Blockchain
Overview The UK blockchain market is valued at $2.039 billion in 2025, showing rising demand for trusted digital records, fintech …
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Overview
The UK blockchain market is valued at $2.039 billion in 2025, showing rising demand for trusted digital records, fintech innovation and secure data systems. Yet many beginners find blocks, hashes, smart contracts and decentralised networks confusing, which can slow confidence in modern technology and finance careers.
The Blockchain Course UK turns complex ideas into career-focused knowledge through flexible online learning. Learners explore distributed ledgers, cryptocurrency basics, transaction records, security concepts, smart contracts, digital finance, business uses and emerging blockchain applications.
With QLS endorsement, CPD accreditation, 1-year access, voice-over lessons, visual content and quick assessments, it suits IT learners, finance learners, business owners and career changers. Study from home and build skills for Blockchain Analyst, Software Developer, Data Analyst, IT Support Technician and FinTech Assistant routes.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course builds blockchain, distributed ledger, cryptocurrency, smart contract, security and digital finance knowledge for learners entering technology, business or fintech routes online.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Explain blockchain technology and distributed ledger concepts in simple business terms.
► Describe blocks, hashes and decentralised networks used in blockchain systems clearly.
► Learn cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and digital transaction record concepts.
► Recognise blockchain security and data trust benefits for business decisions clearly.
► Compare blockchain uses across finance, supply chains and digital identity confidently.
► Build confidence for blockchain, fintech and digital transformation career routes online.
Who is This Course For?
This course suits learners who want online blockchain training for technology, finance, business innovation, data trust or digital career growth.
► Beginners wanting to learn blockchain basics from home with clear guidance online.
► IT learners exploring distributed ledgers, networks and digital systems online today.
► Finance learners studying cryptocurrency, smart contracts, and digital transactions.
► Business owners reviewing blockchain uses for digital operations and secure records.
► Career changers entering blockchain and fintech support roles confidently.
► Digital professionals refreshing blockchain knowledge for work and future study online.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Blockchain course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of the Blockchain course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 139 GBP within UK
► 149 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Career Opportunities
This course supports UK technology, finance, data and digital transformation routes where blockchain awareness, secure record knowledge and system thinking can support career growth over time.
► Blockchain Analyst — Average UK salary: £35,000–£60,000 per year
► Software Developer — Average UK salary: £30,000–£75,000 per year
► Data Analyst — Average UK salary: £28,000–£50,000 per year
► IT Support Technician — Average UK salary: £24,000–£36,000 per year
► IT Security Co-ordinator — Average UK salary: £35,000–£60,000 per year
► Network Engineer — Average UK salary: £25,500–£52,000 per year
► FinTech Assistant — Average UK salary: £22,000–£35,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
► What Is Blockchain?
► Centralised vs Decentralised vs Distributed Systems
► Is Blockchain Truly Decentralised and Distributed?
► Structure of a Block
► What Is a Hash?
► What Are Merkle Trees?
► What Is a Ledger?
► History of Blockchain
► Why Use Blockchain?
► What Are Cryptocurrencies?
► What Is Cryptography?
► What Is Bitcoin?
► Advantages and Disadvantages Compared to Fiat Currency
► What Is Bitcoin Mining?
► What Are Mining Pools/Farms?
► What Is a Bitcoin Wallet?
► What Is a Bitcoin Exchange?
► How Is the Price of Bitcoin Determined?
► How to Use Bitcoin
► What Is Bitcoin Cash and How Does It Differ from Bitcoin?
► What Is SegWit2x?
► Soft Fork vs Hard ForkModule 03: Ethereum
► What Is Ethereum and How Does It Differ from Bitcoin?
► Advantages and Disadvantages Compared to Bitcoin
► Ethereum vs Ethereum Classic
► What Is Ripple and How Does It Differ from Bitcoin?
► Advantages and Disadvantages Compared to Bitcoin
► Litecoin
► Dash
► Monero
► Why Not Just Use Bitcoin?
