Web3:
Blockchain & Digital Assets
Skills Series
Covering all the fundamentals of blockchain technology, this valuable course teaches you how to take advantage of the latest trends in digital assets.
You will learn the fundamentals of securing transactions transparently and immutably, deploying smart contracts effectively, designing trading strategies for digital assets, and much more. With an in-depth understanding of blockchain and digital assets, you can become an industry leader in a fast-paced environment where these skills are essential.
Overview
Gain an understanding of the Gaming industry, sector growth and business model evolution
Understand how Metaverse and gaming are tied
Understand the Play-to-Earn business model
Comprehend the application of blockchain, Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in blockchain-enabled games
Understand key concepts in Virtual Economies Design & Analysis
Deep dive into growing a community for a virtual economy and game
Identify the potential risks in GameFi and Play-to-earn
Learning Objectives
Business Managers and Professionals
Finance Professionals
Business Owners
Professionals in Treasury Management and Wealth Management
Individuals interested in understanding more about the fundamentals of blockchain
Individuals interested in the applications of cryptocurrencies in financial markets, entertainment & gaming
Individuals who are interested in learning more about Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Metaverse, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Game Finance (GameFi)
Target Audience
Duration
16 Hours in Singapore spread over 2 weeknights & 1 Saturday
Course Sequence
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Gaming: An industry overview
Gaming & Metaverse
History of business models for video games
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Introduction to the Play-to-Earn business model
Understand the application of blockchain, DeFi and NFTs in blockchain-enabled games
Walkthrough of live play-to-earn games popular in Asia
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Understand key concepts in Virtual Economies Design & Analysis
Deep dive into growing a community for a virtual economy and game
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Looking ahead to Web 3.0
*All schedules are subject to changes.
Next Intake
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17 & 18, 20 May 2023
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2 & 3, 5 August 2023
Fees
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Self Sponsored: S$518.40
SME Sponsored: S$198.40
Non-SME Sponsored: S$518.40 -
Self Sponsored: S$198.40
SME Sponsored: S$198.40
Non-SME Sponsored: S$198.40 -
Self Sponsored: S$518.40
SME Sponsored: S$198.40
Non-SME Sponsored: S$518.40 -
Full Course Fee: S$1,728.00
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Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Applications via MySkillsFuture.sg must be made within 60 days before course commencement.
Register
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