Understanding cryptocurrency
Insights into the benefits, challenges, and applications of cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain systems.
Course Type
E-learning
Length
3 hours +
What you’ll achieve
When you've completed this course, you will understand how to:
- Explain the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its security features.
- Describe the structure and functionality of cryptocurrencies and distributed ledgers.
- Evaluate the benefits and risks associated with cryptocurrency systems.
- Apply blockchain concepts to real-world scenarios beyond cryptocurrencies.
- Analyse the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrencies to transform finance and business.
About this course
This course offers a foundational understanding of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, exploring how distributed ledgers function, the mechanics of cryptocurrency transactions, and the broader implications of these technologies for finance and business. It provides insights into the benefits, challenges, and applications of cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain systems.
Finance professionals seeking to understand blockchain and cryptocurrency; accountants exploring blockchain’s implications for auditing and record-keeping; individuals interested in emerging financial technologies; individuals keen to learn the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain systems.
Overview
E-learning |
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3 hours + |
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Blockchain |
Syllabus
The course covers the following areas:
- Introduction to Blockchain
- Security Features of Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
- Mechanics of Cryptocurrency
- Benefits and Risks of Cryptocurrencies
- Applications Beyond Cryptocurrency.
How to access
Once purchased you'll be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date to access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you've purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims.