Course Name: Beginner- Course 1
Modules:
1.
History of Money
2.
Cashless, Credit, Debit
3.
Cryptography
4.
Creation of Bitcoin
5.
History of Blockchain and
Applications
Total Hours: 5 Hours 10 minutes
Program Objectives
The concept of
money has always been a powerful one. It is the basis on which the world's
financial system is formed, and it is what powers our society's economic
growth. Money has undergone gradual changes throughout the centuries. From the
exchange of goods to paper money to cryptocurrency, the history of money is
undoubtedly vast and interesting.
This course
covers the essential basics, starting from the history of money to the history
of Blockchain. When did the use of money start?
What are the
different types of money?
How did paper
money come into being?
How did we go
from exchanging goods to get something to a cashless transaction?
What exactly is
Bitcoin?
What is
Blockchain, and how is it applicable?
We discuss all
these questions and more.
Key Objective: The main object of this course is to help beginners get a grasp of
this concept and take them on the journey to become educated investors.
The course is
divided into five different modules for easier consumption of information.
Each module
includes videos, infographics, or on-demand down-loads to help the students
study.
Curriculum for Beginner Course
This course
consists of the following five modules:
Module 1: History of Money
The course will
begin by establishing a solid understanding of money. It will include:
·
Understanding the main
functions of currency
·
Historical use of money
·
Main forms of currency
·
Introduction to the financial system
Videos: 1
(History and Evolution of Money) Duration: 10 mins
Infographics:
None
Download:
None
Duration: 1
Hour
Module 2: Cashless, Credit,
Debit
The next module
will expand on the evolution of money from its first known concepts to what it
is today. It will include:
·
Metallic Money
·
Paper and Credit Money
·
Plastic Money – Credit and
Debit Cards
·
Digital Money
Videos: None
Infographics:
1 (Types of Money)
Download:
None
Duration: 40
minutes
Module 3: Cryptography
This module will
introduce the students to the concept of Cryptography and help them gain a firm
grasp of its present uses. It will cover:
·
What is cryptography?
·
History of cryptography
·
Types of cryptography
·
What issues are resolved with
cryptography?
Videos: 2
(Understanding Cryptography + Benefits of Cryptography) Duration: 10
minutes + 5 minutes
Infographics:
Types of Cryptography
Download: None
Duration: 1
Hour
Module 4: Creation of
Bitcoin
Bitcoin took the
world by storm some years ago. The very few who had seen it coming invested in
it and became rich! This module will teach students all about Bitcoin and its
history. It includes:
·
What is Bitcoin?
·
History of Bitcoin
·
How are Bitcoin and
Cryptography related?
·
Value of Bitcoin Today
·
What does Future Hold for
Bitcoin?
Videos: 1
(Relation between Bitcoin and Cryptography) Duration: 15 minutes
Infographics:
1 (A look into the Price and Value of Bitcoin)
Download: 1
(Countries Where Bitcoin Is Legal and Illegal)
Duration: 1.5
hours
Module 5: History of
Blockchain and Applications
The last module
will explore the history of blockchain and its applications. It includes:
·
Introduction to Blockchain
·
Purpose of Blockchain
·
Key Elements of Blockchain
·
Benefits of Blockchain
·
Uses of Blockchain
Videos: 1
(Elements of Blockchain) Duration: 10 minutes
Infographics:
1 (Potential Applications of Blockchain)
Download:
None
Duration: 1
Hour