Blockchain & Crypto · Self-paced

Bitcoin+ Developer™

Master Bitcoin Development: Wallets, Transactions, and Lightning Network.

40 hours of content EnglishSelf-paced · online · certificate on completionCertification exam included · limited attempts

Executive summary

Bitcoin+ Developer™ certification program offers comprehensive training, covering fundamentals of Bitcoin and the underlying Blockchain technology, fundamentals of bitcoin scripting, building applications using bitcoin scripts, Layer 2 scaling solutions, real-world use cases, security best practices, integration with SDK/APIs, and insights into future trends. The program culminates with a hands-on project work for practical application and a capstone project.

Before you start

  • Familiarity with general programming concepts like data structures, algorithms and networks

  • Understanding of at least one legacy programming stack (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java or similar)

  • Fundamental knowledge to use command line consoles on any operating system Ability to understand developer concepts like SDKs, APIs, application development tools etc.

  • Experience with building end to end tiered applications

One-time price

$280

40 hours, self-paced. Lifetime access, certificate included.

Certification exam included (limited attempts).

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Curriculum

What you'll cover.

40 hours of self-paced content. Work through it in order, on your schedule.

Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain

1.1 Overview of Bitcoin Technology

1.2 Overview of Blockchain Technology

Module 2: Bitcoin Scripting Language

2.1 Fundamentals of Bitcoin Scripting Language

2.2 Components of Scripting Language Basics

2.3 Uses of the Bitcoin Scripts

2.4 Execution Condition of Scripts

2.5 Security and Vulnerabilities in the Scripts

Module 3: Building on Bitcoin Script

3.1 Standard Transactions

3.2 Trade and DeFi

3.3 Smart Contracts

3.4 Asset Definition

Module 4: Layer 2 Scaling Solutions

4.1 Basic of Layer 2

4.2 Different Layer 2 Projects

Module 5: Use Cases and Projects using Layer 2

5.1 Payments Use Cases

5.2 Assets and Defi

5.3 Industry Use Cases

5.4 Integration with Other Tech- IoT

Module 6: Security and Best Practices

6.1 For Scripting Apps

6.2 General Security Practices

6.3 Keys and Smart Contracts

6.4 Off the Chain

6.5 Layer 2

Module 7: Integration (SDK/APIs) and Deployment

7.1 Basic Overview of SDK & APIs

7.2 BitcoinJS

7.3 BitcoinJ

7.4 Bitcoinlib

7.5 Bitcoin RPC Client (Python)

7.6 Deployment Strategies

Module 8: Future Trends and Innovations

8.1 Innovation in Bitcoin Applications

8.2 Innovation in Bitcoin Layer 2

8.3 Innovation in Asset Definition

8.4 Innovation in Bitcoin Interoperability

8.5 Innovation in Bitcoin Identity and Users

8.6 Innovation in Bitcoin Dev Tools

Module 9: Capstone Project

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