Name: Introduction to Cryptocurrency
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Rating: 4.82 (125 reviews)

Overview

Introduction to Cryptocurrency Course Overview

This Introduction to Cryptocurrency course delivers a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency. You will establish a working knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, such as digital keys, hash functions, and probabilistic finality. You will also learn how these technologies are used in cryptocurrencies, and walk through a real-world transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. Lastly, this course will teach you the different types of wallets that are used to hold cryptocurrencies. After completing this course, you will have a solid grasp on what cryptocurrencies are, the technology that underpins them, and how they compare to fiat money.

Introduction to Cryptocurrency Is a Required Part of CFI’s Cryptocurrency Bundle

Introduction to Cryptocurrency is the first course in the Cryptocurrency Bundle, which focuses on the new and exciting world of Crypto and Decentralized Finance. These courses will start by teaching the learner the fundamentals of currency, blockchains, crypto technology and decentralized digital value exchange. We’ll look in-depth at some of the leading Cryptocurrencies as well as explore how this new asset class is evolving with both unprecedented demand and increasing regulation.

Who Should Take This Introduction to Cryptocurrency Course?

This Introduction to Cryptocurrency course is aimed at learners who want to improve their basic understanding of cryptocurrencies. The aim of the course is to provide learners with the foundations and tools to properly assess opportunities in this interesting new space.

Introduction to Cryptocurrency Learning Objectives

Understand the historical definition and characteristics of money
Examine the present landscape of how value is exchanged in the digital age
Comprehend what blockchain technology is, its limitations, and how it is used
Define what cryptocurrency is and how it is similar to and differs from fiat money
Be able to explain how cryptocurrencies are held

Prerequisite Skills

Recommended skills to have before taking this course.

Critical thinking

Introduction to Cryptocurrency

4.8

Led by Andrew Loo

Level 1

1h 8min

100% online and self-paced

Field of Study: Finance

NASBA CPE Credits: 2

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What You'll Learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

FinTech Industry Professional (FTIP®)

Skills Learned Financial Technology Fundamentals, Data Science and Machine Learning, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
Career Prep Data Science and Machine Learning, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Developer

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Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets Specialist

Skills Learned Purpose of Cryptocurrencies, Technical understanding of Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency Analysis
Career Prep Crypto Fundraiser, DeFi Analyst, Blockchain Product Manager, Tokenomics Specialist, Crypto Fund Investment Manager

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What Our Members Say

Amazing

Every module was well explained and the examples were really helpful.

Harshita Madan

Intro to Cryptocurrency

Great course content. Loved how interactive the course was, allowing for more hands-on and assimilative learning

Emmanuel Agyemfra

Very nice

Booster dose for knowledge

Bhaanu saini

Thanks CFI team for provide valuable information all concept are clear after see lecture , and pdf file

Nakul Vijay

Good Course to Begin with

this course has provided very good basic knowledge about cryptocurrency.

Saksham Aggarwal

Amazing addition

Easy to gain overall understanding of Cryptocurrency

Saddam Hossain

Great! I have learned much about crypto

It is a good way of gaining knowledge on crypto

Egodage Gihan Kavinda Amarabandu

great experience

Good content and presentations

venugopal rajamanuri

My experience in this course is really great, I get to learn about various things about digital currency

I think those students who want to have a basic knowledge about how digital currency works should with this course.

Paurush Garg

Good Development

The course is interesting

Kabiru Umar Inuwa

Great course

Thank you for great course

ABBAS FADEL

Interesting Course

Very Informative and yet very easy to understand

Kartik Dhakad

Great Intro Course

This was an amazing introduction! Very informative.

Antron Ramey

Super clear

This course has helped me understand plenty of concepts in a clear and structured manner. I am looking forward to learn more on the subject.

Monica Gomez Espadero

Exactly what the title says is what you get in an easy to understand format

A great way to learn what blockchain and cryptocurrencies are. This is ideal for both beginner and seasoned learners

Marlvin Chiungwe

Great

It is very interesting and helpful course.

Mai Hashim

Very good intro on cryptocurrency

In about 2hrs, one can get a good understanding of blockchain principles. Well explained and well presented.

Philippe Abraham

Course intended to attain basic knowledge of blockchain and cryptos

Take time to catch up with the Industry trending concepts

Castro Nirukshan

加密货币简介

了解到了关于财政、集中和分散的数字货币、区块链技术等

ahman Li

Clear presentation of concepts from scratch. Way to go more on this!

Must course for those who wants to understand more on Cryptocurrency and who wants to invest in Bitcoin

Ashwin Kumar R N

Cryptocurrencies

The content explains the handling of cryptocurrencies, in their operation and operation.

Herbert Alcides Gutiérrez Rodríguez

Knowledge

Have really benefited learning,I have now understood the historical definition and characteristics of money and now know what cryptocurrency is. Thank you so very much for this wonderful knowledge

Jacob Chanda

Cogent explanation of a very quirky subject matter

Would highly recommend and will be taking follow-on course

David Walls

Insightful Lessons

I gained more knowledge than I had expected.

Amina Allison Shallangwa

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