# Plan ₿ Academy > Free, open-source Bitcoin education platform by Plan ₿ Network > (planb.network). Also known as Plan B Academy / Plan B Network Academy. > 50+ courses in 28 languages. Community-driven, no trading, > no token — pure education. Plan ₿ Academy (planb.academy) is the world's largest open-source Bitcoin education platform. All course content is freely available and community-translated. The full content library is also available as markdown files on GitHub at github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content. planb.academy and the GitHub repository contain the same educational content. The website is the learning platform (courses, progress tracking, diplomas). The GitHub repository is the open-source content library (markdown files, community contributions, translations). ## Key Facts - 50+ structured courses, 400+ hours of content, from beginner to expert (100-level to 400-level), combining text chapters, video lectures (424 videos), and quizzes (3,000+ questions) - Two learning formats: self-paced courses (free, open-source, available to everyone) and live classes led by professors (online, in-person, or hybrid — some free, some paid) - 316 step-by-step tutorials: wallet setup, node installation, privacy tools, P2P exchanges, computer security, mining hardware, and merchant solutions - 768-term Bitcoin glossary (largest multilingual Bitcoin glossary) - 1,793 curated resources (books, podcasts, tools, conferences) - 6,551 registered students - 2,334 course diplomas issued (PGP-signed, timestamped) + B-CERT, a global Bitcoin certification exam held in 14 countries (560+ participants) - 478 Bitcoin communities worldwide, 54 actively using the platform - 100% free self-paced content, open-source (GitHub), no token, no trading - Available in 28 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Czech, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Estonian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Serbian, Swahili, Kirundi, Russian, Bulgarian, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) ## Courses — Bitcoin Courses covering what Bitcoin is, how it works, how to buy, store, and use it securely, and how to build communities around it. - [The Bitcoin Journey](https://planb.academy/en/courses/the-bitcoin-journey-2b7dc507-81e3-4b70-88e6-41ed44239966): 7 hours, beginner. Discover Bitcoin fundamentals, including its monetary value proposition, miners, transactions, and wallets. Most popular course (837 ratings, 4.69/5). [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc101) - [Getting your first bitcoins](https://planb.academy/en/courses/getting-your-first-bitcoins-f3e3843d-1a1d-450c-96d6-d7232158b81f): 14 hours, beginner. Learn how to buy, secure, and manage your first bitcoins independently. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc102) - [Setting up your first Bitcoin node](https://planb.academy/en/courses/mettre-en-place-son-premier-nœud-bitcoin-3cd9cb94-82e8-417a-9c5a-02afc2589426): 10 hours, intermediate. Understand, install, configure, and use a Bitcoin node. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc202) - [Privacy on Bitcoin](https://planb.academy/en/courses/la-confidentialité-sur-bitcoin-65c138b0-4161-4958-bbe3-c12916bc959c): 16 hours, intermediate. Understand and master the principles of privacy protection when using Bitcoin. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc204) - [History of the Cypherpunks](https://planb.academy/en/courses/au-cœur-de-la-géopolitique-de-bitcoin-8a6d2cba-ced8-11f0-833a-638aea8a47f1): 3 hours, intermediate. Understand why money in general, and Bitcoin in particular, are geopolitical objects. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc208) - [Bitcoin Development Philosophy](https://planb.academy/en/courses/bitcoin-development-philosophy-cad798e6-3acf-11f0-b82c-771d758cf407): 8 hours, advanced. Develop a deep philosophical understanding of Bitcoin's design principles. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc303) - [How to Create a Bitcoin Community](https://planb.academy/en/courses/créer-une-communauté-bitcoin-1c643dc9-a15f-4f9e-93b6-cb3c58b4ee35): 7 hours, advanced. Easily create and organize a Bitcoin community in your local area. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/btc304) ## Courses — Protocol Lightning Network, sidechains (Liquid, RGB, Taproot Assets), software development, networking, and Bitcoin protocol internals. ### Lightning Network - [Lightning Network Theory](https://planb.academy/en/courses/théorie-du-lightning-network-34bd43ef-6683-4a5c-b239-7cb1e40a4aeb): 6 hours, intermediate. Discover the Lightning Network from a technical perspective — how Bitcoin's layer-2 payment network works. