SMU Academy x Tribe Academy
Fundamentals in Blockchain for Businesses
Advanced Certificate in Blockchain for Business
This programme is supported by SkillsFuture Singapore.
Upcoming Blockchain Course
Next Course Starts
28 Jul 2022
(14 days, over 6 months)
Course Timings
Weekdays (9am – 5pm)
Course is Conducted
Online

Harness The Power of Blockchain
Gain the Most Relevant & In-Demand Skills of 2022
Blockchain continues to be one of the most relevant and rapidly adopted technologies around the world with its ability to enhance security, transparency, and instant traceability of data shared across a business network.
With the global blockchain market expected to grow from US$1.2 billion in 2018 to US$23.3 billion by 2023, there has been a greater demand for expertise in understanding and facilitating the integration of this technology into organisations and enterprises.
Get ahead of the competition with this course by learning key concepts & strategies that will be critical in developing effective business roadmaps.
What You’ll Learn
The Advanced Certificate in Blockchain equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to:





This Course is Suitable For

Business Leaders
Gain insights on blockchain ecosystems, sharpen your strategic thinking skills and learn to define strategic blockchain use-cases for your business.
Strengthen your position as a key leader in your company as you get better equipped to leverage on blockchain technology to tap into more profitable business collaborations and opportunities.
Entrepreneurs
Give your business a competitive edge by learning to build strategic blockchain ecosystems and strengthening your solutions with the right infrastracture.
Enhance your business success and achieve your goals faster with more effective solutions.


Developers
Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of blockchain, while being equipped with in-demand technical skills to boost your employability in the blockchain space. Also, get hands-on experience in developing your first blockchain application.
About The Course
Course Pathways
The modules offered under this programme are organised into 3 pathways – Business Leader, Entrepreneur and Developer to better facilitate participants’ selection of modules and learning.
Alternatively, learn more about participating in individual modules.


