In this online course you will learn everything about Blockchain and Bitcoin. The basics of blockchain, the digital currency and all Bitcoin ins and outs are discussed.
Topics that are covered includes Bitcoin keys, transactions, units, Bitcoin's pros and cons, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin mining, wallets, security and far more.
Result
After completing this course you are familiar with Blockchain and Bitcoin. You know all the ins and outs and know the pros and cons of using Bitcoin.
Prerequisites
You have general computer skills.
Content
Essentials of Blockchain
7 hours
Introduction to Digital Currency
start the course
provide an overview of the history of money and currency
describe the key aspects of money and currency
describe distributed consensus
identify the aspects of price derivation
describe the basic factors of Blockchain
provide examples of Blockchain
list the benefits of Blockchain
describe public Blockchain
describe private Blockchain
describe hybrid Blockchain
provide an overview of Blockchain and commodities
describe the benefits and reasons why Blockchain provides a secure collaborative environment
provide an explanation of market forecasting and Blockchain
describe the factors of Blockchain adoption
provide an overview of Bitcoin's early history between 2008 and 2011
explain the impact of Bitcoin
describe significant Bitcoin events in 2012 and 2013
describe the progression of Bitcoin as a commonly-accepted form of currency
describe various known Bitcoin scandals and hacks, and their impact
explain the basic aspects of currency, Blockchain, and Bitcoin
The Basics of Blockchain
start the course
describe how Bitcoin pricing is established
describe the Bitcoin community
describe the basic elements to start buying and selling Bitcoin
describe the incremental Bitcoin units
provide an overview of capital markets and Blockchain technology
describe the various problems with Blockchain technology
provide an overview of current and future Blockchain opportunities
describe the Blockchain ledger
explain the differences between single, double, and triple entry accounting
explain the purpose of ledgers, and the differences between local and distributed ledgers
explain qualities, differences, benefits, and drawbacks of centralized and decentralized ledgers
explain the various aspects of cryptocurrency
describe the basic elements of cryptography
explain the application and uses of cryptography throughout history
describe how encryption works
describe hash functions
explain the differences between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
describe digital signatures and their uses
describe digital certificates and their uses
describe the basics of Blockchain, ledgers, cryptocurrency, and cryptography
Bitcoin Technology Fundamentals
start the course
explain the basics of Bitcoin addresses
explain the basics of Bitcoin networks
explain the basics of mining bitcoins
describe improvement proposals for Bitcoin
describe Blockchain explorers
explain how Bitcoin is purchased
explain how Bitcoin is sold
describe unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs)
describe the aspects of anonymity when dealing in Bitcoin
explain the volatility of Bitcoin
discuss unconfirmed transactions
describe irreversibility as it pertains to Bitcoin transactions
describe the mining process
describe mining pools and centralization
discuss mining and security issues with Bitcoin
discuss Bitcoin wallet hardware
discuss experimental opportunities for Bitcoin and Blockchain
explain Bitcoin's social impact
explain the issues surrounding Bitcoin and its future
explain the fundamentals of Bitcoin technology, including basic technology, transactions, pros and cons, and mining
Working with Bitcoin
start the course
explain the purpose of mining, the value to miners, and how new bitcoins are created
describe Bitcoin mining, proof-of-work, and pooled mining
explain mining and processing, and the purpose and types of mining hardware
describe the types of wallets
explain deterministic wallets
describe how to secure wallets
explain passphrase-encrypted wallets
describe full node and thin clients and security issues relating to both
explain the Wallet Input Format (WIF) and importing and exporting functionality in Bitcoin wallets
explain how to back up Bitcoin
explain Bitcoin transactions and fees
describe the various security issues with Bitcoin
explain cold storage and offline Bitcoins
discuss conjoining and block trades
describe how merchants can accept bitcoins
describe payment processors and what they do
describe the secure payment protocol (BIP70) and how it's used
explain regulatory and compliance issues surrounding Bitcoin
discuss the various tax implications of Bitcoin
explain how to work with Bitcoin, including wallets and how they work, Bitcoin clients and design, and security and regulatory considerations for working with Bitcoin
Course options
We offer several optional training products to enhance your learning experience. If you are planning to use our training course in preperation for an official exam then whe highly recommend using these optional training products to ensure an optimal learning experience. Sometimes there is only a practice exam or/and practice lab available.
Optional practice exam (trial exam)
To supplement this training course you may add a special practice exam. This practice exam comprises a number of trial exams which are very similar to the real exam, both in terms of form and content. This is the ultimate way to test whether you are ready for the exam.
Optional practice lab
To supplement this training course you may add a special practice lab. You perform the tasks on real hardware and/or software applicable to your Lab. The labs are fully hosted in our cloud. The only thing you need to use our practice labs is a web browser. In the LiveLab environment you will find exercises which you can start immediately. Thelab enviromentconsist of completenetworks containing for example,clients, servers,etc. This is the ultimate way to gain extensive hands-on experience.
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