Is there a certificate?

Yes. You’ll earn an industry-recognized digital badge upon passing the official exam.

Do I need prior knowledge of blockchain or Bitcoin?

Basic awareness helps, but no technical or prior blockchain knowledge is required.

How is the exam structured?

50 multiple-choice/multiple-response questions, 70% passing score, 90 minutes, online proctored.

Can students or recent graduates take this course?

Yes. It builds foundational knowledge of Bitcoin, crypto, and digital assets to strengthen resumes.

Will this course help with trading or investing?

Yes. You’ll learn transaction mechanics, market insights, and security best practices.

Are real-world projects included?

Yes. Hands-on exercises and case studies show Bitcoin use in real-world scenarios.

Will I understand Bitcoin security?

Yes. The course covers wallets, safe transactions, and protecting digital assets.

Does this course cover regulations?

Yes. Learn the global regulatory landscape and compliance considerations for Bitcoin.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Bitcoin for Everyone

Bitcoin for Everyone

Instructor: AI CERTs Team

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Grasp Bitcoin’s history, mechanics, and why it’s reshaping global finance.
Learn to safely send, receive, and manage Bitcoin using wallets and tools like 99Bitcoins, BlockCypher, and BDK.
Understand its economic impact, market trends, and regulatory landscape using real-world data and analytics.
Gain practical knowledge to apply Bitcoin in investments, business, and everyday scenarios.

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There are 10 modules in this course

Bitcoin is no longer niche - it’s a force reshaping finance, business, and global economies. But for most people, it still feels complex and inaccessible. Bitcoin for Everyone is designed to change that. This course breaks down Bitcoin’s history, mechanics, and impact into simple, practical lessons that anyone can grasp - whether you’re a business leader, investor, policymaker, or just curious about the future of money.

You’ll learn how transactions work, how to set up and secure a Bitcoin wallet, and how Bitcoin fits into the broader financial system. We’ll explore its economic significance, the regulatory debates shaping its future, and what its rise means for industries from banking to entrepreneurship. The Bitcoin market is projected to grow from USD 16.43 billion in 2025 to USD 28.22 billion by 2030 (Mordor Intelligence), creating a growing need for professionals and informed citizens who understand its opportunities and risks. By the end, you won’t just “know about Bitcoin” - you’ll be confident discussing, using, and applying it in real-world contexts. No technical expertise required, just curiosity and a willingness to learn.

What's included

32 videos1 assignment1 plugin

32 videosTotal 194 minutes

Audio Book: Introduction to Bitcoin59 minutes
Podcast: Introduction to Bitcoin22 minutes
1.1 Deep Dive into Bitcoin's Nature5 minutes
1.2 Ideology and Creation ,Early and Growth 3 minutes
1.3 Peer-to-Peer Technology3 minutes
1.4 The Genesis of Bitcoin4 minutes
1.5 The Significance of the Genesis Block3 minutes
1.6 How can a blockchain maintain such high security? 3 minutes
1.7 Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision3 minutes
1.8 Blockchain's Future4 minutes
1.9 Security and Decentralization 3 minutes
1.10 Is Bitcoin Genuinely Decentralized? 3 minutes
1.11 Technical Foundations of Bitcoin3 minutes
1.12 Cryptography and Hashing in Bitcoin4 minutes
1.13 Public-Key Cryptography3 minutes
1.14 Blockchain Mechanics2 minutes
1.15 Ensuring Immutability and Transparency through Hashing 3 minutes
1.16 Being Transparent and Secure 2 minutes
1.17 Digital Transaction Implications 2 minutes
1.18 Comparing Bitcoin with Traditional Financial Systems 3 minutes
1.19 Monetary Policy and Bitcoin: An In-depth Analysis3 minutes
1.20 Financial Inclusion and Bitcoin: Linking Underbanked Areas and the Challenges5 minutes
1.21 Bitcoin Revolutionizing Financial Access and Inclusivity in Underbanked Areas4 minutes
1.22 Issues and Considerations 4 minutes
1.23 Societal Implications and Financial Sovereignty with Bitcoin3 minutes
1.24 The Bitcoin Foundation: Decentralization and Autonomy2 minutes
1.25 Empowering the Unbanked and Protecting Financial Freedom 4 minutes
1.26 Digital Financial Privacy : Issues and considerations4 minutes
1.27 Environmental Concerns3 minutes
1.28 Bitcoin Mining & Environmental Realities 4 minutes
1.29 Possible Sustainable Mining Solutions 3 minutes
1.30 Case Studies1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 130 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin15 minutes

