Cybersecurity Training and Certification Provider

Overview

EC-Council’s blockchain certification courses are curated by experts to support the growing demand for skilled blockchain professionals. These programs have been designed to meet the industry requirements of developers, business leaders, and fintech professionals in this rapidly growing area.

Our blockchain certification courses consist of three knowledge and competency areas: development, implementation, and strategy. During the course, students get exposure to multiple blockchain implementation concepts and a unique guideline for sustainable and scalable blockchain development using quantum-resistant ledgers.

The 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.

Key USPs 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.

Who Is It For?

Software engineers, programmers, project managers, network administrators, and other technical professionals interested in integrating blockchain applications and architectures into their organization.

Prerequisites:

Candidates must have:

General awareness of business management processes
Basic knowledge of computers
Access to a Linux machine that can be configured as a virtual machine

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology
Module 2: Cryptography and Technology Details
Module 3: Impact on the Financial Sector
Module 4: Bitcoin
Module 5: Blockchain Project Implementation
Module 6: Security in Blockchain
Module 7: Cryptomining
Module 8: Ethereum
Module 9: Other Cryptocurrencies
Module 10: AI and Blockchain
Module 11: Blockchain as a Service
Module 12: Open-Source Business Blockchain Frameworks
Module 13: Python for Blockchain
Module 14: JavaScript for Blockchain
Module 15: Java for Blockchain
Module 16: Blockchain Online IDE
Module 17: Industry Use Cases
Module 18: IoT and Blockchain
Module 19: Decentralized Applications (dApps)
Module 20: Future of Blockchain
Module 21: Quantum Computing and Blockchain

What You’ll Learn

The structure and elements of a blockchain network, including how decentralization works
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 COURSE OUTLINE
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