Course Overview
This course aims to introduce you to the exciting world of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Learners will be guided to get on-board the blockchain and cryptocurrency space through hands-on activities and live demonstrations such as creating your own Bitcoin wallet, steps and requirements needed to register on a cryptocurrency exchange.
Course Objectives
- Understand how blockchain and cryptocurrency work
- Explore the blockchain and cryptocurrency scene in Singapore and be aware of the latest updates and developments such as in the innovation and regulatory space
- Kickstart your journey in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space through hands-on activities and live demos such as creating a Bitcoin wallet and guide to registering an account on a cryptocurrency exchange
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who is keen to jumpstart their journey in cryptocurrency & blockchain
Pre-requisites
Learners need to have at least 1 working laptop with internet connection. No credit or certification prerequisites required to take this course.
Course Duration
2 Days; 4 hours per day
Course Format
Live classes on Zoom
Course Outline
Introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrency
- What is cryptography?
- What is blockchain?
- What is cryptocurrency?
- Introduction to the world’s top 2 cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin & Ethereum
- Introduction to consensus mechanisms
What’s happening in Singapore?
- Current blockchain innovations and initiatives in Singapore
- Singapore blockchain scene: Associations, job portals and trade groups to take note of
How you can get started
- Setting up your own Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet on blockchain
- Hands-on activity: Step-by-step guide to creating your own Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet
- Guide to purchasing your first cryptocurrency
- How to sign up an account on a centralized exchange – general information needed for the registration process
- How to buy & sell crypto in Singapore
- Keeping your crypto assets safe: The importance of security
- Intro to crypto trading
- Introduction to exchange trading interface – what is a trading book, what is market buy/sell, what is limit order
- Intro to staking
- Intro to Defi
Exploring the future
- Current trends in the blockchain & crypto industry
- Barriers to adoption
- Future outlook for cryptocurrency and blockchain
*Course outline is non-exhaustive and serves only as a reference. There may be updates made to the actual course content and flow based on learners’ requirements and feedback
Next batch intake schedule
TBC – leave a comment if you are interested to join our waiting list for the next intake
If you have a group of 5 pax minimum, please leave a comment with your preferred date and time as we can open a customized session for you and your friends.
For queries, feel free to reach out to us on Telegram https://t.me/theblockschool
Price
SGD 168 per pax
Buddy promotion
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Is this course claimable under Skills Future Funds just like Block Chain for Cross Border Payment?
Hi Gladis,
Currently this is a private course offered by The Block School and not under SSG subsidies. Do let us know if you are still keen!
Hi how much is the course?
Hi Andy, please register your interest with the sign up form and we will update you from there. thank you!
Hi, when is the next intake after Jun/July 2021?
Hi, no confirmed dates yet, please try sign up for our upcoming intake if u interested in this course
Hi, I’m interested with the course, however, I will only be able to attend during weekends or weekdays after 7pm. Please let me know the course schedule.
Hi
I’m interested in the Crypto Starter Pack course, kindly keep me update for next coming lesson.
Hi, thank you for the interest. Next intake will be in June. Check back for the exact dates!
When will this course be offered again? Thank you.
Hi, thank you for the interest. Next intake will be in June. Check back for the exact dates!
Hi
Please advise upcoming dates and timings before I can commit and pay
Thanks
Hi Anthea,
Thanks for your interest! We are now running these sessions as closed group sharings with a minimum of 5 pax. If you have a group of friends interested to learn together, let us know and we can conduct sessions based on your preferred date and timing.
Feel free to join us on Telegram if you have additional questions!
https://t.me/theblockschool