Short course · Investing · Beginner
Crypto & the Future of Money
The new frontier — money in the digital world.
- Live on Zoom
- Certificate on completion
- First-Class Promise
About this course
What your child will learn
Simplify complex ideas like cryptocurrency, blockchain, and digital security responsibly, helping students understand the opportunities and risks of the evolving digital economy.
What the course covers
- What is Cryptocurrency?
- How Blockchain Works (Simply)
- Real vs Speculative Value
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
- Create Your Own Coin" Challenge
- Crypto Basics Quiz
Curriculum
Lesson by lesson
Open any lesson to see what students do in it.
Lesson 1What is Cryptocurrency?
- Explain crypto as digital money that exists online, like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Compare Bitcoin to “digital gold” (store of value) and Ethereum to “digital contracts” (useful for applications).
- Discuss how crypto can be sent globally without banks.
- Clarify that crypto is not play money, but also not risk-free.
Lesson 2How Blockchain Works (Simply)
- Describe blockchain as a public digital ledger that records every transaction securely.
- Visualise it as “digital Lego blocks” - once added, blocks can’t be changed.
- Highlight how blockchain ensures trust without a middleman.
- Discuss real-world uses - from payments to smart contracts to NFTs.
Lesson 3Real vs Speculative Value
- Explore why crypto prices rise and fall based on demand, news, and belief.
- Distinguish real utility (using crypto for payments) vs speculation (buying only for price gains).
- Teach risk awareness and importance of research, patience, and caution.
- Emphasise the principle: “Don’t invest in what you don’t understand.”
Lesson 4Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
- Introduce government-backed digital money, like India’s Digital Rupee.
- Compare CBDCs to cryptocurrencies — stable, regulated, and government-issued.
- Discuss how CBDCs could change how we pay, save, and transfer money.
- Explore global examples: China’s e-CNY, Europe’s Digital Euro, etc.
Add-on ActivityCreate Your Own Coin" Challenge
- Students design their own crypto coin concept — including its purpose, name, and logo.
- Explain what problem it solves and how people would use it.
- Share ideas in small groups and pitch to the class like a mini blockchain startup.
- Emphasise creativity and practical thinking over technical complexity.
Assessment ActivityCrypto Basics Quiz
Complete a Crypto Basics Quiz covering blockchain, crypto uses, and CBDCs. Write a short reflection: “Would you invest in crypto in the future? Why or why not?” Create a risk checklist — what to verify before investing in any digital asset.
Optional project: Present their “crypto coin” idea, explaining its function and safety considerations.
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Before you enrol
Good to know
How the course runs
Spend 1–2 hours during the week exploring articles or videos on cryptocurrency and digital currency. Compare crypto and CBDCs in a short chart — noting benefits, risks, and future potential.
Reflect on one question: “How might money change when everything becomes digital?”
What your child needs to know
Students should have a basic understanding of digital money and online banking (covered in earlier sessions like “Banks, UPI & Digital Money”).
Curiosity about technology, economics, or innovation helps — no prior technical knowledge required.
What to have ready
Students will need: A notebook or tablet for research and concept sketches, Access to the internet for educational crypto visuals and government resources, Template sheets for the “Create Your Own Coin” project, Optional creative tools like Canva or drawing materials for coin design.
All quizzes, worksheets, and case study materials will be provided to ensure a responsible, curiosity-driven introduction to the digital future of money.
How to get started
From first message to first lesson
Four calm steps. You decide at every stage.
Book a free assessment
Choose a time that suits your family. It takes 30 minutes on Zoom.
Meet a founder
Your child tackles a short live task while you listen in.
Get a written plan
Within 24 hours: strengths, growth areas and whether this course is the right next step.
Start with confidence
If the first full class is not right, the First-Class Promise refunds you.
The First-Class Promise
If your child attends the first full class and you feel the course is not right for them, tell us within 48 hours and we will refund the fee in full.