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Bridging Theory With Practice

6

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Bridging Theory With Practice

2

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Paid
Internship

Provisional Offer

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About IMI Kolkata

About IMI Kolkata

IMI Kolkata is a part of the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group and the IMI family of Business Schools in India, with IMI Delhi as the parent institute. IMI Kolkata came up in 2011 to enable bright young minds to gain access to world-class management pedagogy. Ranked 56th across 786 Management Institutes in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, GoI in 2024, IMIK offers a two-year full-time AICTE-approved PGDM programme, which is equivalent to an MBA (as per Association of Indian Universities). Our programme is accredited nationally by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and internationally by Association of MBAs (AMBA). We are also active members of AACSB and EFMD. IMI Kolkata also offers an AICTE approved FPM (Doctoral) programme for researchers and working professionals.

Being located strategically in the heart of Kolkata, IMI Kolkata enjoys very strong industry linkages. The institute has its world-class infrastructure, highly experienced faculty members, experiential-based learning approach, and industry focussed curriculum which act as the pillars of success. The international linkage of the institute has grown over the years and spans across Busines Schools/Universities in North America, Europe, and Asia with regular faculty and student exchange programmes.

Once you step into IMI Kolkata, there is no turning back. You have a whole new world waiting for you to make your own.

Director

Welcome to the Certificate programme in Blockchain at IMI Kolkata, in partnership with Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited. This 6-month certificate programme will be delivered in hybrid mode including classroom learning, industry insights, and a paid internship to equip the participants with the skills and experience needed to excel in blockchain based jobs or entrepreneurial ventures. Get ready to develop into a future leader. We look forward to your journey with us.

Professor Mohua Banerjee - Director - IMI Kolkata

About Swaransh IT Solutions

Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited is a Startup India-recognized, ISO-certified, and STPI Apiary-supported deep-tech company, dedicated to building secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions using blockchain technology. We are proud to be the technology partner of VeriDoc Global, leveraging their patented QR code verification system to bring transparency, traceability, and trust to critical sectors such as healthcare, education, logistics, and government services.

Founded by 'Dr. Rahul Singh' during the COVID-19 pandemic, Swaransh IT Solutions was born out of a pressing need to combat counterfeit medicines and fake COVID certificates. Since then, we have expanded our mission to eliminate fraud across various industries, with a clear vision of creating a 'world free from counterfeit fraud'.

Our core offerings include:

  • 'QR Code-Based Verification Systems' for document and product authentication
  • 'Blockchain-Powered Traceability Solutions' for secure and transparent supply chains
  • 'Digital Certificate Solutions' for educational institutions and events
  • 'LMS Platforms' to educate and certify students and professionals in blockchain technology
  • Custom 'Enterprise Blockchain Applications' tailored to unique industry needs

Despite being a bootstrapped startup, we have built a strong foundation by working with academic institutions, participating in national and international blockchain summits, and receiving guidance from prestigious platforms like "STPI Apiary". We have also established "Blockchain Centers of Excellence" and are actively contributing to the adoption of secure digital practices in India and beyond.

At Swaransh IT Solutions, we're not just building software—we're building trust through technology.

Director

Welcome to the Certificate programme in Blockchain, a collaborative initiative by IMI Kolkata and Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application in the fast-evolving blockchain landscape.

At Swaransh, we believe in building trust through technology, and blockchain is at the heart of this transformation. Through this 6-month hybrid certification journey, you'll gain not just theoretical knowledge but also practical insights from industry use cases, live sessions with experts, and a paid internship to apply your skills in real-world projects.

Whether you're aspiring to be a blockchain professional or an entrepreneur ready to disrupt the future, this programme is your launchpad. We are excited to be part of your learning journey and to support the development of the next generation of blockchain leaders and innovators.

Let's build the future—secure, transparent, and empowered by technology.

Dr. Rahul Singh - Founder & CEO, Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited

Key Highlights

Bridging Theory With Practice

Bridging Theory With Practice

Blend of classroom learning with real-world application.

