Tech Mahindra has partnered with IdeaLabs to offer certified courses in the blockchain. Is the demand for innovative technology so great?
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Indian technology giant and blockchain course
Tech Mahindra’s leading technology company Tech Mahindra has established a long-term partnership with Idealab to offer courses certified in blockchain technology. The course is to be a combination of online classes and live meetings on campus. Enrolled students will learn about the basics of blockchain technology, Ethereum, smart contracts, decentralized applications and Hyperledger Fabric.
The demand for blockchain
The company’s collaboration aims to build a group with the most outstanding units for the blockchain industry, which will meet the increasingly higher demands of the labour market. According to the information, over the last year, the number of jobs in the blockchain industry increased by almost 300%, which indicates a high demand for specialists in this field.
As Tech Mahindra told the reporters: “There is a huge demand for young talent in the blockchain industry because the range of technologies is very wide and affects various sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, trade and telecommunications”.
President Blockchain in Mahindra believes that the course will not only provide students with exciting opportunities to learn new technology but will also open the way for them to succeed in the industry, thus developing blockchain.
Is blockchain that important?
Crisis situations like a pandemic only increased the demand for blockchain technology and its innovative solutions. Blockchain is a unique and revolutionary technology that can help solve global problems in any economic sector.
This technology is key to building a more transparent and efficient data management system that can mitigate crises like the current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
Originally, the blockchain was created to ensure the security and transparency of transactions performed using cryptocurrency. After some time, however, it turned out that its potential is much greater, and the non-editable database can help solve many problems in various sectors. Thanks to this innovative technology, companies can implement solutions that have not been possible so far, thus creating new jobs.
The growing popularity of innovative technology
Many universities around the world have opened up new courses in blockchain technology, as the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for it and for experienced specialists in this industry.
The University of York in Canada has recently introduced new blockchain-related educational programs, as have some Korean universities.
According to numerous analyses, the most desirable hard skill in 2020 is blockchain technology. On the LinkedIn platform it is the most sought after skill among employers. Occupations related to information storage and transmission technology are well paid and increasingly sought after, perhaps in some time it will be the main course of study for young people. Do you think it is worth working in this industry?
