Course:

01 Course - Cryptocurrency Foundations
The digital revolution has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, including the way money is made, stored, and used. Cryptocurrency is the latest trend. It is a completely decentralized form of digital money, that is created and exchanged without the intervention of traditional financial institutions. Bitcoin, the most popular form, is on its way to becoming a legitimate global currency. This short course is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of how cryptocurrencies are created, traded, and mined. Dr. Jonathan Reichental reviews the underlying technology—blockchain databases, hashing, and cryptography—and explains how anyone can create a form of cryptocurrency and offer it for use. He also discusses the process of mining and the hardware and software needed to become a cryptocurrency miner.
Learning goal
• Recognize the challenges of succeeding with cryptocurrency.
• Differentiate between bitcoin and blockchain.
• Cite the methods of cryptocurrency creation.
• Summarize what gives cryptocurrencies value.
• Explain an initial coin offering (ICO).
• Illustrate the challenges of being a cryptocurrency miner.


02 Course - Learning Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin is a form of money that only exists online. While it's making headlines around the world, many people don't really understand how bitcoin works or the underlying concepts of cryptocurrency. In this course, Tom Geller demystifies bitcoin, revealing the promise and perils of the new crypto economy. Tom begins by explaining what bitcoin is, how it originated, and how it compares with other cryptocurrencies. Next, he explains how to get started by creating a bitcoin wallet, buying and selling bitcoin, and protecting your transactions. He discusses other top cryptocurrencies—Ripple, Ethereum, and IOTA—and explains how "initial coin offerings" (ICOs) have changed the investment landscape. Finally, he covers bitcoin mining, threats to the bitcoin economy, and how to connect with others in cryptocurrency communities.
Learning goal
• Describe how Bitcoin works.
• Distinguish between exchanges and institutional markets when buying and selling Bitcoin.
• Explain the process behind the scenes when you send and receive Bitcoin.
• Cite where most ICOs live.
• Name the market symbol for Bitcoin.
• Identify the threats to the Bitcoin economy.
• Explain what the Bitcoin Foundation is.



03 Course - Securing Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity for both individuals and organizations. With billions of dollars at stake, ensuring that cryptocurrencies aren't stolen, that fraud is reduced, that hacking doesn't become a persistent threat, and that a host of other security challenges are addressed has become vitally important. This short, introductory course explores some of the basic security requirements for cryptocurrencies and provides guidance on how to lower security risks. Upon completing this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of cryptocurrency security, as well as some tools to reduce your own exposure to risk.