Shaping Future Leaders

Shaping Future Leaders

Enhancing skillsets of participants for Blockchain based roles.

Learning From The Leaders

Learning From The Leaders

Regular guest lectures by industry experts.

Building Skills For Success

Multiple projects

Projects for understanding real world applications and how to market it.

Bridging Theory With Practice

Bridging Theory With Practice

Blend of classroom learning with real-world application.

Shaping Future Leaders

Shaping Future Leaders

Enhancing skillsets of participants for Blockchain based roles.

Learning From The Leaders

Learning From The Leaders

Regular guest lectures by industry experts.

Building Skills For Success

Multiple projects

Projects for understanding real world applications and how to market it.

Course Overview

Gain a solid understanding of blockchain with the Certificate programme in Blockchain which is jointly provided by the Center of Applied Blockchain and Digital Transformation at IMI Kolkata and Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited. Starting with the basics of blockchain, the participants will be able to build decentralized apps, smart contracts, and work on industry specific use-cases through hands-on capstone project. Transform your career with this blockchain certificate programme in just three months with 100 hours of this certificate programme (4 months) and 2 months paid internship.

6 months comprehensive programme duration.

  • 4 months

    Classroom sessions and industry lectures

  • 2 Months

    Paid Internship

  • 15 hours

    Project work

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Course Overview

Who Should Enroll For The programme

Eligibility Criteria

For admission to this Blockchain certification programme, candidates should have:

  • 2+ years of work experience (preferred, but not compulsory)
  • A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks
  • Basic knowledge of coding in any platform

Blockchain Course And Certification Details

Master blockchain networks, smart contracts, cryptography, decentralized applications (DApps), and blockchain development. Equip yourself with skills to build and deploy blockchain solutions that drive innovation in industries like finance, supply chain, and more with this world blockchain course.

Learning Path

This module will provide an overview of the history and evolution of blockchain. This module will also give an overview of the major types of blockchain, an overview of the building blocks of blockchain, and the various legal issues associated with blockchain

Module 2 will familiarize the participants with a coding platform. Because of the growing demand of Python as a Programming language, various important concepts using Python will be discussed. Several hands-on exercises will be done in the sessions.

Module 3 will cover an overview of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin and the Bitcoin Network, Bitcoin Transactions, and Bitcoin Wallets, and finally an overview of ethereum blockchains, smart contracts, and DApps

Module 4 will help to explore enterprise blockchain platforms like Hyperledger, and Multichain for real-world applications. There will be several hands-on sessions to solve use-cases using Hyperledger.

Module 5 will provide an overview of DeFi, NFT, ICO, crowdfunding, lending in blockchain, RegTech, and Insurtech.

Module 6 will guide the participants on how to identify business problems where blockchain can be implemented through a design thinking approach and provide an overview of the various considerations while taking up a Blockchain project. This module will also helping in providing an overview of the various marketing, branding and promotional strategies.

In Module 7, participants will be given various examples of domains, like, Finance, Education, Operations and Supply chain, human resource and marketing.

Participants will be given an overview of the entire set of steps and processes involved in developing blockchain based applications. Participants will be able to develop private blockchains, transfer assets, and explore streams. Participants will be able to develop and deploy smart contracts using Solidity, while managing functions, variables, and security.

Participants will be able to apply their knowledge through practical capstone projects that simulate real-world blockchain challenges. Few projects topics where participants will be able to integrate and demonstrate their skills is as follows: Medicine Supply Chain Management (Implement a solution to track medicine shipments throughout the journey and enable real-time verification). Note: The projects will leverage publicly available datasets.

Participants will be given career guidance by corporate experts and academic experts from India and foreign countries. Participants will also be given an overview of the expectations during the internship period and how to approach the selection interviews.

