Important notes

  • Binance Academy is expanding the scope of high-quality blockchain education by collaborating with prestigious educational institutions in Europe to launch a series of university-accredited courses covering key disciplines and topics of blockchain and Web3.

  • Universities participating in this partnership include the Prague University of Economics and Business, the European Business Institute in Luxembourg and the ESCP Business School. Famous professors who teach blockchain and Web3 were involved in the process of designing and recording the materials.

  • Course fees have been kept at an affordable level to ensure maximum access and co-branded certificates will be issued upon course completion.

Binance's crypto learning hub Binance Academy has partnered with leading educational institutions in Europe to launch a series of paid courses accredited by universities. The curricula of these courses will cover the important topics and disciplines of blockchain and Web3, providing students with in-depth knowledge of the world of digital assets.

By offering these programs together with renowned business schools in Europe and employing renowned academics, Binance Academy aims to greatly expand the scope of its educational efforts and enable even more students to learn about blockchain technology. Partner universities include the Prague University of Economics and Business (VSE), the European Business Institute (EBI) in Luxembourg, and the ESCP Business School, which operates in various locations in Europe, including Madrid and Turin.

From Basics to Advanced Solutions

The courses were designed and recorded in collaboration with professors who teach crypto and blockchain-related courses on European university campuses.

The 4-week Digital Assets and Blockchain Industry course at the Prague Institute of Economics and Business Administration (VŠE) was designed in collaboration with Jakub Jedlinský and researcher Kareem Abdallah. It focuses on topics such as Bitcoin, the emergence and development of the crypto industry, insights into the current and future state of crypto, as well as the uses of cryptocurrencies and their impact on financial systems.

The course, delivered in partnership with the European Business Institute (EBI) in Luxembourg, was hosted by the University's Rector and Academic Dean, Dr. Designed in collaboration with James Mulli. The Fundamentals of Blockchain and P2P will cover the applications of blockchain in many different sectors during the 7-week training, including Trading and Mining of Digital Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contract Creation, CBDCs and Crypto Regulations. It will consist of modules. Students will explore practical uses of blockchain ranging from asset management to insurance, cross-border payments, supply chain management, healthcare and other industries.

ESCP Business School Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence professor Dr. It will present a 4-week program created together with Marcus Schmalbach. Titled Blockchain Expertise: From Basics to Advanced Enterprise Solutions, this course will provide participants with a holistic perspective on the world of digital assets and its impact on both businesses and investors. Students will explore a wide range of topics, from the emergence of Bitcoin to blockchain consensus mechanisms, decentralized finance (DeFi), the token economy, and smart contracts.

Accessibility Focus

Binance's primary goal in this effort is to provide the broadest possible access to high-quality blockchain information.

Yi He, Co-Founder of Binance, said: “We are excited to join hands with prestigious universities in Europe to offer university-accredited Web3 courses. Education plays a crucial role in increasing adoption and fostering opportunities as these technologies reshape our future and the global economic world. “Our commitment to accessibility aligns with our user-centric principles and supports financial inclusion and sustainable innovation while driving growth across the entire ecosystem.”

In order to ensure that the courses can be accessed by many different people, the course participation fee was determined as 10 USDT and 4 USDT at a discounted price during the launch. Participants will receive a co-branded certificate from the university and Binance Academy for each course they complete.

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