Introduction to Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Course

What you'll learn

Learn about cryptocurrency & blockchain with our investing short courses in Sydney!

Have you done some research and now beginning to understand the opportunity and potential for cryptocurrency and the blockchain? Perhaps you don't want to tread the waters without a solid understanding of how and where to invest? Then this cryptocurrency and blockchain beginners course in Sydney is a fantastic place to start.

This year has seen a most exciting time for Bitcoin & cryptocurrency investment, with incredible opportunities for anyone to build wealth. This cryptocurrency course will guide you through the basics of how this new technology works, the basics of establishing yourself as an investor to cryptocurrency, understanding Bitcoin, Ethereum and all Altcoins.

Join us as we give you a solid base of knowledge so that you can enter the cryptocurrency & blockchain market with confidence. This course will give you a head start on this new technology which may maximise your returns and minimise your risks. Learn everything you need to know about cryptocurrency and blockchain, including investing, mining and much more in this cryptocurrency course in Sydney!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this cryptocurrency & blockchain course, you should:

• Have a strong understanding of cryptocurrencies and apply the insight to invest, trade and mine them.
• Appreciate the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies to create wealth through research and investment.
• Have a strong understanding of trading techniques and strategies, particularly technical analysis.
• Learn from mistakes committed by new investors.
• Understand the differences between blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
• Have a strong understanding of the technological foundation of blockchain.
• Understand the application of blockchain technology to other industries and potential financial rewards.

Course content

What will be covered in this cryptocurrency & blockchain course?

• The importance of blockchain technology
• What is it? How does it affect cryptocurrencies?
• What is a cryptocurrency wallet? How is it set up?
• What is Bitcoin? How to invest in it?
• How to trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
• The difference between fundamental and technical analysis. Using both methods to invest in cryptocurrencies.
• Using technical analysis techniques, such as candlesticks and other graphical approaches to analyse and predict trading behaviour and prices of cryptocurrencies.

Session 1:  Blockchain  & Distributed Ledger Technology

• Properties of cryptocurrencies: cryptography, block mining and blockchain technology How to use it?
• Examining the main cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin cash and Litecoin
• An introduction to Blockchain
• What is Blockchain?
• What is Distributed Ledger Technology (DTL)?
• Applications of Blockchain Technology Including DeFi and NFT's
• Hash encryption using a digital signature
• Proof of work
• Mining techniques
• The relationship between blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
• Advantages and disadvantages of Blockchain
• The potential of blockchain beyond the world of finance in Travel, music, cybersecurity, automotive industry, healthcare, voting and human resource management.

Session 2: Cryptocurrency Markets & Investing

A summary of investment principles and the importance of managing risk. The importance of diversification when investing. Cryptocurrencies provide another asset class compared to cash, property, government bonds and shares. It includes a brief discussion of portfolio management. The difference between technical and fundamental analysis

Using technical analysis to develop an investment strategy: Reading and interpreting candlestick charts, understanding trend lines, support and resistance levels, trading levels, market capitalisation, relative strength index, moving averages and selecting time frames. Limitations of technical analysis. It does not consider regulation or mining hash.

• What is cryptocurrency?
• What is a cryptocurrency wallet?
• Characteristics of a wallet
• Vulnerabilities of a wallet
• Cryptocurrency and investing in a new asset class
• Portfolio Management
• Investment Strategies
• Tax Implications

Intended audience

Who is this cryptocurrency & blockchain course for?

This cryptocurrency & blockchain course is for anyone interested in:

• Understanding and investing in cryptocurrencies
• Managing risk and capitalising from cryptocurrencies using portfolio management
• Analysing different cryptocurrencies and using the insight to invest in alternative coins
• The technology behind cryptocurrencies
• Blockchain
• The impact of blockchain technology
• The application of blockchain technology to different industries.

Additional information

Please note the following:

Disclaimer: Share trading, investment and financial planning involves risk and may not be suitable for you. All advertising and educational content is of the nature of general information only and must not in any way be construed or relied upon as personal advice. No consideration has been given or will be given to individual investment objectives, financial circumstances or the needs of any particular person. No individual investment advice will be given