Economics made easy: understanding cryptocurrency and blockchain
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- Start Date: 14 Jun 2025End Date: 14 Jun 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30In PersonFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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What is the course about?
This course introduces the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, focusing on their economic impact and potential. It aims to provide a foundational understanding of these innovative concepts.
What will we cover?
- Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Basic concepts and principles
- Blockchain Technology: How it works and its applications
- Economic Implications of Cryptocurrency: Benefits and challenges
- Real-World Applications: Case studies and future trends.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Explain how blockchain technology works
- Analyse the economic impact of cryptocurrencies
- Discuss contemporary issues and trends in the cryptocurrency market
- Apply knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain to real-world scenarios.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable both for newcomers to the subject and for those who have some background knowledge. You will need a good grasp of English to keep up with the course. An ability and willingness to explore relevant shared resources will increase what you get out of the course.
However, as with most of our history, politics and current affairs courses, an open mind and a respectful willingness to listen to and think about views with which you do not always agree are more important than specific levels of skills.
Given the sensitive nature of some of the topics the course will explore, we also expect everyone to engage in group and class discussions with respect and the willingness to learn from others.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
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Vina Theodorakopoulou is a passionate advocate of the intersection of technology, business and society. With a rich background including a PhD in behavioural economics and 25 years in financial services, she wears many hats; social entrepreneur, podcaster and dedicated educator at CityLit. Vina believes in practices that not only shape the workplace of today but also pave the way for the workplace of tomorrow. Her active allyship for accessibility to digital skills, financial literacy and knowledge-sharing is at the core of nurturing belonging and mobilising progress across the society. When Vina is not teaching at CityLit [Ethics in AI, ESG, Cybersecurity in Business, History of Global Capitalism, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Sustainability], she pens thought leadership articles on neurodiversity, the future of work and the strength of individual purpose for collective impact. In her spare time, she plays squash and coaches Kids First rugby, embodying her commitment to a well-rounded life that aligns with her values.
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