Cryptocurrency Foundations
10.0
(4 ratings)
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Easily navigate the crypto and web3 space to make smart investments and decrease the chance of getting scammed.
Cryptocurrency Foundations
10.0
(4 ratings)
2 Weeks
·Cohort-based Course
Easily navigate the crypto and web3 space to make smart investments and decrease the chance of getting scammed.
Hosted by
Jarrett Vaughan MA, Msc
UBC Sauder School of Business Adjunct Professor, Crypto Investor since 2017
Course overview
Learn the Crypto Basics to Invest Effectively and Safely
You want to invest in crypto but don’t know how and are afraid of missing out. You want to get educated but can’t trust anybody.
This 2-week live course will help you understand how blockchain technology and cryptocurrency impact our world and investments.
Who is this course for
01
Crypto beginners wanting to understand the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain technology to analyze potential investments.
02
Pragmatic investors looking to understand a new asset class to take advantage of early opportunities.
03
Job seekers looking to enter the crypto industry but lack the essential understanding to make the transition and apply to roles.
Key outcomes
The Coins: Bitcoin, Alt Coins and Blockchain
In simple terms you will be able to explain blockchain principles, opportunities, barriers, and use cases; including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and other Altcoins.
The Scams
Most people think crypto is scammy, but actually there are tremendous investment and employment opportunities in this space. You will learn how to analyse projects and avoid common pitfalls.
The Practical
Understand how to use crypto wallets, centralized exchanges, and decentralized exchanges so that you can confidentially buy and sell crypto currencies.
The Fundamentals Behind the Tech
Identify and understand the core principles behind smart contracts, tokenomics and whitepapers.
The Prize!
You will receive an NFT certificate that will provide proof of course completion. This can be added to your LinkedIn profile or held in your crypto wallet.
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Questions? Email us for answers and more information on the class. We'd love to hear from you.
Questions? Email us for answers and more information on the class. We'd love to hear from you.
10.0
(4 ratings)
"the curriculum’s most valuable component was the active discussions behind actual crypto Use Case examples"
Gord Pither
Stanley Yuen
Sena Joao
Julia Oulton
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Meet your instructor
Jarrett Vaughan MA, Msc
Adjunct Professor, University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business
Teaching crypto, NFTs, Blockchain technology and marketing at a "top 25 global business school", Jarrett provides a solid education based approach in his courses.
Jarrett worked in management in the luxury hotel business for 10 years, most recently at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. He also founded a real estate investment company in 2006 which he still owns and operates today.
In 2017 he began to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, this introduction to Web3 has allowed Jarrett to now teach and speak on topics related to NFTs, Crypto and Web3. He is currently launching an NFT project for social good, based on art that his 7 year old daughter created while she was recovering from her 16th surgery.
Jarrett is married with three children. He is a musician, an urban farmer, and loves outdoor adventure sports. Jarrett loves to travel and is a champion for children with disabilities. In his spare time he can be found tending to his honey bees and studying libertarian economics.
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Course syllabus
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Module 1- History and Foundations
- Start building your toolkit as you dive into Bitcoin and Blockchain, exploring its key components, capabilities, and limitations.
- Discover what makes blockchain secure and tamper-resistant, and how it is connected to Bitcoin.
- Gain exposure to the history of Satoshi Nakamoto and the Blockchain Trilema.
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Module 2 - Do Your Own Research
- Explore and define popular Alt Coins and the utility which they offer in today’s marketplace.
- Build an understanding on how to read a Web3 Whitepaper including tokenomics. Examples include active whitepapers which have been created by popular crypto companies.
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Module 3- Learn to Buy and Sell
- Explore the difference between crypto wallets, centralised exchanges and decentralised exchanges.
- Understand the pros and cons of each as a holding and trading mechanism. This is where you learn the steps to buy and sell crypto.
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Module 4- Learn Where to Find Early Project to Invest In
- Discuss IDOs (Initial Decentralized Exchange Offerings) and DApps (Decentralized Applications) and develop an understanding of how they may cause disruption in the business environment.
- Investigate how established crypto companies are responding to the current business landscape.
Course schedule
4-6 hours per week
May Cohort
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
May 16, 18, 23, 25
Optional Office Hours:
May 17 and 23
1:30pm PST //// 4:30pm EST
Each week I have open Office Hours for 1 hour. You are welcome to drop in (online) and ask questions, chat or hang out!
At the start of the course...
You will have lifetime access to a live online community on Discord, which will allow you to continue to grow in your knowledge and understanding of crypto and Web3
Weekly Optional Homework
1 hour per week
With optional additional readings and a podcast which was recorded specifically for this course.
Upon Completion of Course
You will receive an NFT
This NFT can be used in your LinkedIn profile or held in your wallet. You can show both your friends and potential employers of your new found understanding of crypto, blockchain and bitcoin!
Crypto Podcast Create for this Course
This course includes access to my podcast @TheWeb3Prof
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Learning is better with cohorts
Active learning, not passive watching
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and group question periods
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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