Web3:
Metaverse & GameFi

Skills Series

The Metaverse is an ever-evolving digital space that offers an unprecedented level of personal engagement with people from around the world. Games, events, and even employment can be found here, creating a new world of economic opportunities.

Those who are tech-savvy can access the Metaverse through their computers, but for most there is gamefi, a virtual reality experience that allows users to immerse themselves in this digital space and interact with others in real time. By wearing the device, users gainunprecedented mobility and an unrivalled level of collaboration when interacting within the virtual world. This brave new world has opened up countless possibilities for its inhabitants.

Metaverse

Overview

  • Gain an overview of what is the Metaverse

  • Understand the difference between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 Metaverse

  • Understand potential business applications for the Metaverse

  • Learn about verification of membership in Metaverses

  • Acquire knowledge on various Metaverses including those powered by Augmented and Virtual Realities through guided exercise

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

  • Introduction to the Metaverse

    Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

    Exercise: Participating in the Metaverse

  • Introduction to Web 3.0 Metaverse

    Commerce in the Metaverse

    Exercise: Participating in Web 3.0 Metaverse

  • Deep Dive into different Metaverses

    Business Model Disruption

    Exercise: Impact of the Metaverse to you/ your business

  • Economics of the Metaverse

*All schedules are subject to changes.

Next Intake

  • 3 & 4, 6 May 2023

  • 19 & 20, 22 July 2023

Fees

  • 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

  • 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

We are excited to hear your interest in our courses! Please provide the details of your course interests and preferred intake and we will be in touch soon. Thank you for considering our courses - we look forward to helping you become future ready!

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