Demystifying Blockchain for Business

Demystifying Blockchain for Business

The Demystifying Blockchain for Business program introduces non-technical professionals to the fundamentals of blockchain technology. It explains key concepts in simple terms, removes technical complexity, and focuses on how blockchain works and how it can be applied to create value across various business sectors.

 

Dates: 27 May & 03 June 2026
Duration: 7 hours
Training hours: 17:30 – 20:45 (2 meetings)
Mode of attendance: In person
Language of instruction : Greek and English
Speaker Name:  Dr. Kyriakos Pavlou

Participation cost :
Without subsidy: €200 + 19%
With HRDA subsidy: €60

Grant from the Human Resources Development Authority

The program was approved by the HRDA. Businesses/organizations that participate with their employees, who meet the HRDA's requirements, will receive the relevant grant.

Employees in companies, municipalities and semi-state entities to whom social insurance is paid are entitled to the subsidy.

Ανάγκη Κατάρτισης

There are several reasons make the need for such a program on blockchain compelling:

  • Blockchain is a relatively new technology that is gaining traction across various industries. As businesses start to explore the potential use cases of blockchain, there is a growing demand for professionals who can understand blockchain and implement solutions.
  • Transparency and Security: Blockchain is known for its transparency and security /immutability features. These features are particularly important in industries such as finance, healthcare, supply chain management etc.
  • Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness: Blockchain has the potential to reduce the time and cost associated with various business processes.
  • Competitive Advantage: Businesses that can successfully implement blockchain solutions can gain a competitive advantage over their peers. By offering faster, more secure, and cost-effective services, businesses can attract more customers and expand their market share.
  • A course on blockchain application in business can equip professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to leverage blockchain to stay ahead of the competition.

Στόχοι και Μαθησιακά Αποτελέσματα

Μετά το πέρας της κατάρτισης οι εκπαιδευόμενοι πρέπει να είναι σε θέση να:

Επίπεδο γνώσεων / Knowledge:

  • Να περιγράφουν τις θεμελιώδεις έννοιες που σχετίζονται με την τεχνολογία blockchain.
  • Να διατυπώνουν τις τεχνολογικές προκλήσεις που παρουσιάζουν οι εφαρμογές των τεχνολογιών blockchain στις επιχειρήσεις.
  • Να κατονομάζουν τις περιπτώσεις χρήσεις (use cases) και τις κάθετες αγορές (market verticals) στις οποίες μπορεί να χρησιμοποιηθούν οι τεχνολογίες blockchain.

Επίπεδο δεξιοτήτων / Skills:

  • Να αιτιολογούν και να αναλύουν την προστιθέμενη αξία που προκύπτει από την εφαρμογή του blockchain σε κάθε περίπτωση χρήσης που εξετάζεται.
  • Να επεξηγούν το τρόπο χρήσης των έξυπνων συμβολαίων (smart contracts) για διεκπεραίωση επιχειρηματικών διαδικασιών
  • Να αναπτύσσουν επιχειρηματικά σχέδια για την δημιουργία λύσεων βασισμένες σε τεχνολογίες blockchain (όπου είναι εφαρμόσιμες) στην δική τους επιχείρηση

Επίπεδο Στάσεων / Attitude:

  • Να αιτιολογούν τη σημασία της υιοθέτησης του blockchain εντός των επιχειρήσεων
  • Να αποκτήσουν εσωτερικά κίνητρα για συνεχή εκπαίδευση στο τομέα των τεχνολογιών blockchain για παραμείνουν ανταγωνιστικοί
  • Να συμμετέχουν ενεργά στην προσπάθεια βελτίωσης του ψηφιακού εγγραμματισμού των εργαζομένων της εταιρείας και να διαχέουν εντός του οργανισμού τις ψηφιακές δεξιότητες που έχουν αποκτήσει.

Σε Ποιους Απευθύνεται

  • This program is ideal for mid-level and upper-level business managers in various business sector with an interest in blockchain and a desire to acquire a solid foundation in the tech and associated applications.
  • Decision makers interested in learning about the disruptive nature of blockchain, how it can be applied to the vertical they operate in the and the business investment opportunities such technologies can offer.
  • Key Business Managers,
  • CTO/CIO
  • Business Analysts
  • IT Consultants
  • Project Managers
  • Managed Service/Solution Providers

Περιεχόμενο Εκπαίδευσης

Τίτλος ενότητας Ανάλυση περιεχομένου Διάρκεια
Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
  • What is blockchain?
  • Technology overview: underlying concepts
    (networks, databases/ledgers, decentralization etc.)
  • History of blockchain
  • Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) and blockchain
  • Blockchain: properties, types, architecture stack and examples
  • The blockchain trilemma
  • Bitcoin, Ethereum, Wallets and decentralized applications (dApps)
  • A multitude of consensus algorithms
1,45
Non-Technical Technology Overview
  • Cryptography for executives
  • Public ledgers
  • Hashes, block hashes
  • Distributed and peer-to-peer technologies
  • Digital assets, cryptocurrencies and token types
    (utilities, securities, payments, hybrid)
  • Introduction to Smart Contracts
1,45
Benefits of Blockchain – Myths and Facts
  • Benefits of blockchain – myths and facts
  • Value of blockchain and smart contracts
  • Economic and Business Implications
  • Common misconceptions about blockchain
Limitations, Challenges and Risks
1,45
Blockchain Use Cases and Industry Adoption
  • When is it appropriate or not appropriate to use blockchain?
  • Payment systems/Money transfers
  • Transaction tracking and management
  • Record keeping

  • Asset management
  • Financial services / Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
  • Contracting
  • Blockchain and Other Emerging Technologies (AI/ML, IoT)
  • Web 3.0
  • Use Cases: KYC/AML, Identity Management, Cross Border Payments,
    Shipping/Maritime, Supply Chain and Logistics, Food Safety, Supply Chain,
    Healthcare, Food traceability, Real Estate, Education, Retail, Governments
1,45
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