What's included

28 videos1 assignment1 plugin

28 videosTotal 228 minutes

Audio Book: How Bitcoin Works?83 minutes
Podcast: How Bitcoin Works?20 minutes
2.1 Blockchain Technology 4 minutes
2.2 Introduction to Blockchain5 minutes
2.3 To What Extent are These Components Necessary for the Bitcoin Blockchain?3 minutes
2.4 Understanding Blockchain Blocks5 minutes
2.5 A Cryptographic Hash4 minutes
2.6 Decentralization and Security5 minutes
2.7 Use cases of the Blockchain Technology3 minutes
2.8 Introduction: Bitcoin Transactions5 minutes
2.9 Creating and Signing Transactions3 minutes
2.10 Initiating the Transaction5 minutes
2.11 Transaction Lifecycle5 minutes
2.12 Transaction Fees4 minutes
2.13 Mining and Consensus4 minutes
2.14 Purpose of Mining5 minutes
2.15 Proof-of-Work5 minutes
2.16 Mining Difficulty and Rewards4 minutes
2.17 Mine Rewards4 minutes
2.18 Network Nodes3 minutes
2.19 Roles and Responsibilities of Bitcoin Nodes: Guardians of the Blockchain5 minutes
2.20 Light (SPV) Nodes: Ensuring Efficiency5 minutes
2.21 Mining Nodes: The Architects of Blocks4 minutes
2.22 Staking Nodes: The Pillars of PoS Blockchains5 minutes
2.23 Pruned and Archival Nodes4 minutes
2.24 Maintaining a Robust Blockchain Network5 minutes
2.25 Optimizing Network Performance and Resource Management3 minutes
2.26 Community and Support4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 230 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 2: How Bitcoin Works? 15 minutes

What's included

14 videos1 plugin

14 videosTotal 145 minutes

Audio Book: Module 3: Setting Up a Bitcoin Wallet 69 minutes
Podcast: Module 3: Setting Up a Bitcoin Wallet 30 minutes
3.1 Introduction to Bitcoin Wallets 2 minutes
3.2 Understanding Wallets3 minutes
3.3 Working Process of a Bitcoin Wallet3 minutes
3.4 Types of Bitcoin wallets 4 minutes
3.5 Hierarchical Deterministic Wallet 3 minutes
3.6 Mechanism of a Hierarchical Deterministic Wallet 4 minutes
3.7 Benefits and Drawbacks of a Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) Wallet 5 minutes
3.8 Introduction: Setting Up Your First Wallet 3 minutes
3.9 Choosing Your Wallet 3 minutes
3.10 Comparison of Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets 3 minutes
3.11 Introduction to Safe Wallet 3 minutes
3.12 Ledger Wallet 3 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 3: Setting Up a Bitcoin Wallet 15 minutes

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16 videos1 plugin

16 videosTotal 147 minutes

Audio Book: Advanced Bitcoin Transactions and Security66 minutes
Podcast: Advanced Bitcoin Transactions and Security21 minutes
4.1 Introduction: Buying, Selling, and Using Bitcoin2 minutes
4.2 Buying Bitcoin 2 minutes
4.3 Earning Bitcoin and Earning through Staking 5 minutes
4.4 Exploration of Bitcoin Exchanges 4 minutes
4.5 Which one to choose - Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken?4 minutes
4.6 Introduction: Using Bitcoin for Transactions 3 minutes
4.7 Practical Uses of Bitcoin Transactions 4 minutes
4.8 Merchant Acceptance and Advantages of Making Transactions using Bitcoin5 minutes
4.9 The Tools Needed to Begin Taking Bitcoin Payments4 minutes
4.10 Advanced Functionalities of Bitcoin 5 minutes
4.11 Importance of Security in Bitcoin Transactions2 minutes
4.12 Steps to Ensure the Safety of Transactions and Storage3 minutes
4.13 Conducting Bitcoin Transactions 4 minutes
4.14 Introduction: Selling and Converting Bitcoin 4 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 4: Advanced Bitcoin Transactions and Security 15 minutes

