Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive
Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive
Empower Your Future with Blockchain and Bitcoin Mastery
The Blockchain and Bitcoin Intensive course offers a deep look into the cryptocurrency world. If you’ve been thinking about getting into cryptocurrency, this is the course for you. We will explore foundational blockchain concepts used in the fast-growing cryptocurrency space. As a result, you will understand how mining Bitcoin and various other cryptocurrencies work. There is a vast movement to normalize cryptocurrency worldwide, and now is the time to position yourself with the background needed to secure a career in Blockchain Development.
Afterward, we will look at use cases in detail, ensuring you understand how and why they work. These use cases help our students connect recently learned material with tangible real-world examples. In the Blockchain and Bitcoin Intensive course, we will learn about new concepts like the DAO and why this could drastically change the world. This course will help you transition your career into the cryptocurrency space. Already know what you’re interested in? Choose a path from our many blockchain and cryptocurrency courses and certificates available.
Questions We’ll Explore
- How does bitcoin work?
- How is bitcoin cryptocurrency different from fiat currency?
- What is bitcoin mining and bitcoin halving?
- How does bitcoin cryptocurrency compare to alternative cryptocurrency (altcoin) blockchains?
- Will blockchain and cryptocurrency alter how we operate and run businesses?
Courses in this Certificate Program
- 6 Total Hours
- OnDemand: 6 Hours
- Optional Live: 2+ Hours
- Tuition: $99
Courses in this Program | Hours | Delivery Method |
---|---|---|
Student Orientation | 1 Hour | LIVE Online (Optional) |
Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive course | 10 Hours | OnDemand - Instructor Supported |
Live Instructor AMA - bi-monthly | 5 Hours | LIVE Online (Optional) |
Upcoming LIVE Instruction Dates
Instructor AMA Friday November 15 2024
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November 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInstructor AMA Friday December 6 2024
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December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmInstructor AMA Friday December 20 2024
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December 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of this intensive program, participants will be able to:
Explore the origins of blockchain and understand how the technology will disrupt many industries;
Recognize Bitcoin and Ethereum as the Blockchain platform pioneers;
Comprehend and articulate the new world of DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations);
Examine digital currency and payments
Certificate of Completion – Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive – 6 Hours
25% Focus Area Certification Exam Competencies for:
- Web3 Foundations Level 1 Certification
- Certifying Body: Web3 Certification Board (W3CB)
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Prerequisites
Blockchain Foundation is recommended but not required. No prior blockchain or computer programming experience is required.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in learning more about cryptocurrency.
Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive Course Content
Module 1: Bitcoin Overview
- Bitcoin and Cryptography Overview
- Bitcoin Software & Hardware
Module 2: Technical Limitations & Mining Introduction
- Technical Bitcoin Limitations
- Bitcoin & The Lightning Network
- Bitcoin Scripting & Mining
Module 3: Mining
- Bitcoin Mining & Incentives
- Technical Bitcoin Limitations (Part 2)
Module 4: Bitcoin vs Protocols 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…etc.
- Blockchain V1 to Blockchain V2
- Ethereum Clients, EVM & Solidity
- Ether, Gas & Consensus Algorithms
- BigChainDb, Tendermint & Hyperledger
Module 5: The New Database
- Blockchain As The New Database
- Blockchain As The New Database (Part 2)
Module 6: Payments, Voting and other Use Cases
- Payments, Remittances & Identity
- Voting, Trade Finance & Land
- Blockchain & Ethereum Use Cases
Module 7: What’s next?
- Preparing Your Firm For Blockchain
- Evaluating Blockchain
- The DAO & Blockchain Adoption
Bundled Certification Programs Related to this Course
Web3 Career Track
Certified Blockchain Enterprise Advocate
Certified Blockchain Enterprise Professional
Certified Blockchain Legal Professional
Certified Blockchain Legal & Regulatory Professional
Certified Blockchain Financial Analyst
Certified Blockchain HealthTech Professional
Certified Blockchain Insurance Professional
Certified Blockchain Accounting Professional
Certified Blockchain Supply Chain Professional
Certified Blockchain Project Manager
Certified Blockchain Government Advisor
Program Info
- Dates: Rolling Enrollment
- Location: OnDemand & LIVE Online
- Tuition: $99
- Tuition Assistance
- 6 Total Hours
Additional Information
- Module Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
- Guest Lectures & Networking
- Student Orientation
- LIVE Online Instructor AMAs
- Certification Exam Prep
Certification Competencies
The material covered in this course contributes to 25% of the Focus Areas as defined in the Web3 Certification Association (W3CB) Blockchain+ Certification Exam Competencies.
Review all W3CB Focus Areas – Blockchain+ Certification Exam.
Certification Tracks
This Course is included in the following Certification Career Tracks:
BLOCKCHAIN CAREER TRACK
Includes:
- Web3 Foundations
- Blockchain Foundations
- Blockchain & Bitcoin Intensive
- Blockchain Development Decision
- Exam Voucher: W3CB Blockchain+ Certification Exam