In this free online cryptocurrency course, learn the basics behind digital currency, and the mechanics of legality. This free online cryptocurrency course introduces you to the world of cryptocurrency, its origins and the technology it is built upon. Mining and investing is also discussed. The course then looks at the legal ramifications of cryptocurrencies and the challenges regulators face. With digital currencies becoming more mainstream, as a form of payment and for trading, this course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn about this emerging technology.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 188746 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 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 | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Explain the origins of cryptocurrency and the technology on which digital currencies are based • Summarise the different types and most popular forms of cryptocurrency • Explain detailed information about blockchain technology and how it relates to cryptocurrency • Explain the legal concerns involved in the use of cryptocurrencies • Discuss how to store your cryptocurrency in a secure manner • Explain the process of cryptocurrency mining and summarise tips to help you be successful • Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the anonymity offered by cryptocurrency transactions • Explain the regulations currently in place regarding cryptocurrency and the challenges facing policy makers • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of trading and investing in cryptocurrency • Discuss how cryptocurrency may develop in the future |
| Course Code | 2373 |

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