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Bitcoin+ Executive Fundamentals™

Digital assets are no longer a niche topic – they influence markets, financing models, and business decisions. This course gives executives the strategic framework to confidently understand Bitcoin and blockchain and apply them purposefully.

Key topics

  • Bitcoin as an asset and strategic instrument in modern business structures.
  • Market observation and risk assessment using AI-supported analytical tools.
  • Regulatory developments and compliance requirements in the crypto environment.
  • Technical fundamentals as a basis for informed decision-making processes.
  • Economic scenarios, market trends, and growth potential in the digital finance sector.

Prerequisite
No technical knowledge required. A basic understanding of business and an interest in digital developments in finance and technology is helpful.

Target group
Executives and decision-makers who want to evaluate Bitcoin strategies and digital assets from a management perspective and integrate them into their work.

Understanding the logic of digital value systems allows leaders to interpret market developments earlier – and make strategic decisions with confidence.
 

course content
  • Opportunities and risks of the technology.
  • Databases compared: centralised vs. decentralised.
  • What Bitcoin is and how it came to exist.
  • Bitcoin and blockchain: similarities and differences.
  • Core components and how they interact.
  • Lifecycle of a transaction in the Bitcoin blockchain.
  • Structure and logic of peer-to-peer networks.
  • Consensus protocols: how they work and why they matter.
  • Fundamentals of Bitcoin's scripting language.
  • Script types: P2PKH and P2SH explained.
  • Script operations and their practical use.
  • Multisig transactions and escrow mechanisms.
  • Time-locked contracts and atomic swaps.
  • Building and using payment channels.
  • Ethereum and its ecosystem in detail.
  • Other relevant blockchain frameworks compared.
  • Layer-2 scaling solutions for higher throughput.
  • Data privacy and privacy enhancements.
  • Smart contracts at the Bitcoin layer.
  • Sidechains, drivechains, and atomic swaps.
  • Schnorr signatures and Taproot: technical advances.
  • Decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs).
  • Tokenisation and issuance of digital assets.
  • Cross-chain compatibility and interoperability.
  • Governance models and protocol development.
  • Understanding cryptocurrencies as financial instruments.
  • ICOs, DAOs, NFTs, and DeFi at a glance.
  • Legal frameworks and compliance requirements.
  • Lightning Network (Layer-2 solution).
  • RSK (Rootstock).
  • Liquid Network (sidechain solution).
  • Atomic swaps.
  • Lnbits, Bottle Pay, Zap Wallet, Muun Wallet.
  • Sphinx Chat, Tippin.me, SparkSwap.
  • RGB (Colored Coins Protocol) and Bisq.
  • Connecting the Bitcoin blockchain with modern technology domains.
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain integration.
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain.
  • Edge computing and decentralised networks.
  • Quantum computing: risks and perspectives.
  • Biometrics and authentication on the blockchain.
  • Supply chains and logistics: blockchain applications.
  • Decentralised identities and trustless authentication.

Up to 100% funding for your continuing education

Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.

Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.