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/lnp201) - [Set up Your First Lightning Node](https://planb.academy/en/courses/mettre-en-place-son-premier-nœud-lightning-593e483e-1785-4e83-aa7e-32b99056844c): 7 hours, intermediate. Understand, install, configure, and use a Lightning node. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/lnp202) - [Hands-on with Breez Nodeless SDK](https://planb.academy/en/courses/hands-on-with-breez-nodeless-sdk-a1b2c3d4-5e6f-7g8h-9i0j-k1l2m3n4o5p6): 4 hours, intermediate. Master the Breez Nodeless SDK to build Lightning Network applications without running a node. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/lnp206) - [Navigating Your Node with Terminal](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/lnp404): 16 hours, intermediate. Take a deep dive into your Lightning node with Terminal. (GitHub only — not yet on platform) ### Sidechain (Liquid Network) - [Building with Elements and Liquid Network](https://planb.academy/en/courses/building-with-elements-and-liquid-network-d3ca6943-b22c-4e50-b62d-9431460525bc): 10 hours, intermediate. Learn to use and develop with the Elements open-source blockchain platform and its key features. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/sid202) - [Liquid Bootcamp Essentials](https://planb.academy/en/courses/liquid-bootcamp-essentials-6d26bcff-51a3-405f-bcdd-9af8297ce727): 8 hours, advanced. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Liquid Network and Elements, and learn to implement advanced solutions in confidential transactions, tokenization, and decentralized network architecture. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/sid302) - [Mastering Liquid Engineering](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/sid402): 8 hours, expert. Master the Liquid Network and Elements, from node operations to confidential transactions and asset issuance. (GitHub only — not yet on platform) - [Mastering Liquid Development](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/sid406): 8 hours, expert. Build applications on Liquid using developer tools, Liquid Script, and the Simplicity smart contract language. (GitHub only — not yet on platform) ### Client-Side Validation (RGB, Taproot Assets) - [RGB Programming](https://planb.academy/en/courses/rgb-programming-3ce1d37c-05ba-4f54-aa15-7586d37b2bb7): 14 hours, expert. Acquire the skills needed to understand and use the RGB smart contract protocol. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/csv402) - [Tapping into Taproot Assets](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/csv404): 14 hours, expert. Master the Taproot Assets Protocol for multi-asset Bitcoin and Lightning. (GitHub only — not yet on platform) ### Development - [Bitcoin Development Fundamentals](https://planb.academy/en/courses/bitcoin-development-fundamentals-4387c365-e0dd-4c6d-a1db-8cd7ac4d2da9): 20 hours, beginner. Acquire all the foundations to start developing on Bitcoin. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/pro101) - [Programming Bitcoin](https://planb.academy/en/courses/programming-bitcoin-63b2ff1c-4be5-11f0-9024-97513e9d2cf5): 8 hours, intermediate. Build a complete Bitcoin library from scratch and understand Bitcoin's cryptographic foundations. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/pro202) - [JavaScript and NodeJS Fundamentals](https://planb.academy/en/courses/javascript-and-nodejs-fundamentals-bbf08a64-84ca-11f0-9d7a-c3c481a45799): 8 hours, beginner. Learn JavaScript programming fundamentals and NodeJS development to build practical applications and tools. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/dev103) - [System Programming Fundamentals](https://planb.academy/en/courses/system-programming-fundamentals-92ce15a2-9325-4ec0-a7b7-4b97efd09fc9): 10 hours, advanced. Build a solid mental model of how computers work at different levels to reason about crashes, performance issues, and system behavior. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/dev301) - [Learning Rust with Bitcoin](https://planb.academy/en/courses/learning-rust-with-bitcoin-9fbd8b57-f278-4304-8d88-a2d384eaff58): 9 hours, advanced. Advance your Rust development skills via Bitcoin coding. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/dev303) ### Networking - [IP Networks — From Theory to Practice](https://planb.academy/en/courses/réseaux-ip-de-la-théorie-à -la-pratique-d7495566-eb32-432f-80b0-02d1a9b0057e): 7 hours, advanced. Master the fundamentals of IP networks to better configure and troubleshoot them. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/net302) ## Courses — Social Studies Economics, history, philosophy, and political thought — the intellectual foundations that give Bitcoin its context and meaning. ### Economy - [Introduction to Bitcoin & Stablecoin](https://planb.academy/en/courses/introduction-to-bitcoin-stablecoin-fdc41e06-ea63-4bf0-a5ac-a0185fe30e46): 8 hours, beginner. An in-depth look at Bitcoin, stablecoins, and the sovereignty that comes with them. