare & Transportation
Blockchain domain specific Business Case- BFSI
Blockchain domain specific Business Case- Insurance
Blockchain domain specific Business Case Cybersecurity
Blockchain domain specific Business Case- Digital Marketing
Blockchain domain specific Business Case- Land ownership

Pre-Sales Project 1 - Identification and Application of Blockchain Network

1 Week

This project shall have two business scenarios where the learners will be required to participate and ascertain the fitment of blockchain( if applicable) and building a blockchain profile and portfolio for the use case

Pre Sales and Business Plan creation

2 Weeks

Designing a standard framework for choosing Blockchain
Identifying high level business problems in Major sectors
Calculating cost of Small, Medium and large scale implementation
Designing the business centric ROI strategy
Risks involved in DLT based applications

Pre-Sales Project 2 - Business Plan Creation for a Blockchain Product

1 Week

Evaluate the business model and device a business plan covering the enterprise requirement, adaptability, Functionality, Financial risk and ROI

Blockchain Delivery and BRD Creation

2 Weeks

Learn how to design a BRD for your technical architect
Stakeholder identification
Access control rules and Smart contracts
Designing workflows based on smart contracts
Designing consent driven workflow based on smart contracts

Blockchain Delivery Project : Business Requirement Document Creation

1 Week

With your newly gained knowledge, create a BRD for the internal team of developers and technical architects, specifying the client’s product requirements

Blockchain Testing and Quality Assurance

2 Weeks

Understanding the testing needs of DLT solutions
Designing test cases based on the technicalities in Blockchain
Designing test cases for testing smart contract vulnerabilities
Designing test cases for access to APIs
Designing test cases based on application workflow in Distributed nodes
Designing test strategy for Performance test, load test, stress test in Distributed peer to peer network
Designing security testing plan

Blockchain Testing and QA Project

1 Week

Implement your understanding and stress cases before deployment in the consumer ecosystem

Blockchain - Future Outlook and Honing your skills

1 Week

Get to know how industries will adopt this exciting technology in the near future
Know what kind of work is going on around the globe in expanding this technology

Capstone Project

2 Week

Learn, evaluate and implement all the learnings in a practical real world problem with end to end execution. This hands on project will ensure readiness for any challenges during pre-sales, development & deployment.

Domain Specific Case Studies

Get Hands on exposure to 9 case studies covering all domains of Blockchain Industry, understanding real world problem statement and solutions

Engage in collaborative projects with student-mentor interaction
Benefit by learning in-person with expert mentors
Personalised subjective feedback on your submissions to facilitate improvement

Accounting and Auditing

Learn how Blockchain removes third party verification process from Auditing changing the Industry forever.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

Learn how Blockchain solved an age old problem for one of the largest global MNC.

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Financial Market Innovation

The Financial market offers the highest potential application of Blockchain Technology.

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Healthcare

From drug traceability to patient data management Blockchain Technology is revamping the entire healthcare Industry.

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Retail Banking

Moving Millions of people to Mobile Banking and providing data based solutions to customers, Retail banks have evolved a lot. Learn how Blockchain takes it one step further.

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Insurance

Does Blockchain provide the opportunity to revamp the existing Insurance Infrastructure?

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Cybersecurity

Security-wise 2018 was a rocky year . Governments, universities, power companies and ‘big name’ entreprises became victims of elaborate hacks.

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Digital Marketing

Blockchain Will disrupt marketing as we know it by eliminating the digital middleman, increasing transparency, and giving consumers control over sharing their information.

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Land Records

With NITI Ayog and Andhra governments Decisive move to shift everything to Blockchain network the potential is undeniable.

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The upGrad Advantage

Strong hand-holding with dedicated support to help you master Blockchain.

Regular 1-on-1 interaction with Industry Experts

Discussions on career growth and industry expectations
Feedback on project work and assignments

Dedicated Student Success Mentors

Help in learning plans ensuring consistent progress
Resolve non-academic queries for smooth learning experience

Doubt Resolution on Q&A Forums & WhatsApp Groups

Timely doubt resolution by qualified teachers
Regular live Q&A sessions with experts

Networking with Industry Experts & Peers

Live sessions by industry experts on relevant topics
Interaction with experts and peers in online and offline events translating into new job opportunities

Job Placement Assistance

Personalised resume building exercise
Mock interviews with our hiring experts

Student Reviews

Ajay Gandamalla

CTO, Magikwit Solutions Pvt. Ltd.0

This is a second chance in my life to achieve my dreams. I sincerely thank upGrad admissions committee and upGrad for trusting in me and giving me admission. Now, I have started my own startup and am working on it.

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Varsha K

2 years experience

Modules are very well designed and are taught by the faculty of upGrad and various software industry experts. This is the most interesting factor that they have collaborations with a lot of industry professionals to demonstrate the real-world scenarios of the concepts that are covered in the modules.

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Maulik Trivedi

The program is designed in such a way that it is industry relevant with experienced upGrad faculty. In every course, upGrad faculty shares input with core concept explanation and industry mentors talk about real-world implementation of concepts which makes the course content more interesting and relevant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About the Program

Who is this program for?

The program has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of learners across job roles and industries. The program would be particularly helpful for the career growth of the following audience:

Currently working in IT service roles like Team Leads,Technical Architects, Software Developers,
Currently working in Tech product roles like Consultant, Project Managers, Solution Architects,
Current Project Leads and Managers,
Financial Analytics, Engineering Solution Lead.
Currently working as a FinTech expert , CA, BFSI professional

What should I expect from this program?

