In this free online course, learn the basics behind cryptocurrency, from its origins to its mechanics and legality. This free online cryptocurrency course introduces the basics behind digital currencies, looking at origins of cryptocurrency and the different types of currency available. It also delves into the blockchain technology that makes it possible and the legality of using it across the world. So if you are interested in using cryptocurrencies for purchases, mining or getting involved in trading and investments, then this course is a great way to start.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 195752 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Explain the basics of cryptocurrency, including definitions of key terms • Outline how blockchain technology works and how it is related to cryptocurrency • Describe the properties of cryptocurrency transactions • Explain how cryptocurrency is developed • Describe the types and most popular forms of cryptocurrency • Explain how to choose which cryptocurrency is right for you • Explain the difference between pseudonymous transactions and anonymous ones • Summarise information about cryptography and its applications to cryptocurrency • Explain the definition and importance of hashing • Describe the way the UK treats cryptocurrency for tax purposes • Discuss proposed and suggested regulations regarding cryptocurrency in the UK |
| Course Code | 2374 |

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