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/eco104) - [Austrian School of Economics Fundamentals](https://planb.academy/en/courses/austrian-school-of-economics-fundamentals-d955dd28-b7c6-4ba2-a123-d932e21d148f): 5 hours, intermediate. Discover Austrian economics as an alternative framework for analyzing markets and individual decision-making. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/eco201) - [Bastiat Economic Thought](https://planb.academy/en/courses/pensée-économique-de-bastiat-d07b092b-fa9a-4dd7-bf94-0453e479c7df): 5 hours, intermediate. Gain a deep understanding of the life, influences, and economic theories of Frédéric Bastiat, a 19th-century French economist. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/eco203) - [Hyperinflation Case Studies](https://planb.academy/en/courses/études-de-cas-d'hyperinflation-caa75343-ac90-4249-bcca-0e2e57c3a0f1): 8 hours, intermediate. Understand the emergence of hyperinflations in a fiat world and their consequences. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/eco204) - [The Austrian School of Economics](https://planb.academy/en/courses/l'école-autrichienne-d'économie-332837c9-ff11-4a45-be06-a80207627592): 9 hours, intermediate. Discover the theoretical and methodological foundations of the Austrian school of economics, its key concepts and its link with Bitcoin. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/eco205) - [Hayek's Philosophical Legacy and the Monetary Question](https://planb.academy/en/courses/l'héritage-philosophique-d'hayek-et-la-question-monétaire-6b3b8619-f430-464a-9127-74077d1372b9): 3 hours, intermediate. Understand Hayek's philosophy and its implications on monetary questions. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/eco208) ### History - [The History of Bitcoin's Creation](https://planb.academy/en/courses/l'histoire-de-la-création-de-bitcoin-a51c7ceb-e079-4ac3-bf69-6700b985a082): 10 hours, intermediate. Discover the history of the origins, launch, and early developments of Bitcoin. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/his201) - [Bitcoin's Pioneering Era](https://planb.academy/en/courses/l'histoire-de-l'ère-pionnière-de-bitcoin-63f66c28-c9fa-11f0-a937-37b22ccf49e8): 15 hours, intermediate. Discover the history of Bitcoin between 2011 and 2012, marked by the cryptocurrency's first economic successes. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/his203) - [The Origins of Laissez-Faire Economics](https://planb.academy/en/courses/les-origines-du-laissez-faire-économique-ccbd62a8-e90b-4030-95bf-ba735804655d): 5 hours, intermediate. Explore the foundations of 18th-century liberal economic thought, with a focus on the doctrine of laissez-faire and its leading thinkers. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/his204) - [History of Coinage](https://planb.academy/en/courses/histoire-de-la-monnaie-0e871d90-8be9-11f0-a76d-33b6e50b34be): 8 hours, intermediate. Explore the historical evolution of money from the Neolithic to the present day. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/his205) ### Philosophy - [A Philosophical History of Freedom](https://planb.academy/en/courses/une-histoire-philosophique-de-la-liberté-9d1bde6a-33e5-45dd-b7c0-94da72e45b11): 9 hours, beginner. Discover the evolution of freedom through the ages, from ancient philosophers to modern challenges. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/phi101) - [Freedom as a Social Project](https://planb.academy/en/courses/la-liberté-en-tant-que-projet-social-816d3834-cd76-11f0-86c7-4f72ea768589): 5 hours, beginner. Understand the philosophical and historical foundations of individual freedom. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/phi203) - [Spinoza and Bitcoin](https://planb.academy/en/courses/spinoza-et-bitcoin-b67c5b26-45ff-11f0-b6fb-bbc978f59aec): 5 hours, advanced. Discover the philosophical links between Spinoza's thought and Bitcoin as tools of freedom through the centuries. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/phi305) ### Political Thought - [What's your Political Leaning?](https://planb.academy/en/courses/quelle-est-votre-tendance-politique ?-9421c810-523a-4f05-95bd-d2441e3ac2a8): 9 hours, beginner. Understand the complexity of the modern political spectrum to identify your own tendency and situate the major ideological families beyond the left-right divide. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/soc104) ## Courses — Security Cryptography fundamentals, Bitcoin wallet architecture, and personal digital security best practices. ### Cryptography - [Bitcoin Wallet Architecture](https://planb.academy/en/courses/architecture-du-portefeuille-bitcoin-46b0ced2-9028-4a61-8fbc-3b005ee8d70f): 10 hours, intermediate. Dive into the cryptographic principles that power Bitcoin wallets. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/cyp201) - [Modern Cryptography Fundamentals](https://planb.academy/en/courses/modern-cryptography-fundamentals-d2fd9fc0-d9ed-4a87-9fa3-0fdbb3937e28): 9 hours, advanced. A deep-dive introduction to the science and practice of cryptography. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/cyp302) ### Digital Security - [Update Your Online Security](https://planb.academy/en/courses/sécurité-informatique-gestion-des-données-99c46148-7080-4915-a7e0-9df0e145cd47): 6 hours, beginner. Update password and personal data management, create backups, protect against hackers, and raise awareness about mass surveillance. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/scu101) - [Improve Your Personal Digital Security](https://planb.academy/en/courses/améliorer-sa-sécurité-numérique-personnelle-4ba0e3de-e67f-4ea1-a514-f111206810d1): 10 hours, intermediate. Set up a secure, stable, and efficient personal digital environment. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/scu202) ## Courses — Mining Bitcoin mining fundamentals, DIY mining hardware, home heating with miners, and Bitcoin's relationship with energy. - [Introduction to Bitcoin Mining](https://planb.academy/en/courses/introduction-au-minage-de-bitcoin-d1ce86d9-c983-49bc-92b3-e3c5269f239e): 5 hours, beginner. Understand Bitcoin mining and proof-of-work from scratch. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/min101) - [Heat your home while mining bitcoins](https://planb.academy/en/courses/chauffez-votre-maison-tout-en-minant-des-bitcoins-ce272232-0d97-4482-884a-0f77a2ebc036): 6 hours, advanced. Repurpose an Antminer S9 into a DIY heater for home mining, with guided setup. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/min304) - [Bitaxe Open Source Mining Mastery](https://planb.academy/en/courses/bitaxe-open-source-mining-mastery-57c6e89c-90ac-11f0-9427-13620e434184): 8 hours, advanced. Master the complete Bitaxe ecosystem, from hardware assembly to advanced customization and performance optimization. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/min306) - [Bitcoin and Energy](https://planb.academy/en/courses/les-fondements-thermodynamiques-de-bitcoin-f698a810-b95c-11f0-b928-17f3d8ffafe4): 3 hours, beginner. Understand the fundamental concepts of Bitcoin through the lens of thermodynamics and Austrian economics. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/ene101) ## Courses — Business Bitcoin for business adoption, payment solutions, and merchant tools. - [Bitcoin for Business](https://planb.academy/en/courses/bitcoin-for-business-a804c4b6-9ff5-4a29-a530-7d2f5d04bb7a): 5 hours, beginner. Learn the payment and treasury basics to onboard your company on Bitcoin. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/biz101) - [Mastering BTCPay Server](https://planb.academy/en/courses/mastering-btc-pay-server-6fc12131-e464-4515-9d3f-9255365d5fa1): 8 hours, advanced. Configure a BTCPay Server instance for a local business. [Source](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/courses/pos305) ## Tutorials 316 step-by-step practical guides organized by category and subcategory: - [Wallet tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/wallet) (99 tutorials) - Desktop wallets: Electrum, Sparrow, Liana, Nunchuk, Blue Wallet, Wasabi - Hardware wallets: Coldcard (MK4, Q), Ledger (Nano S Plus, Flex), Trezor (Safe 3, Safe 5), BitBox02, Jade, SeedSigner, Passport, Bitkey - Mobile wallets: Phoenix, Aqua, Breez, Zeus, Wallet of Satoshi, Bitcoin Keeper, Blink, Cake Wallet - Backup & recovery: mnemonic phrase generation, passphrase setup, recovery test, BIP-85, inheritance planning - Multisig setups: Liana, Nunchuk, Sparrow multisig - [Computer Security tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/computer-security) (79 tutorials) - Operating systems: GrapheneOS, Tails, Qubes OS, Ubuntu - VPN: Mullvad VPN, IVPN, Proton VPN - Password managers & authentication: Bitwarden, KeePass, Aegis, Ente Auth, security keys (2FA) - Encrypted communication: Signal, SimpleX, Session, Proton Mail, Keet - Browsers & network privacy: Tor Browser, Mullvad Browser, Pi-hole, OPNsense - Data protection: Proton Drive, VeraCrypt - [Exchange tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/exchange) (36 tutorials) - Peer-to-peer exchanges: Bisq, Robosats, Peach, HodlHodl, LNP2PBot, Vexl, Mostro - Centralized exchanges: Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitfinex, Paymium - DCA & recurring buys: Relai, Stackinsat, Bitstack, Bittr - Regional services: Bull Bitcoin, BitcoinVN, Bitika, Ejara - [Node tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/node) (28 tutorials) - Bitcoin nodes: Bitcoin Core (Linux, Mac, Windows), Bitcoin Knots, Umbrel, RaspiBlitz, Start9, Ronin Dojo - Lightning nodes: Alby Hub, Phoenixd, LND, Ride the Lightning, ThunderHub - Network tools: Mempool.space, Amboss, LN Plus - [Business tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/business) (24 tutorials) - Merchant payment solutions: BTCPay Server, Swiss Bitcoin Pay, Coinos, OpenNode, LNbits - Point-of-sale: Breez POS, Lipa Business - Accounting: Divly - [Contributing to Plan ₿ Academy](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/contribution) (20 tutorials): How to write tutorials, translate content via Weblate, add resources (books, events, podcasts), proofread and review - [Privacy tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/privacy) (18 tutorials) - CoinJoin & mixing: Whirlpool, JoinMarket, Joinstr - Transaction privacy: PayNym (BIP47), Payjoin, Stonewall, Ricochet - UTXO management: coin control, UTXO labelling, mempool.space analysis - [Mining tutorials](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/tutorials/mining) (12 tutorials) - Hardware: BitAxe, NerdMiner, NerdAxe, Canaan Avalon, Attakai (heat your home while mining) - Mining pools: Braiins Pool, Ocean Pool, Public Pool ## Bitcoin Glossary - [Full glossary](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/glossary): 768 Bitcoin and cryptocurrency terms defined in 28 languages — the largest multilingual Bitcoin glossary available. Each term has its own dedicated page. Covers technical terms (UTXO, mempool, hash rate, nonce, difficulty adjustment), economic concepts (inflation, sound money, time preference, Cantillon effect), and protocol-specific terminology (SegWit, Taproot, Lightning channels, BIP). ## Curated Resources The largest curated directory of Bitcoin resources available: - [Books](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/books) (261) - [Projects and builders](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/projects) (426) - [Conference replays](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/conferences) (91): archived videos of talks, panels, and presentations from past Bitcoin conferences worldwide - [YouTube channels and video creators](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/channels) (81) - [Podcasts](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/podcasts) (80) - [Newsletters](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/newsletters) (47) - [Academic papers and research](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/papers) (47) - [Movies and documentaries](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/movies) (44) - [Bitcoin events calendar](https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content/tree/main/resources/calendar) (35) ## Educator Content A collaborative library where Bitcoin educators worldwide upload and share their teaching materials — so other teachers can download, edit, and reuse them instead of starting from scratch. 52 items available in 4 languages. Content types: presentations, flyers, curricula, workshop materials, educational games, booklets, stickers, and artwork. All downloadable, most editable. Licensed under Creative Commons (CC-BY-SA default). Community-driven: educators submit, Plan ₿ Academy moderates. Contributors include local Bitcoin communities (Bitcoin Lille, Annecy Bitcoin Meetup) and international education organizations (My First Bitcoin). ## Certification Plan ₿ Academy offers two levels of credential: **Course diplomas**: Complete any self-paced course and pass the quizzes to earn a diploma. 2,334 diplomas issued to date. Diplomas are PGP-signed and timestamped via Open Timestamp Server. **B-CERT — Global Bitcoin Certification**: A 1-hour in-person examination testing comprehensive Bitcoin knowledge. 560+ participants across 34 sessions in 14 countries. The only active Bitcoin certification program worldwide. Free for participants (hosted at conferences, universities, and Bitcoin hubs). ## About Plan ₿ Network - Website: https://planb.academy - Parent organization: https://planb.network - GitHub: https://github.com/PlanB-Network/bitcoin-educational-content - Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/planaboratorio - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanBNetwork Plan ₿ Academy is the e-learning platform of Plan ₿ Network. The website (planb.academy) and the GitHub repository (bitcoin-educational-content) contain the same educational content in the same 28 languages. The website provides the learning experience (progress tracking, quizzes, diplomas). The GitHub repository is the open-source content library where anyone can contribute translations, corrections, and new content. Last updated: 2026-03-20