Tools Covered

Ethereum Truffle Hyperledger Solidity Python Hyperledger Fabric MultiChain Bitcoin

Skills Enhancement

  • Interactive live-virtual masterclasses delivered by IMI Kolkata and Industry Experts.
  • Gain hands-on experience through integrated labs and real-world blockchain projects.
  • Master various blockchain tools.
  • Seamless access to integrated labs on Swaransh IT Solutions LMS platform.
  • Showcase your expertise with the comprehensive capstone projects in key blockchain domains.
  • Receive industry and academic experience.
  • Receive certificates signed by IMI Kolkata and Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • Career Guidance to help prepare for top hiring companies.

Our Eminent Faculty

Dr. Gobinda Roy
Dr. Gobinda Roy

Associate Professor, IMI Kolkata

Dr. Arunava Bandyopadhyay
Dr. Arunava Bandyopadhyay

Assistant Professor, IMI Kolkata

Dr. Sahana Roy Chowdhury
Dr. Sahana Roy Chowdhury

Professor, IMI Kolkata

Dr. Arghya Ray
Dr. Arghya Ray

Assistant Professor, IMI Kolkata

Rahul Singh
Dr. Rahul Singh

Founder, Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Limited

Amit Chandra
Mr. Amit Chandra

Guest Lecturer

Dr. Labh Singh
Dr. Labh Singh

Advisor and Business Consultant, Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Limited

Dr. Satya N. Gupta
Dr. Satya N. Gupta

Advisor, Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Limited

Ashish Kumar Jain
Mr. Ashish Kumar Jain

CMO, Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Limited

Guy Scott
Mr. Guy Scott

Partner, Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Limited

Ali Asgar Abbas
Mr. Ali Asgar Abbas

Advisor, Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Limited

Dr. Rituparna Basu
Dr. Rituparna Basu

Professor, IMI Kolkata

Dr. Sachin Modgil
Dr. Sachin Modgil

Associate Professor, IMI Kolkata

Dr. Sachin Modgil
Dr. Moinak Maiti

Associate Professor, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Dr. Sachin Modgil
Dr. Ruchi Sharma

Assistant Professor - IMI Kolkata

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    programme Directors

    Arghya Ray

    Dr. Arghya Ray,
    Assistant Professor
    (MIS & Analytics,
    IMI Kolkata)

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    Dr. Arghya Ray has received his PhD from IIM Ranchi. Prior to joining IMI Kolkata, he was an Assistant Professor at FORE School of Management (FSM), Adamas University, and a Visiting Faculty at Birla Global University, IIM Ranchi and IIM Jammu. He also has an industrial experience at TCS Limited. With B.Tech. (Silver Medalist) from SRM University, he has to his credit many publications in top level ABDC and ABS listed journals. He has also attended around ten national and international conferences. His research mainly focuses on understanding customer perspectives from social-media feeds. He has conducted MDPs and workshops on different emerging technologies. Dr. Ray is the Director of the Centre of Digital Transformation and Applied Blockchain.

     
    Rahul Singh

    Dr. Rahul Singh
    (Founder and Director of Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited)

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    Dr. Rahul Singh is a seasoned technology leader and blockchain expert with over 8 years of experience in IT project leadership and solutions architecture. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Swaransh IT Solutions Private Limited, he has been instrumental in building innovative blockchain-based solutions that address the global challenges of counterfeit fraud and supply chain transparency. Under his leadership, Swaransh IT Solutions has emerged as a trusted Startup India-recognized and ISO-certified company, delivering patented QR code verification systems to industries including healthcare, education, logistics, and governance. His collaboration as a technology partner with VeriDoc Global

    spans across seven countries, further solidifying his role as a global player in blockchain innovation. Rahul is actively shaping the future of blockchain adoption through his memberships in prestigious international forums such as the Government Blockchain Association (GBA), the **Blockchain for Productivity Forum, and the **Blockchain Assurance & Standardization Dynamic Coalition under the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF). He also holds an **Honorary Fellowship at NOBSAA Nigeria and serves on the advisory boards of several startups, providing strategic mentorship and thought leadership. Recognized for his impact on the blockchain ecosystem, Rahul has been a featured speaker at leading events like the India Mobile Congress, **India Blockchain Summit, **Bengaluru Tech Summit, and many more. His company has also played a pivotal role as **Certificate Partner for Hyperhack 2024 and various other tech summits. With a mission to build trusted digital solutions and a vision to eradicate counterfeit fraud globally, Dr. Rahul Singh continues to lead with purpose, passion, and a strong belief in the transformative power of blockchain technology.

