Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Course Syllabus

Product School’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Course is designed for professionals who wish
to learn how to trade cryptocurrencies and build products using the blockchain.

The blockchain is regarded as the next revolutionary technology after the Internet, which will
transform every part of life. This 4-week, part-time, in-person program is o!ered on weekends to
align with your work schedule. Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded with the
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Certification.

Introduction to the Blockchain

• Public vs. private blockchain technology • Consensus verification

• Distributed ledger technology • Regulation and Legal Frameworks

• Cryptography • Security (Attacks, Private Keys, DAO)

• Proof of work (vs. proof of scale)

Practical Applications
of Blockchain-Based Products

• Smart Contracts • Regulatory Environment

• Consensus Protocols & Byzantine Fault • Examples of programming languages being

used to code on the blockchain
• Use Cases & Applications of the Blockchain
• Demonstration of building dapps on
• Successful companies/products leveraging Ethereum and overview of the di!erent
blockchain in di!erent tech industries stacks (DNSChain, Eris, Dapps, DOs, DOAs)
(ecommerce, gaming, fintech, edtech, etc.)

• How can the industry you work in leverage

the blockchain?

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Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
Bitcoin
• What is Bitcoin? vs Bitcoin cash? - Forks and
why they happen?
• What can Bitcoin become?
• What makes Bitcoin di!erent?
• Mechanics of Bitcoin transactions
• What determines the price of bitcoin?
• Can bitcoin become the global currency?
Ethereum
• What is Ethereum? Vs Ethereum Cash?
• What are the applications of ethereum?
Trade Cryptocurrencies
& Launch Your Own Coins
• How to use GDAX, Bitstamp, Bittrex, Binance
and other pro tools to trade like a pro?
• Hands-on experience trading cryptocurrencies
• Cryptocurrency futures, ETFs and other
emerging asset classes
• Examples of secure wallets and vaults
• Examples of payment processing tools
• How to accept payments in cryptocurrencies?
Other Cryptocurrencies
• Cover top 5 altcoins and their applications
• Why the crazy volatility?
• Why so many of these are going to fail?
• Public and private keys
• Anonymity
• Safety
ICOs
• What are ICOs?
• Why are ICOs better/worse for entrepreneurs?
- Investors (VCs and buyers of coins)?
• What does this mean for raising money and the
VC landscape?
• How are ICOs di!erent than IPOs?
• Regulatory landscape
• Geographical landscape of ICOs (China, Korea,
UK are large players along the US)
• How to launch your own coin/do an ICO?
• Mechanics of ICO launch
• Companies handling the legality and
operations of ICOs
• Case studies of successful ICOs - How to invest
in an ICO?
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Product School’s Blockchain Course FAQs

How is this course di!erent from other free online courses?

This course is in-person and gives you access to a blockchain expert that will act as your mentor. The content is being
constantly curated to make sure you skip the buzz and focus on the skills you need to make money and grow your career.

You will earn the Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Certification demonstrating your knowledge. This certificate can be
included on your resume and LinkedIn profile. You’ll also get access to our exclusive alumni network, and all of our events
even after graduation.

What’s the real demand for these skills and career opportunities?
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency jobs postings tripled from 2016 to 2017 and are expected to grow at an even higher rate in
2018 (Source: Bitcoin Magazine)

Blockchain jobs o!er salaries that are 20% higher than an average equivalent tech industry job (Source: Bitcoin Magazine)

Blockchain is predicted to disrupt dozens of tech and non-tech industries (Source: Future Thinkers)

The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies rose from $17.7B in the beginning of 2017 to $500B within a year (Sources:
Forbes)

Who else is taking this course and what’s the maximum capacity?
The course is limited to 15 students. It attracts a wide range of professionals from serial entrepreneurs to managers in and
outside of tech, to consultants and finance professionals to casual cryptocurrency investors.

What qualifications do I need to have to apply for this course?

You do not need to be technical or have any prior knowledge on the blockchain or cryptocurrencies.

How much time should I plan to invest outside the classroom?

This course is totally compatible with a full-time job. In addition to the 5 hours of classes per week, you should plan to
dedicate 2-3 hours outside of class.

As part of our program, each of our students receives

unlimited free access to all of our weekly
Product Management Workshops
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& an exclusive invite to the largest

Product Management Slack Community
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