Blockchain and Crypto

Overview

The sudden rise in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and its subsequent decline, focused the world’s attention on cryptocurrencies as a means of payment. Blockchain technology powers Bitcoin and has been hyped as the next new, transformative technology.

This course will cover:

  • The technical underpinnings of blockchain and review key concepts such as decentralization and consensus algorithms.
  • Blockchain as an asset and review the dynamics of the cryptocurrency markets.
  • Blockchain as a business solution, with a focus on understanding business cases in which blockchain does and does not make sense.

Course Audience:

This course is for anyone who wants to understand the basics of blockchain and the crypto.

Learning outcomes:

After finishing the course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how blockchain works.
  • Articulate the key technical aspects, such as decentralisation and consensus algorithms.
  • Describe the strengths and weaknesses of cryptocurrency as an asset and a payment mechanism.
  • Evaluate trade-offs of blockchain as a business solution.

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Submit your course enquiry form. Once you’ve submitted your enquiry form, our team will review it and be in touch within 1-2 business days to confirm your enrolment and provide you with all the information you need to get started.

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16 Beresford Square
Woolwich, London
SE18 6AY

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