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BC90.01
Blockchain Architect
Design secure, scalable blockchain systems — consensus, smart contracts and enterprise platforms.
40 hours
In-person or live online
Certificate of Completion
Overview
What this course is about
The knowledge and practical skills to design secure, scalable blockchain solutions: distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts and the security frameworks around them.
Outcomes
What you’ll be able to do
- Design secure, scalable blockchain architectures
- Evaluate platforms and consensus models with clear trade-offs
- Pursue blockchain architecture, security or solutions roles
Curriculum
What you’ll learn
- Consensus: PoW, PoS, PBFT, Raft
- Smart contract design, testing and secure development
- Identity, cryptography, wallets and access models
- Threats, countermeasures and risk management
- Hyperledger, Besu, Quorum and Corda
- Integration patterns, oracles and off-chain storage
Who it’s for
Software architects, security engineers, solution designers and technical leaders.
Recommended background
Basic programming and familiarity with distributed systems; cybersecurity fundamentals recommended.
Where it can take you
Blockchain ArchitectSecurity ArchitectSolutions Engineer
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