There are a variety of blockchain courses on the internet. Some are good, some are bad. Some are straight facts, while others try to be fun and entertaining.
After much research, the majority of individuals that are taking blockchain courses already have an understanding about the technology but are seeking new information. To follow that, most who are taking the courses are in search of certifications to provide others with documentation of their knowledge and achievements.
Online courses through universities are providing education on progressive technologies, but there is oftentimes a large fee attached. Free online courses are good, but their certifications are not always credible in the workplace.
To conclude, as a blockchain community, what is your preferred style of learning and why? Is it through forums, articles and research papers or is it through educational courses that might provide certificates?
Learning solely from forum posts and articles tend to be quite a disjointed experience. It can also be difficult to tell what is good information and what isn't.
Research papers tend to be aimed at a very high level since their main audience is assumed to be already knowledgeable.
Personally, I've been using MOOCs (e.g. edX, Coursera, Udacity) for most of my learning. While I have never taken a blockchain course before, I find the structured nature of these courses to be ideal and the fact that the instructors tend to have master's or doctorates gives me peace of mind. The courses are almost always free to audit, and there is usually an option to pursue a verified certificate for a small fee.