► Monetary Policy
► Tax Regulations
► Illegal Activities
► Electronic Fund Transfer Act
► Education
► Retail
► Health Industry
► Business
► Governance
► Last Will and Testament
► Blood Diamonds
► Housing
► Proof of Ownership/Identity
► Data Storage
► ICO (Initial Coin Offering)
► 2007/2008 Crisis
► Cypherpunks
► History of Fiat Currency
► DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations)
► Bitcoin Update
► Ripple Update
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Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Introduction | |||
| What Is Blockchain? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Centralised vs Decentralised vs Distributed Systems | 00:12:00 | ||
| Is Blockchain Truly Decentralised and Distributed? | 00:08:00 | ||
| Structure of a Block | 00:10:00 | ||
| What Is a Hash? | 00:08:00 | ||
| What Are Merkle Trees? | 00:08:00 | ||
| What Is a Ledger? | 00:06:00 | ||
| History of Blockchain | 00:21:00 | ||
| Why Use Blockchain? | 00:10:00 | ||
| What Are Cryptocurrencies? | 00:09:00 | ||
| What Is Cryptography? | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 02: Bitcoin | |||
| What Is Bitcoin? | 00:12:00 | ||
| Advantages and Disadvantages Compared To Fiat Currency | 00:11:00 | ||
| What Is Bitcoin Mining | 00:12:00 | ||
| What Are Mining Pools/Farms? | 00:08:00 | ||
| What Is A Bitcoin Wallet? | 00:06:00 | ||
| What Is A Bitcoin Exchange? | 00:09:00 | ||
| How Is The Price of Bitcoin Determined? | 00:07:00 | ||
| How to Use Bitcoin? | 00:10:00 | ||
| What Is Bitcoin Cash and How Does It Differ To Bitcoin? | 00:11:00 | ||
| What Is SegWit2x? | 00:16:00 | ||
| Soft Fork vs Hard Fork | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 03: Ethereum | |||
| What Is Ethereum & How Does It Differ To Bitcoin? | 00:10:00 | ||
| Advantages and disadvantages compared to Bitcoin | 00:10:00 | ||
| Ethereum vs Ethereum Classic | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 04: Ripple | |||
| What Is Ripple & How Does It Differ To Bitcoin? | 00:10:00 | ||
| Advantages and disadvantages compared to Bitcoin | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 05: Other Popular Cryptocurrencies | |||
| Litecoin | 00:06:00 | ||
| Dash | 00:12:00 | ||
| Monero | 00:11:00 | ||
| Why Should I Just Not Use Bitcoin? | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 06: Law and Regulation | |||
| Monetary Policy | 00:11:00 | ||
| Tax Regulations | 00:12:00 | ||
| Illegal Activities | 00:10:00 | ||
| Electronic Fund Transfer Act | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 07: Other Uses of Blockchain | |||
| Education | 00:15:00 | ||
| Retail | 00:21:00 | ||
| Health Industry | 00:18:00 | ||
| Business | 00:10:00 | ||
| Governance | 00:12:00 | ||
| Last Will and Testament | 00:12:00 | ||
| Blood Diamonds | 00:06:00 | ||
| Housing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Proof of Ownership/Identity | 00:11:00 | ||
| Data Storage | 00:13:00 | ||
| Section 08: Advanced | |||
| ICO (Initial Coin Offering) | 00:11:00 | ||
| 2007/2008 Crisis | 00:18:00 | ||
| Cypherpunks | 00:18:00 | ||
| History of FIAT Currency | 00:13:00 | ||
| DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organisations) | 00:13:00 | ||
| Section 09: Updates | |||
| Bitcoin Update | 00:06:00 | ||
| Ripple Update | 00:11:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Blockchain | 1 week, 3 days | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
This online course introduces blockchain technology, decentralised systems, distributed ledgers, digital transactions, cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. It helps learners understand how blockchain supports secure recordkeeping, fintech innovation, business processes and trusted digital data across modern technology environments.
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners with an interest in digital technology, finance or online systems. It explains blocks, hashes, ledgers, decentralisation and blockchain networks in simple stages, making it easier to learn without previous technical experience.
You will learn blockchain foundations, distributed ledger systems, blocks, hashes, cryptography, cryptocurrency basics, Bitcoin, Ethereum, smart contracts, regulation awareness and real business uses. These topics help learners build confidence in blockchain, fintech, data and technology-related learning paths.
Yes, the course explains cryptocurrency basics and how digital currencies connect with blockchain transactions, wallets, exchanges and decentralised networks. The content is designed for educational learning only and does not provide personal financial, trading or investment advice.
This course can support learning for roles such as Blockchain Analyst, Software Developer, Data Analyst, IT Support Technician, FinTech Assistant and IT Security Co-ordinator. Career progress depends on further technical skills, work experience, portfolio development and continued study.
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