This course will introduce you to the world of digital currencies. If you are a beginner, you will find out about the best-known cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether. You will also gain insights into the underlying Blockchain technology, into how to trade with cryptocurrencies and set up a wallet and what you have to be aware of with regard to security.
Course content
First part: What are cryptocurrencies? What is their structure?
- The basics of cryptocurrencies
- Blockchain technology
- Bitcoin implementation
Second part: How to handle cryptocurrencies
- Purchase, storage, transfer, bequeathing
- Risks and protective measures
Target groups and preconditions
People who would like to find out how digital currencies work and what to be aware of with regard to security. No previous specific knowledge is required.
Facts
Duration: 2 ½ hours (including a break)
Held: On-site or online (using “Zoom”)
Costs
CHF 60.00
Courses will be invoiced about a week before the course date.
You can cancel your course free of charge up to two weeks before it takes place. After that time, the full amount will fall due.
Course dates: On-site courses
All registered participants will be advised of the implementation modalities in good time.
In German
- Bern: Tue, 29.04.2025, 17:00 – 19:30 Register now!
WKS KV Bildung, Effingerstrasse 70, 3001 Bern - Luzern: Mon, 19.05.2025, 17:00 – 19:30 Register now!
Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft, Zentralstrasse 9, 6002 Luzern - Zürich: Tue, 20.05.2025, 17:00 – 19:30 Register now!
Kantonsschule Hohe Promenade, Promenadengasse 11, 8090 Zürich
Course dates: Online courses
Please note that you need a computer (running Windows or macOS) or tablet with Internet access and a speaker to attend our online courses. You will receive instructions on how to use Zoom plus our course presentation from us before the course.
In German
- Online: Wed, 25.06.2025, 18:30 – 21:00 Register now!
Registration
You will have to register for this course! Please use the top button displayed next to the required course. Please note you will be registering on the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts website, i.e. you will be redirected there.
The number of participants is limited. We reserve the right to move course dates.
These dates don’t suit you? Please enter your details here, and we will notify you as soon as any new course dates are published.
They were organised and will be held by Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology.
In case of queries on this course, please use our contact form.
Course overview
“eBanking – but secure!” offers a variety of other courses, too.
You can find our course overview here.