!Free Blockchain Program for Students in India – IBM
Highly demand of blockchain technology is fueling educational initiatives also. The latest to introduce such a program is the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In collaboration with American technology giant IBM, India’s National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) launched a 12-week online course on blockchain architecture, design and uses, on June 19, 2018.
The professor co-developed this course with IBM’s Technical Manager of Smart Contracts and Blockchain, Praveen Jayachandran.
Jayachandran added:
“IBM’s collaboration with India’s leading academic minds to create a blockchain curriculum is a reflection of our commitment to enabling the technology to realize its full potential, while also addressing the increased demand for adequate skills for students and developers.”