    Course Fee & Financial Assistance

    Installments Amount
    Registration (By 15th June 2025) ₹50,000/-
    By 31st July 2025 ₹40,000/-
    By 15th September 2025 ₹20,000/-
    Total programme Fee ₹1,10,000/-
    Available discounts:

    10 or more participants: 20% per participant

    5 or more participants: 15% per participant

    3-4 participants: 5% per participant

    Frequently asked questions

    To start a career in blockchain, you need to acquire a profound knowledge of various tools used in blockchain, software development, implementation and distributed systems. This blockchain certification course is the best fit for you if you are looking for an exhaustive curriculum in blockchain to learn the required skill sets. Upon completing this blockchain course, you get an overall understanding of various blockchain based projects used across different industries and how to approach the projects. You will also receive career counselling from our end regarding your future career.

    The demand for Blockchain is increasing across different industries and is an in-demand career option. Hence, this blockchain certification is timely and help participants upskill themselves. This blockchain certification programme offers a curriculum designed by industry and academic experts to help you learn everything from scratch and gain job-ready skills. Here are some of the benefits you can expect from enrolling in this course:

    - Earn a programme completion certificate from IMI Kolkata and Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Engage in live sessions with the course instructors.

    - Acquire insight into the most in-demand blockchain skills.

    - Get hands-on experience with the capstone project and industry-relevant use cases.

    - Build your skillset further to become job-ready and advance your career.

    - Get career guidance to share your career.

    Although a bit of coding background helps, it is not necessary. We have modules to get your familiarized with coding. Most of the modules will give you enough hands-on experience to get familiarized with the tools used which is required for you to excel in your career in blockchain.

    Yes, once you make the first installment of the course fees, you will get access to a preparatory blockchain course kit. This certification course covers the basic concepts of cryptocurrency, including an in-depth look at Bitcoin wallets and their functionalities. Since there will be live sessions, you can interact with our instructors to get your doubts cleared.

    No, missing a live class will not affect your learning and course projects. You can watch the recorded sessions of any missed class or classes at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate.

    The field of blockchain is evolving fast and is being used across various industries. After your complete this certification, you can pursue roles such as:

    Blockchain Developer

    Blockchain Architect

    Blockchain Consultant

    Blockchain Project Manager

    Blockchain Analyst

    Blockchain Network Manager

    IT Manager

    You can also build your own startup after completing this course.

    Although we will ensure that each participant gets a paid internship, we can only guide participants regarding the different blockchain job opportunities. It is entirely up to the candidate to apply for job openings and crack the job selection process to get a job.

    For admission to this Blockchain certification programme, candidates should have:

    2+ years of work experience (preferred, but not compulsory)

    A bachelor's degree with an average of 50% or higher marks

    Basic knowledge of coding in any platform

    Upon successful completion, participants can expect a CTC of over 6-7 lacs INR for various blockchain focussed industries, ensuring a strong start to their career.

    The programme fee can be paid in installments. We are also in talks with various banks to provide easy payment education loan facilities.

    The programme is offered in an hybrid format with a majority of the classes conducted in the live-online mode, and in few sessions you can visit the IMI Kolkata campus for the classes (during these classes, other participants can attend it online at the same time).

    Yes, upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a certificate from IMI Kolkata, in collaboration with Swaransh IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

    Begin Your Journey in Blockchain Today!

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