Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, NFTs and the Metaverse
Published by Pearson
Learn the language of blockchain, Bitcoin, crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse
- Learn through easy-to-follow hands-on demos
- Real-world examples show how blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse work
- See core tools in action you can use in your own projects
Learn the key elements of blockchain, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse in this easy-to-follow and understand live training course. This training will prepare and arm you with the knowledge and vocabulary you need to understand and engage in professional conversations around the topics of blockchain, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse. With blockchain considered as a leading job skill and over 2 trillion dollars in market value in the global cryptocurrency market, this course will help you clearly understand blockchain, Bitcoin, NFTs, and other types of cryptocurrency as well as the metaverse. You will learn about more advanced and important concepts such as smart contracts, digital tokens and avatars. In this exciting and interactive course, we will go over multiple real-use cases of blockchain, above and beyond Bitcoin, demonstrate a live Bitcoin blockchain demo platform and even take a field trip into the metaverse.
After completing the course, you will know how to communicate professionally and will be well on your way to mastering blockchain, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
By the end of the live online course, you’ll understand:
- How blockchain is the underlying technology for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, including NFTs
- How blockchain is being used across multiple industries and how it serves as the foundation for a new digital economy
- Multiple ways that blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse aid in driving sustainability in the physical world
- Why blockchain presents a complete transformation of how the Internet is used to transfer value, and the great opportunity it presents for disruption and new business models
And you’ll be able to:
- Understand core blockchain technology
- Participate in professional conversations around blockchain and distributed ledger technology
- Understand the key elements of the cryptocurrency markets and how to get started with buying, selling and trading cryptocurrency safely
This live event is for you because...
- You are interested in learning the essential elements of blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) and the metaverse
- You would like to learn the key elements and terminology of the technology, as well as gain a solid understanding of how they work
- You need a clear overall view of blockchain, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) and the metaverse.
Prerequisites
Recommended Preparation
- Attend: Introducing Blockchain live training with Aamir Lakhani: Search O’Reilly for upcoming date
Recommended Follow-up
- Watch: Getting Started with Blockchain and Cryptocurrency by George Levy
- Watch: Understanding Crypto Currencies, Bitcoins, and Blockchains by Aamir Lakhani and Keith Rayle
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Segment 1: Blockchain and Bitcoin (50 minutes)
- What is a blockchain?
- What is Bitcoin?
- Demo of a blockchain
- The value of blockchain
Demo: How Blockchain Works
Break (5 minutes)
Segment 2: Cryptocurrency (55 minutes)
- What is cryptocurrency
- Different cryptocurrencies available
- What are smart contracts?
- What are digital tokens?
Demo: Cryptocurrency field trip: Coins vs. Tokens
Break (5 minutes)
Segment 3: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT), Metaverse and Looking Ahead (50 minutes)
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT)
- Blockchain use cases beyond Bitcoin
- Blockchain and sustainability
- The Metaverse
- Limitations of blockchain technology
- Common misconceptions
- The future of blockchain and cryptocurrency
Demo: Metaverse field trip
Course wrap-up and next steps (5 minutes)
Q&A (10 minutes)
Your Instructor
George Levy
George Levy is an award-winning Lecturer and Senior Instructor on blockchain, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency at Blockchain Institute of Technology (BIT), a leading professional education and certification organization focused on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
He is a former Regional Manager for Microsoft Corporation, and a Vice President for the World Business Forum (WOBI).
A digital entrepreneur with over 20 years of professional experience working with Internet and digital technology, he is on a mission to help further the global growth of blockchain technology in order to drive positive change.
George Levy is a Certified Senior Blockchain Professional (CSBCP) from Blockchain Institute of Technology (BIT), and a Global Blockchain Professional (GBP) from Foundational Technologies Institute.