Certified Blockchain Smart Contract Developer

Certified Blockchain Smart Contract Developer
Master the Art of Blockchain Contracts: Become a Certified Blockchain Smart Contract Developer
Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of blockchain smart contracts with our Blockchain Smart Contract Developer Program. This dynamic program includes eight on-demand courses and live instructor-led workshops, each meticulously designed to furnish you with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain smart contracts, their development, security, and applications.
Navigate through core concepts like blockchain scrum master, DevOps, zk-SNARKs, and more. Learn to write secure smart contracts using Solidity and enhance your practical understanding through live workshops. Gain deep insights into L1 & L2 Blockchains to round off your learning journey.
Courses in this Certificate Program
- 33 Total Hours
- OnDemand: 38 Hours
- LIVE Instructor: 8 Hours
- Tuition: $995
Courses in this Program | Hours | Delivery Method |
---|---|---|
Student Orientation | 1 Hour | LIVE Online (optional) |
LIVE Instructor AMA - bi-monthly | 1 Hour + | LIVE Online (optional) |
Introduction to Blockchain Scrum Master | 3 Hours | OnDemand - Supported |
Blockchain Development Decision | 5 Hours | OnDemand - Supported |
Introduction to DevOps | 3 Hours | LIVE Online |
zk-SNARKS Essentials | 2 Hours | OnDemand - Supported |
Smart Contract Security | 7 Hours | OnDemand - Supported |
Solidity Smart Contract Developer (EVM) | 7 Hours | OnDemand - Supported |
Smart Contract Developer Workshop | 3 Hours | LIVE Online |
Understanding L1 & L2 Blockchains | 2 Hours | LIVE Online |
EXAM: W3CB BLOCKCHAIN SMART CONTRACT DEVELOPER LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION | 1 Hour | AI Proctored Online Exam |
Upcoming LIVE Instruction Dates
Solidity Smart Contract Workshop October 16 2023
Solidity Smart Contract Workshop Monday, October 16, 2023, at 1 PM EST 4 Hours 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM E...
October 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Blockchain Smart Contract Developer Program Objectives
Understand the role and practices of a Blockchain Scrum Master.
Learn to make informed decisions in blockchain development.
Understand the role and benefits of DevOps in blockchain development.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of zk-SNARKs and their applications.
Master the fundamentals of smart contract security.
Learn to develop secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity on EVM.
Gain hands-on experience in smart contract development through live workshops.
Understand the specifics of L1 & L2 Blockchains and their applications.
Learn to design and implement efficient blockchain strategies.
Stay updated on future advancements in smart contract development.
Certification from the Web3 Certification Board (W3CB)
Review Topic Areas and Exam Competencies on W3CB.org
Blockchain Smart Contract Developer Level 1 Certification
Exam Fee is included
Target Audience
Ideal for developers, blockchain enthusiasts, IT professionals, and anyone aspiring to build a career in Ethereum blockchain development using the Solidity programming language.
Prerequisites
This program is designed to accommodate both beginners and professionals, and the content will be delivered in a way that ensures every participant, regardless of their previous knowledge, can follow along.
The Ethereum Blockchain Developer Program requires a solid foundation in programming and the following technical prerequisites:
Programming Skills: A good understanding of at least one high-level programming language such as JavaScript, Python, or C++ is essential. Knowledge of JavaScript is particularly beneficial due to its similarity to Solidity, the primary language for Ethereum smart contract development.
Basic Blockchain Knowledge: While not a strict prerequisite, basic familiarity with blockchain concepts and principles can help learners grasp the course content more effectively.
Web Development Basics: Understanding of web development basics, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, is important, as these are often used to build the front end of decentralized applications (DApps).
Knowledge of Node.js and npm: A basic understanding of Node.js and npm (node package manager) is useful for managing dependencies and packages in Ethereum development.
Git and GitHub: Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, and an understanding of how to use GitHub to manage and share your code is also a valuable skill for developers.
