Bitcoin-PBL is a four weeks online course that helps adults learn the basics of Bitcoin in a peer-to-peer cohort model.
Topics Covered:
- Why Bitcoin is an important monetary tool.
- Identify the problems it could address in your life and society.
- Identify how to buy Bitcoin.
- Discuss how to self-custody Bitcoin.
- Access to the Dream Grad Academy online community.
- Check out an overview of the curriculum by Clicking Here.
Who is Bitcoin PBL For?
Women 18 years or older from any part of the world. The initial offering of Bitcoin PBL will be offered in English targeting women to help increase awareness and knowledge among this group. Future offerings will expand to any adult. We encourage anyone who is interested to sign-up above to get on the mailing list to get informed about course enrollments and updates.
Bitcoin PBL is appropriate for those who are:
- Beginners who have minimal or no knowledge of Bitcoin but are eager to learn about it.
- Curious to learn about Bitcoin and the problems it can address.
- Interested to learn how to buy and self-custody Bitcoin.
- Keen to learn with other individuals who are interested in financial empowerment and being involved in an uplifting and constructive online learning community.
- Great interest in life-Long Learning through reading, interacting with educational material & discussing ideas with others.
What is the Time the Commitment?
Participants will asynchronously watch weekly videos, complete exercises, and view relevant content that will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete each week.
Additionally, there will be 1-2 live sessions a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays (each about 1.5 hours in length) in the evenings (EST time) with instructor Dr. Emma Apatu and invited guests (schedule will be made available closer to start date).
What are the technical requirements?
Internet connection and computer.
What will you get out of the course?
- A better understanding of how Bitcoin can be used a tool for financial empowerment
- Curated list of credible resources
- Connection and community with people building a better life for themselves and their families
- Live sessions with Emma
- Access to the Private Dream Grad Academy community
Instructor Bio:
Dr. Emma Apatu, MPH, DrPH
Emma is an educator, researcher, and author who recognized the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin in 2021. Intrigued by its intersection with work, life, and health, she became a passionate advocate for its ability to improve individual and community socioeconomic outcomes both locally and globally. In 2024, Emma committed herself to the launch of Dream Grad Academy and working with Bitcoin Mentor as a Mentor. Additionally, she serves as an advisor at non-profit Bitcoin is Better and member on Bitcoin Coalition of Canada‘s Education & Public Engagement Committee. She also maintains a part-time faculty position at McMaster University in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact where she was program director of the Master of Public Health program for 5 years. Dr. Apatu has co-authored dozens of peer-reviewed publications on various interdisciplinary topics ranging from public health, health care, education, and disaster sociology. Her most recent writing has been featured in Bitcoin Magazine: “Bitcoin & Public Health: Addressing the Debt Money Crises.
