This online course series gives an introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrencies for beginners.
It includes a course on Bitcoin (the most popular blockchain application today) and a course that explains more about the underlying technology.
(Read an interview with the instructors here. And also check out this list of Blockchain online courses.)
| Instructor: | Nadir Akhtar |
| Provided by: | edX |
| Course language: | English |
| Fees: | Yes (see course website) |
| Level: | beginner |
| Certificate available? | (fee) |
| Format: | course series |
A user comments: "I have taken the first of these courses, it's an intro to Bitcoin (which makes sense because Bitcoin was the first REAL application of blockchain technology). I like the course as an introduction for someone does not necessarily have a technical background. Some technical stuff in there which may be hard to digest, but my feeling is that I could understand well enough to really benefit. However, what was even better in my experience is to take this course as an introduction and then read the free online Princeton book that is recommended in their reading materials. Reading the book gave me the full understanding, but I think the online course was a great fundamental preparation for understanding the book. So I would recommend both! Regarding the course, what was slightly distracting was the very short duration of videos, and the presentation style of one of the instructors, but I guess that depends on personal learning styles"
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