EC-Council - Certified Blockchain Developer course

Overview

On this accelerated Blockchain Developer Certification B|DC course, you will become a Cutting-Edge Developer Leading the Blockchain Revolution.

The B|DC course aims to provide developers with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology, including its impact and applications in business and finance. Students will learn about cryptography, cryptomining, quantum computing, blockchain project implementation, Ethereum, and more.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn the structure and elements of a blockchain network, including how decentralization works. You’ll also learn:

• Hashing and consensus algorithms and their role in blockchain networks, including proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms
• The benefits of using blockchain technology and how to determine whether blockchain is the right solution for your business• Blockchain scalability issues and how to resolve them
• Digital currencies, including different types of cryptocurrency assets, the tokenization process, and how leading cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Altcoin, Litecoin, Zcash) work
• The structure and components of the Bitcoin network and how it works
• Bitcoin’s limitations, variants, and clients
• Bitcoin cryptomining and its relation to PoW consensus mechanisms
• The processes and tools used in cryptomining, including cryptomining algorithms like Equihash and CryptoNight
• Blockchain development in Python, JavaScript, and Java
• The elements of the Ethereum ecosystem
• How to work with Solidity and Ethereum, including how to use Solidity IDEs like Remix and EthFiddle and create private blockchain networks using Ethereum
• How to build secure smart contracts with Ethereum and Solidity, including vulnerabilities in smart contracts and how to mitigate them
• Formal verification of smart contracts
• Permissioned and permissionless blockchains
• How to work with the Hyperledger Fabric framework
• Deep dive into blockchain projects (including Fabric, Iroha, Burrow, and Indy)
• Privacy and confidentiality in blockchains
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
• How to design blockchain-based identity solutions
• Machine learning and blockchain technology
• Intelligent smart contracts and the convergence of blockchain and AI
• The basics of the IoT, how to achieve convergence between IoT and blockchain, and the Blockchain of Things
• How blockchain is used in healthcare, fintech, and supply chain contexts
• Blockchain as a Service
• The fundamentals of quantum computing and how quantum computing will affect blockchain networks
• The future of blockchain technology and open research issues

Labs and Projects* Exploring blockchain through the Bitcoin command-line interface (bitcoin-cli)

• Setting up a private net and cryptomining
• Installing Namecoin Client and creating a Namecoin record
• Remix IDE deployment and testing
• Using Solidity, Truffle, and Ganache to create a new coin
• Notarizing and hashing documents with proof of idea
• Alternative blockchain smart contract deployment
• Finding a bug in a Solidity program
• Using Python, Java, and JavaScript for blockchain development
• Running Ganache with Metamask
• Building a simple productivity app with blockchain

Additional Benefits of the Blockchain Developer Certification:

• The BDC program includes over 13 projects on blockchain applications to equip students with practical experience.
• The program focuses on the future of blockchain and how it interacts with other emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and IoT.
• The curriculum delves deep into multiple blockchain frameworks.
• The course is replete with assignments and alternative testing methods to keep students engaged in topics beyond the program.
• The BDC is authored and endorsed by bestselling authors and subject matter experts in the blockchain field.
• The course offers practical advice on how and when to use blockchain in any industry.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the EC Council exam, and achieve your Blockchain Developer Certification B|DC certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Software engineers, programmers, project managers, network administrators, and other technical professionals interested in integrating blockchain applications and architectures into their organization.
• Blockchain Project Leads
• Blockchain Architects
• Blockchain Project Managers
• Blockchain Consultants
• Web3 Developers

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
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