During the course of the program, you will deep dive into the world of Blockchain, understand the technical nuances, concepts and ultimately build a practical Blockchain system for a business-relevant problem. After successful completion of the program, the learner will be equipped to win win as a Blockchain Architects, Managers and Domain experts with practical experience in the top tech companies.

How is this program different from other Blockchain programs?

This program helps you learn Blockchain in a hands-on and practical manner rather than in a theoretical manner. The experience of having worked on an actual Blockchain will be immensely helpful to position yourself for the most coveted and high-paying jobs in the IT and Tech domains. The knowledge gained is helpful across experience levels be it a Blockchain Consultant or Tech. Manager.

What is the weekly time commitment expected from me?

You would be required to dedicate 6-8 hours a week on average through the duration of the program. The sessions will be in the form of Interactive Live videos. There would be breaks for major festivals to balance the workload for students.

Where will I get to practice programming for this course?

You would be provided access to the entire coding toolkit by the upGrad team. However, the program mainly caters to managerial aspects and is not focused on coding. You don't need to install/download from any other sources.

How will my doubts/questions be resolved in an online program?

There is a 4-tiered structure in place for addressing any doubts that might arise over the duration of the course:

A dedicated team of teaching associates (TAs) to help you with your academic doubts
Private group chat, wherein you and your team members will help each other work through the study material and assignments, monitored by a teaching assistant
Batch-wide discussion forum, wherein other students respond to your doubts.

What is the Capstone Project?

The Capstone Project (lasting for 3 weeks at the end of the program) encapsulates the concepts of the entire program and gives you a chance to apply the learnings in an industry-relevant project, which also helps build your project portfolio.

Admission Process and Eligibility

What is the Eligibility criteria for the program?

The minimum qualification for this program is 3+ years in the IT industry with more than 50% in undergraduate/Postgraduate.

What is the admission process for the program?

The Admissions Team after examination of your academic and professional background will roll out shortlist. Since these admissions happen at a rolling basis, it usually takes 3 days for an application to pass through the screening process.

Will I be required to submit any documents for the admission?

Yes. You will be required to submit the following document to upgrad prior to the program start date. A self-attested copy of your undergraduate/Post-graduate transcript/degree clearly mentioning your GPA/Grades.

What is the payment schedule and how much do I have to pay to block my seat in the program?

In order to block your seat in the program, you need to pay caution money of ₹10,000 within 3 days of receiving the provisional admission offer. Failure to do so in this time frame would result in cancellation of the admission offer.

You need to pay the remaining fees within 7 days of caution money payment date or batch start date, whichever is earlier.
We have a provision of 0% interest loans and other long-term interest loans to help finance the fees.
Failure to pay the program fees within the stipulated timelines would result in the candidate losing their seat.

Career Assistance

Will there be any support for the interviews?

upGrad will help candidates in every stage of the interview preparation with the following processes:

Career modules and webinars will be made available to learners, and learners will have to complete these.
A resume review service will be provided before the program gets over.

Executive Program in Blockchain Technology Management

Experts from

Online

-- months

1000+

300+

Program Overview

Key Highlights

Top Skills You Will Learn

Job Opportunities

Who is this program for?

Minimum Eligibility

Syllabus

Platforms Covered

Empowering learners of tomorrow

Industry Experts

Learn from India’s leading Blockchain faculty and industry leaders

Shebin Samuel

Poonam Garg

Yuvaraj Thanikachalam

Aman Sanduja

Shri Raghu Raaman Thiyagharajan

Syllabus

Demystifying Blockchain and its Enterprise Applications

Introduction to Blockchain Technology Management

Introduction to Blockchain Networks and Architecture

Applications of Blockchain Network and Architecture

Feasibility assessment for Blockchain Networks

Pre-Sales and Decision Making (Case Studies)

Pre-Sales Project 1 - Identification and Application of Blockchain Network

Pre Sales and Business Plan creation

Pre-Sales Project 2 - Business Plan Creation for a Blockchain Product

Blockchain Delivery and BRD Creation

Blockchain Delivery Project : Business Requirement Document Creation

Blockchain Testing and Quality Assurance

Blockchain Testing and QA Project

Blockchain - Future Outlook and Honing your skills

Capstone Project

Domain Specific Case Studies

Accounting and Auditing

Supply Chain and Logistics

Financial Market Innovation

Healthcare

Retail Banking

Insurance

Cybersecurity

Digital Marketing

Land Records

The upGrad Advantage

Regular 1-on-1 interaction with Industry Experts

Dedicated Student Success Mentors

Doubt Resolution on Q&A Forums & WhatsApp Groups

Networking with Industry Experts & Peers

Job Placement Assistance

Student Reviews

Ajay Gandamalla

Varsha K

Maulik Trivedi

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Program

Who is this program for?

What should I expect from this program?

How is this program different from other Blockchain programs?

What is the weekly time commitment expected from me?

Where will I get to practice programming for this course?

How will my doubts/questions be resolved in an online program?

What is the Capstone Project?

Admission Process and Eligibility

What is the Eligibility criteria for the program?

What is the admission process for the program?

Will I be required to submit any documents for the admission?

What is the payment schedule and how much do I have to pay to block my seat in the program?

Career Assistance

Will there be any support for the interviews?

Executive Program in
Blockchain Technology Management