IBM Career Education collaborates with organizations across India to launch specialization tracks in the latest technologies.
Blockchain has become the de-facto technology and standard for many business verticals such as financial services, supply chain, healthcare, education, government and more. 69% of the world’s banks are now looking to adopt Blockchain and 10% of world economy is forecasted to be on Blockchain by year 2024.
- The IBM Blockchain Course
- Deep rooted understanding of Blockchain fundamentals and its functioning.
- Detailed conceptual knowledge of associated technologies such as Distributed ledger, Cryptography, Consensus algorithms, Smart contract and more.
- Detailed knowledge on Blockchain architecture, interactions with external applications and UI/Database integration.
- Proficiency in Javascript and Node JS for Smart contract programming.
- Training on best practices for deploying Sectoral Analytics – Finance/Supply Chain/Medical domain
- Multiple projects across industries and functions to comprehensively test your skills and practical knowledge
- Course materials and expert mentoring
A structured learning program designed by industry experts that provides you:
- Must Have Skills
- Knowledge and skills in full stack programming
- Applicable knowledge in coding and programming languages like Python, Node JS, Angular
- Knowledge and understanding of databases and its applications
Industry Use Cases
Financial organizations using Blockchain technology for intermediary-free banking operations such as digital money transfer, digital bonds,
shares, mutual funds backed by Blockchain technology with no overhead costs and minimal latency.
Supply chain organizations use Blockchain for tracking assets and collaborate seamlessly and in real time with multiple parties involved in the process. Typical examples include supply chain and tracking for goods in the food industry.
Health care organizations are effectively managing digital health records owned by patients and sharing them seamlessly across multiple medical chains and hospitals. Blockchain based solutions also allows real time integration with insurance companies, drug supply companies, medical research organizations among others.
Education industry uses Blockchain for digital and secure storage of student credentials including marksheets and degrees. This allows students to carry a digital wallet of credentials to the industry and cross verification time reduces to zero and falsifying records a thing of the past.
Career Avenues
Smart Contract Developer
A programmer who can write code for smart contracts in a permissioned/private network. A smart contract represents the digital and self-executing contract generally
written
in Python/Go/Node JS.
Full Stack Developer
Full stack developer works on integration of Blockchain backend with the User interface as well the external interface applications including
SAP/ERP systems and external databases such as Oracle/DB-2 etc. The programming skills required are JavaScript and various variations including Angular, a knowledge of database
programming and queries, and deep understanding of frameworks such as REST APIs.
Blockchain Consultant
Blockchain knowledge expert who can visualize and provide consultancy on scenarios ideally suited for Blockchain and the impact it would
have on current operations. The consultant should be able to visualize benefits as well cost of the implementation and should have a good mix of technical and management skills.
Blockchain Sales/Pre-sales Professional
A professional who can create promotional / technical collateral for Blockchain technology, can sell the product and work
with technical teams to propose customized solutions for various clients based on current system and requirements.
Blockchain Project Manager
A leader who is able to manage a team of Blockchain developers and consultants with effective project management skills and fundamental
knowledge of Blockchain technology.
Testimonials
“ IBM's CEP has been pivotal in this digital era to catapult SRM University to find its place in enabling students to equip with future-proof technologies and cull out leaders in them. Looking forward in combating many social and technological challenges together in this initiative. ”
Shri Ravi Pachamoothoo
Chancellor
SRM University Delhi-NCR Sonepat
“ IBM Career Education Program has created revolutionary transformation in higher education, rapidly building industry-ready software competencies that organizations need. Ganpat University offers B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Cloud, Big Data, Cyber Security, Data Science and Mobile Applications in association with IBM since 2014. The program, whether it includes co-created curricula, creating skillful software, developing skills or experiential learning, achieves the right outcomes and benefits by engaging at different levels. Over 1000 students and 100+ faculties have been trained and accredited till date. ”
Dr. Hemal Shah
Principal, ICT, Ganpat University
“ Ganpat university and IBM collaboration has resulted into a win-win-win for student, employer and educator through strong employment outcomes for students, and by delivering graduates with the skills employers need today. This collaboration gave undergraduates access to real case studies and latest industry insight, attend lectures and get training assistance, and internship opportunities. Faculty Development programs helped faculty to extend their subject knowledge in depth for respective specialized areas which leads to make actual T-shaped engineer. ”
-Prof. Prachi Pancholi
Ganpat University
“ The Department of CSE at MITS has a vision to be recognized as a socially accountable thought leader in applications of computational technologies and a centre of excellence in solving complex and cross-disciplinary problems. The collaboration with IBM has been a game-changer for us. Interactions with IBM as part of its Career Education program has introduced our community to cutting edge skills and tools which can be taken as the gold standard in their domains. IBM's unique direct-industry certification at two levels can be proudly exhibited by students and faculty alike. In addition, the program gives the stakeholders access to premium initiatives taken up by IBM, which cannot be imagined otherwise.
All this is enabled by the strong support from IBM, available over phone and email 24x7. The experience has been completely seamless, with very little paperwork involved in executing each phase. The initiative is highly recommended for all those who want to deliver a holistic experience for their stakeholders.”Mahalingam P. R.
Assistant Professor | Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Muthoot Institute of Technology & Science, Kochi, Kerala
