Welcome to CryptoKnow, a mini course demystifying the technical aspects and dispelling the mis-information of blockchain, crypto, and NFTs. Whether you want to better understand the technical aspects of these technologies or if you want to better understand them as investment strategies, this course is for you.
Explore the Mysteries of Blockchain, Crypto, and NFTs
Understand what problem these technologies attempt to solve
Understand general concepts of how these technologies are implemented
Understand some of the risks and problems associated with investing into products that use these technologies
Don’t be ignorant with your investments, understand what your money is purchasing
There are potential payoffs with any newer technologies, but understand what the risk and downside could look like.
Why take the course from me?
Experience: I’ve been in the IT world since 2000, have a masters in computers, and over 20 industry standard certifications
Know how to Teach: I was trained as an instructor by the USAF, have a bachelors in education, teaching since 1997, and well over 6,000 hours of classroom instruction time.
I’ve been a hiring manager since 2010, I know what skill sets employers are looking for.
TechKnowSurge’s Unique Approach
Your instructor has training and years of experience as an educator, as a technician, and as a leader. The course implements the following features:
Microstep lectures and segmented videos that meters learning into bite size chunks. It also makes it easy to go back and review concepts when needed.
Staged-Based Educational Model where information is covered multiple times in increasing amounts of complexity. The approach helps reinforce learning and creates a knowledge and skill set less likely to fade with time.
Well-organized content. A tremendous amount of effort has been placed on what order content should be delivered to maximize learning and minimizing confusion.
A focus on pedagogy. A funny name, but your instructor has a deep understanding of educational theory and what drives learning.
Module overviews explaining what to expect for each module and sets a mindset for why the information is important to learn.
High quality and engaging videos that use graphics, great explanations, and analogies to explain complex topics in an easy to understand way.
Real world application. Step beyond just the theory. Your instructor has real world experience and will share that with you throughout the course.
Content and Overview
This well organized course will has the following modules:
Module 0: Course Introductions - Introduction of instructor and the topics
Module 1: Blockchain - We’ll take a look at the core technology used today that makes cryptocurrency and NFTs possible.
Module 2: Crypto - We’ll look at types of money, the pros and cons, why Cryptocurrency was created, how it works, and how it’s being misused. We’ll also cover some considerations when investing into Cryptocurrencies.
Module 3: NFTs - We’ll apply what we know about blockchain and crypto to NFTs. We’ll cover what NFTs actually are and what you are actually purchasing, this might shock you!
Module X: Wrap Up - I’ll described how I’ve used Crypto and NFTs as an investment.
Instructor Bio
TechKnowSurge (Andrew Grimes) been in the tech industry since 2000 and even longer as an Instructor. He started out as a Survival Instructor for the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1997. When he got out of the military, he started teaching computer classes. Wanting to advance his technical skills, he became a contractor working on a wide range of technologies while teaching technology college courses in the evening. Overtime, he became a hiring manager, director, and leader.
His background includes:
Building a security program within 2 years to include becoming SOC 2 Type 2 compliant
Leading and maximizing efficiency of IT, Security, and DevOps teams
Managing SaaS company infrastructure with millions of active users
Managing small, medium, and large IT Infrastructures
Migrating technologies to the cloud
Managing multi-million dollar budgets and reducing overall budget spend year over year
Utilizing various project management techniques such as waterfall, scrum and Kanban to maximize efficiency and success
Bachelors in Workforce Education
Masters in Computer Resource and Information Management
Over 6,000 hours of teaching experience
Over 20 industry standard certifications.
Past student reviews:
“Andrew is absolutely the best instructor I've had throughout the course of my education. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things network and IT-related. Because of the education he provided, I am now working in the network engineering field, and I could not have done it without his expert guidance.” ~Michael B.
“Andrew was hands down my favorite instructor since enrolling” “He has great skills as an instructor, and I've learned a lot from his classes.” ~Jeff S.
“As an instructor, he is thorough, articulate, patient and positive. He genuinely cares that his students fully comprehend the curriculum. I have a great deal of respect for Andrew. I can't recommend him highly enough.” ~Dan H.
“I found Andrew to be one of the best Instructors” “He presents the information with real world applications, which helped to reinforce the concepts presented in the Cisco Certification track.” “I am truely thankful to have had him as my teacher.” ~Dan M.
“Andrew is very knowledgeable and brings his practical business experience with him. He expresses himself very well and treats everyone with respect. He explains very complicated concepts in a manner that is easy to understand.” “It is without reservation that I would recommend Andrew as a business professional and/or teacher.” ~Adam C.
“Andrew is an excellent instructor and more.” “Andrew is the kind of teacher that you never forget.” ~ William C.
“Andrew Grimes is a first rate instructor who genuinely cares about the success of his students. I was fortunate to have Andrew as my instructor.” “I highly recommend Andrew as an instructor and IT professional.” ~Paul C.
“Andrew is a great instructor who really cares whether his students grasp the concepts he teaches. He has a passion for teaching that many couldn't muster.” ~Patrick R.
“He was a great teacher and I would gladly take a class under him again.” ~Joshua R.
“...his style of teaching is accommodating for any level, that a student is starting off at, either beginning or advance in IT world.” ~Paul W.
“He fosters a multidimensional environment of learning in which students of diverse abilities excel.” ~Mark B
“Andrew Grimes was a great Data Networks and Telecommunications Instructor.” “I would highly recommend him to any who desires to further their education.” ~ Tommy S.
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I've been in the tech industry since 2000 and even longer as an Instructor. I started out as a Survival Instructor for the United States Air Force in 1997. When I got out of the military, I started teaching computer classes. Wanting to advance my technical skills, I became a contractor working on a wide range of technologies while teaching technology college courses in the evening. Overtime, I moved into leadership.
My background includes:
*Building a security program within 2 years to include becoming SOC 2 Type 2 compliant
*Leading IT, Security, and DevOps teams
*Managing SaaS company infrastructure with millions of active users
*Managing small, medium, and large IT Infrastructures
*Migrating technologies to the cloud
*Managing multi-million dollar budgets and reducing overall budget spend year over year
*Utilizing various project management techniques such as waterfall, scrum and Kanban to maximize efficiency and success
I also have a Bachelors in Workforce Education, a Masters in Computer Resource and Information Management, well of 6,000 hours of teaching experience, and well over 20 industry standard certifications.