What's included

10 videos1 plugin

10 videosTotal 122 minutes

Audio Book: Module 5: Bitcoin Security68 minutes
Podcast: Module 5: Bitcoin Security25 minutes
5.1 Introduction: Bitcoin Security2 minutes
5.2 Identifying Common Signs of Phishing Targeted at Bitcoin Users3 minutes
5.3 Examples of Phishing Attempts and How to Verify the Authenticity of Communications3 minutes
5.4 Strategies for Safeguarding Against Phishing3 minutes
5.5 Recommendations for Secure Browsing and Email Practices to Prevent Phishing Attacks3 minutes
5.6 Basic Security Concepts3 minutes
5.7 Importance of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)4 minutes
5.8 Adding an Extra Layer of Security4 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 5: Bitcoin Security15 minutes

What's included

23 videos1 plugin

23 videosTotal 171 minutes

Audio Book: Module 6: Bitcoin's Economic Aspects 66 minutes
Podcast: Module 6: Bitcoin's Economic Aspects 14 minutes
6.1 Introduction: Bitcoin's Monetary Policy5 minutes
6.2 Fixed Supply and Halving Events 3 minutes
6.3 Supply and Demand Dynamics4 minutes
6.4 Impact on Miners3 minutes
6.5 Historical Price Performance4 minutes
6.6 Inflationary vs. Deflationary Economics 5 minutes
6.7 Bitcoin and Inflation 4 minutes
6.8 Bitcoin and Gold 3 minutes
6.9 Introduction: Bitcoin and the Global Economy 5 minutes
6.10 Cross-Border Transactions 3 minutes
6.11 Advantages of Using Bitcoin for International Remittances 4 minutes
6.12 Considerations and Challenges 6 minutes
6.13 Financial Inclusion 4 minutes
6.14 Challenges to Financial Inclusion through Bitcoin 3 minutes
6.15 Introduction: Investing in Bitcoin 4 minutes
6.16 Risk and Reward 3 minutes
6.17 Portfolio Diversification 3 minutes
6.18 Considerations for Allocation and Diversification Benefits 3 minutes
6.19 Introduction: Market Analysis and Speculation 4 minutes
6.20 Understanding Market Sentiment 3 minutes
6.21 Speculation vs. Long Term Investment 4 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 6: Bitcoin's Economic Aspects 15 minutes

What's included

17 videos1 plugin

17 videosTotal 150 minutes

Audio Book: Legal and Regulatory Environment74 minutes
Podcast: Legal and Regulatory Environment18 minutes
7.1 Introduction: Bitcoin’s Legal Status Worldwide3 minutes
7.2 Global Perspectives 4 minutes
7.3 The Spectrum of Legal Recognition 4 minutes
7.4 Case Studies 4 minutes
7.5 Important Legal Battles and Lessons Learned 5 minutes
7.6 Introduction: Regulatory Frameworks for Cryptocurrencies 3 minutes
7.7 Introduction to Cryptocurrency Regulation 4 minutes
7.8 Compliance Requirements 2 minutes
7.9 Regulatory Bodies2 minutes
7.10 Introduction: Taxation of Bitcoin 5 minutes
7.11 Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Transactions 2 minutes
7.12 Record-Keeping and Reporting 3 minutes
7.13 Navigating the Regulatory Landscape 3 minutes
7.14 Staying Informed 3 minutes
7.15 Advocacy and Involvement 3 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

eBook: Module 7: Legal and Regulatory Environment15 minutes

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No. This course is designed for beginners, investors, professionals, and anyone curious about Bitcoin.

6 hours of self-paced content, including videos, e-book, podcasts, and quizzes.

99Bitcoins, BlockCypher, Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK), and Statoshi.info.

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Bitcoin for Everyone

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There are 10 modules in this course

Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin

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Module 2: How Bitcoin Works?

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Module 3: Setting Up a Bitcoin Wallet

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Module 4: Advanced Bitcoin Transactions and Security

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Module 5: Bitcoin Security

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Module 6: Bitcoin's Economic Aspects

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Module 7: Legal and Regulatory Environment

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Module 8: The Future of Bitcoin

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AI CERTs Exam Guidelines

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Bitcoin+ Everyone Examination

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