*For the complete certificate, the exact number and combination of modules to be taken will depend on the chosen pathway.
Pre-requisites for Course Pathways
(Pre-requisites for individual modules can be found in the next section)
Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs: Prior understanding of blockchain technology is preferred
Developers: Prior knowledge of programming is required + Initial understanding of blockchain technology is preferred
Curriculum
Module 1: Blockchain Technology 101 and the Drivers of Industry Adoption
As evidenced by what we saw during the COVID-19 pandemic, digital transformation is no longer a choice for businesses but is essential to survival. Blockchain technology is an emerging goldmine of potential that could justify major investments.
This module provides a structural breakdown of blockchain and its strategic importance to any business or organisation. The practical implications of blockchain will be the area of focus. Participants will learn the technical underpinnings of the technology by understanding concepts such as consensus, decentralisation, scalability, and interoperability.
Duration
2 days
28-29 Jul 2022 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
Learning Objectives
- Understand the origin and importance of Blockchain technology towards the creation of digital assets
- Recognise key concepts underpinning blockchain technology such as consensus, decentralisation, scalability, and interoperability
- Unravel the challenges to blockchain adoption
- Discover recent developments in blockchain regulation
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
None
Module 2: Building Strategic Blockchain Ecosystems for Business
Strong ecosystems are the fundamentals of implementing blockchain technology. Its vast potential in nurturing a secure, efficient, and fast service can improve a firm’s services drastically.
In this module, participants will gain an understanding of the critical elements that make a successful blockchain ecosystem, including governance methods and what it takes to attract and retain talent within such ecosystems. Through real-world examples, participants will explore major blockchain ecosystems and learn to interact with them effectively.
Duration
2 days
22-23 Aug 2022 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
8 Aug 2022
Learning Objectives
- Explore the programmes and initiatives that attract and retain talent in an effective ecosystem
- Study the fundamental components encompassing a successful blockchain ecosystem
- Survey prominent blockchain ecosystems and its governance with real-world examples
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
Prior understanding of blockchain technology is preferred.
Module 3: Defining Strategic Blockchain Use Cases for Your Business
This module identifies the success factors in use cases and explains the benefits of this technology. Develop valuable evaluative skills by applying the functional understanding of decentralised applications and their use cases. Exposed to real-world examples of blockchain applications across identity, supply chain, verification, cross-border payments, financial services, and staking, participants can create meaningful use cases for their organisation.
Duration
3 days
26 – 28 Sep 2022 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
12 Sep 2022
Learning Objectives
- Investigate business requirements for proposed blockchain use cases
- Evaluate requirements for blockchain use cases
- Understand decentralised application use cases
- Gain an overview of prominent decentralised applications
- Create meaningful blockchain use cases
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
Prior understanding of blockchain technology is preferred.
Module 4: Developing Blockchain Solutions for Your Business
This module will guide participants on evaluating problems and deciding whether blockchain technology is a viable solution. Participants will be able to evaluate which problems can be tackled with blockchain solutions and design these solutions through necessary processes. During the module, participants will be encouraged to perform analyses and share ideas specific to their work or business context through class discussions and presentations.
Duration
2 days
27-28 Oct 2022 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
13 Oct 2022
Learning Objectives
- Develop and propose problem-solving solutions using blockchain technology
- Upgrade business systems using blockchain solutions
- Re-engineer processes using blockchain solutions
- Review case studies of successful large-scale blockchain solutions
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
Prior understanding of blockchain technology is preferred.
Module 5: Strengthening Your Blockchain Solutions with the Right Infrastructure
In module five, participants dive into the suitability of blockchain solutions. This module examines the different blockchain architectures and infrastructure providers in the ecosystem to strengthen these solutions. Learners will come to understand public and enterprise platform models by leading industry players such as Ethereum, Polkadot, Hyperledger, and Quorum. After identifying common design patterns, participants are encouraged to design their own decentralised application.
Duration
2 days
2-3 Nov 2022 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
19 Oct 2022
Learning Objectives
- Analyse different blockchain architectures and infrastructure providers
- Understand common design patterns when working with blockchain applications
- Construct Enterprise and Public Blockchain stacks
- Design an architecture for decentralised applications
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
Prior knowledge of programming is required + Initial understanding of blockchain technology is preferred
Module 6: Methods of Evaluating Blockchain Projects against Business Requirements
This module walks participants through the analysis and evaluation of blockchain projects, based on their business requirements. Participants will gain insights to the blockchain landscape across the themes of platforms and infrastructure, blockchain services, financial services and smart cities. They will emerge with the right tools which will enable them to analyse a blockchain project case study of choice.
Duration
3 days
7-9 Dec 2022 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
23 November 2022
Learning Objectives
- Study how blockchain projects are examined and evaluated
- Gain an overview of different ways blockchain solutions may be evaluated
- Analyse blockchain projects by looking through its idea proposal, sustainability, and organisational characteristics
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
Prior understanding of blockchain technology is preferred.
Module 7: Developing a Blockchain Application with Ethereum for Your Business
This module begins with understanding the sophistication of blockchain application development with Ethereum. Study the Ethereum protocol and develop smart contracts in Solidity while accumulating insights into the blockchain development toolchain. After which, participants are put to the test by deploying their very own blockchain application and showcasing it at the end of the course.
Duration
2 days
9-10 Jan 2023 (9am – 5pm)
Application Deadline
26 December 2022
Learning Objectives
- Gain an overview of the blockchain development toolchain using Ethereum
- Learn about the Ethereum protocols in Solidity smart contracts
- Deploy a blockchain application
Pre-requisites (Individual Module)
Prior knowledge of programming is required + Initial understanding of blockchain technology is preferred
Application Process


Fees & Payment
Supported By:
SkillsFuture SG
Supported By:
SkillsFuture SG
Receive 70-90% Subsidy on our course fees.
*supported by SkillsFuture Singapore


The fees above are based on 6 modules. All prices include 7% GST.