Questions Explored:
How does a Scrum Master role fit into the blockchain development process?
What factors influence the decision-making process in blockchain development?
How does DevOps integrate with blockchain and smart contract development?
What are zk-SNARKS and how do they contribute to blockchain privacy and security?
How can one ensure the security of smart contracts?
How can Solidity be leveraged for effective smart contract development on Ethereum (EVM)?
How can live workshops contribute to the practical understanding of smart contract development?
What are the characteristics and differences between L1 & L2 Blockchains?
How does smart contract development align with overall blockchain architecture and strategies?
What are the possible future advancements and research areas in smart contract development?
Blockchain Smart Contract Developer Program Content
Introduction to Blockchain Scrum Master
Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Scrum Master
Module 2: Agile Economics, Managing, Options, Myths and Benefits
Module 3: Scrum Master Role, Scrum Roles, Teams, Basics
Module 4: Iteration Basics and Elements
Module 5: Blockchain Elements Leadership
Blockchain Development Decision
Module 1: Development Essentials
Module 2: Platforms
Module 3: Hosting and Mining Decisions
Module 4: Associated Technologies
Module 5: Development Languages
Module 6: Security and Implementation Goals
Module 7: Risk Management
Module 8: Digital Transformation & Summary
Introduction to DevOps
Module 1: Introduction to DevOps
Module 2: The DevOps Lifecycle
Module 3: Popular DevOps Tools
Module 4: DevOps Team Structure and Roles
Module 5: DevOps and ITIL
Module 6: Implementing DevOps: Best Practices and Challenges
Module 7: DevOps Culture and Collaboration
Module 8: DevOps in the Future
zk-SNAKRS Essentials
Module 1: Introduction to Zk-SNARKs
Module 2: Technical details of Zk-SNARKs
Module 3: Building a Zk-SNARK application
Module 4: Future developments and research in Zk-SNARKs
Smart Contract Security
Module 1: Intro to Smart Contract Security
Module 2: General Programming Vulnerabilities
Module 3: Blockchain Vulnerabilities
Module 4: Ethereum-Specific Vulnerabilities
- Developing the First Smart Contract, writing functions, and returning data
- Adding additional functionality to a Smart Contract with more data and more functions.
- Detailed exploration of Smart Contracts with user addresses
- Using enums data types to update state conditions
- Using structs and mappings to create custom data types and manage them.
- Introduction to making payments to other users
- Send virtual cryptocurrency to another user address
- Transfer cryptocurrency when certain conditions are true
- Use ERC-20 standard to create fungible tokens. Explore development options such as imported reusable libraries.
- Use ERC-721 standard to create non-fungible tokens. Explore the metadata associated with each NFT. Also look into such options as imported reusable libraries for NFTs.
- A Smart Contract for voting. This Smart Contract will be used in a web based user application, distributed application or DApp.
DEMO OF A DECENTRALIZED APPLICATION (DAPP)
Understanding L1 and L2 Blockchains
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Layer 1 Blockchains
Module 3: Layer 2 Blockchains
Module 4: Use Cases
Module 5: Technical Aspects
Module 6: Conclusion
Module 7: Layer 0 and Layer 3 blockchains
Program Information
- Dates: Rolling Enrollment
- Location: OnDemand & LIVE Online
- Tuition: $995
- Tuition Assistance
- 33 Total Hours
Additional Information
- Module Quizzes and Knowledge Checks
- Guest Lectures & Networking
- Student Orientation
- LIVE Online Instructor AMAs
- LIVE Workshops
- 1 EXAM VOUCHER – W3CB CERTIFICATIONS
Certification Competencies
The material covered in this course contributes to 100% of the Focus Areas as defined in the Web3 Certification Association (W3CB) Exam Competencies for the following AI Proctored Certification Exam:
Level 1 Blockchain Smart Contract Developer Certification
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