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Bitcoin+ Executive Fundamentals (BC-100)

Bitcoin is influencing payments, investments, financial services, and business models while introducing new technical, legal, and operational questions.

Executives need enough knowledge to evaluate these opportunities without becoming developers. This course explains Bitcoin, blockchain mechanics, transactions, smart contracts, trading, regulation, business applications, and connections with other technologies through industry-focused learning.

Overview

Overview

Business leaders evaluating Bitcoin must understand how its network operates, how transactions remain secure, and where practical uses may create value. They must also consider changing regulations, market risks, technical limitations, and the effects of wider cryptocurrency adoption.

This course covers blockchain foundations, Bitcoin mechanics, scripts, development platforms, scaling methods, trading, compliance, real-world applications, and connected technologies. Examples connect these ideas with finance, supply chains, identity, investment, and business planning.

Prerequisites
  • Basic understanding of computing processes and open networks

  • Foundational knowledge of blockchain technology

  • Understanding of finance, supply chains, and asset trading

  • Basic knowledge of how businesses use information technology

  • Interest in cryptocurrency wallets and investments

  • Interest in the wider cryptocurrency market

Target Audience
  • Business leaders, managers, and executives evaluating Bitcoin strategies

  • Financial professionals studying Bitcoin transactions and investments

  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders developing Bitcoin-based ventures

  • Investors and traders assessing Bitcoin opportunities

  • IT and technology professionals exploring Bitcoin applications

  • Consultants advising on financial technology and digital assets

  • Banking professionals studying changes to payments and financial services

  • Wealth managers considering Bitcoin within client portfolios

Exam Blueprint
  • Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency – 5%
  • Understanding Bitcoin Blockchain Mechanics – 10%
  • Bitcoin Script and Decentralised Applications – 20%
  • Blockchain Frameworks – 15%
  • Advanced Blockchain Concepts – 15%
  • Cryptocurrency Trading, Regulations, and Compliance – 10%
  • Bitcoin Real-World Applications – 15%
  • Blockchain and Other Technologies – 10%
FAQs

1. Can the course be taken online?
Yes, the course is available through live virtual instructor-led training or a self-paced online learning option.

2. Is programming knowledge required?
No, programming knowledge is not required. Basic knowledge of blockchain, technology, and business operations is helpful.

3. Is in-person training available?
Yes, classroom training is available through AI CERTs Authorized Training Partners.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
  1. Centralised Systems
  2. Limitations of Centralised Systems
  3. Blockchain Fundamentals
  4. Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
  5. Blockchain Security
  6. Transaction Transparency
  7. Process Efficiency
  8. Fraud Prevention
  9. Blockchain Scale
  10. Bitcoin Fundamentals
  11. Bitcoin and Traditional Banking
  12. Bitcoin Versus Blockchain
  13. Business Uses
  14. Risks and Benefits

 

Module 2: Understanding Bitcoin Blockchain Mechanics
  1. Bitcoin Blockchain Structure
  2. Bitcoin Blocks
  3. Block Creation
  4. Cryptographic Hashing
  5. Linked Blockchain Records
  6. Transaction Processing
  7. Transaction Validation
  8. Peer-to-Peer Networks
  9. Decentralised Networks
  10. Proof of Work
  11. Proof of Stake
  12. Network Agreement
  13. Data Integrity
  14. Protection Against Changes
  15. Energy Consumption
  16. Network Scale
  17. Regulatory Compliance

 

Module 3: Bitcoin Script and Decentralised Applications
  1. Bitcoin Script Fundamentals
  2. Bitcoin Addresses
  3. Public and Private Keys
  4. Transaction Mechanics
  5. Cryptographic Hashing
  6. Data Integrity
  7. Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash
  8. Pay-to-Script-Hash
  9. Script Operations
  10. Multisignature Transactions
  11. Escrow Services
  12. Time-Locked Contracts
  13. Atomic Swaps
  14. Payment Channels
  15. Automated Transactions
  16. Decentralised Applications

 

Module 4: Blockchain Frameworks
  1. Blockchain Development Platforms
  2. Decentralised Applications
  3. Smart Contracts
  4. Ethereum
  5. Ethereum Token Standards
  6. Banking Applications
  7. Supply Chain Applications
  8. Hyperledger
  9. Multichain
  10. EOS
  11. Private Blockchain Networks
  12. High-Speed Transactions
  13. R3 Corda
  14. Financial Privacy
  15. Industry-Specific Blockchain Solutions
  16. Emerging Blockchain Platforms

 

Module 5: Advanced Blockchain Concepts
  1. Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
  2. Lightning Network
  3. Faster Bitcoin Transactions
  4. Lower Transaction Costs
  5. Bitcoin Privacy
  6. CoinJoin
  7. Taproot
  8. Smart Contracts on Bitcoin
  9. Sidechains
  10. Drivechains
  11. Atomic Swaps
  12. Schnorr Signatures
  13. Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
  14. Tokenisation
  15. Digital Asset Issuance
  16. Communication Between Blockchains
  17. Blockchain Governance
  18. Protocol Development

 

Module 6: Cryptocurrencies: Trading, Regulations, and Compliance
  1. Cryptocurrency Markets
  2. Wallet Security
  3. Centralised Exchanges
  4. Decentralised Exchanges
  5. Secure Trading Practices
  6. Investment Risk Management
  7. Initial Coin Offerings
  8. Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
  9. Non-Fungible Tokens
  10. Decentralised Finance
  11. Regional Cryptocurrency Regulations
  12. Regulatory Compliance
  13. Financial Crime Prevention
  14. Fraud Prevention
  15. Balancing Regulation and Innovation

 

Module 7: Bitcoin Real-World Applications
  1. Bitcoin Payments
  2. International Money Transfers
  3. Financial Inclusion
  4. Supply Chain Transparency
  5. Digital Identity
  6. Smart Contracts
  7. Lightning Network
  8. Instant Bitcoin Transactions
  9. Reduced Transaction Fees
  10. Rootstock
  11. Bitcoin Smart Contracts
  12. Liquid Network
  13. Faster Private Transactions
  14. Atomic Swaps
  15. Cross-Chain Asset Exchange
  16. Bitcoin Wallet Applications
  17. Industry Use Cases

 

Module 8: Blockchain and Other Technologies
  1. Blockchain and Connected Devices
  2. Secure Device Data
  3. Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
  4. AI-Based Blockchain Analysis
  5. Blockchain and Edge Computing
  6. Real-Time Data Processing
  7. Blockchain and Quantum Computing
  8. Future Security Methods
  9. Biometric Authentication
  10. Digital Identity
  11. Supply Chain Integration
  12. Logistics Applications
  13. Secure Data Transmission
  14. Greater Transaction Transparency
  15. Connected Technology Applications
  16. Future Technology Developments
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These options are designed to make the registration process as smooth and flexible as possible for all participants.

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Half and Full-Day Training

At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.

The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.

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