Blockchain Architecture Training
Demand for Blockchain skills is growing at the second fastest rate of any IT skill set, according to Upwork. Both professionals and employers need Blockchain certifications to validate the proven skills required to successfully implement Blockchain solutions.
Blockchain Solution Architecture (CBSA)
Course Overview
The class covers the following topics:
- What is Blockchain
- How does Blockchain work
- Types of Blockchains
- How is Blockchain different from what we have today
- What are use cases for Blockchain
- What does a Blockchain app look like
- How do I design a Blockchain app
- How do I develop a Blockchain app
- How do I test a Blockchain app
Course Outline
- Chapter 1: What is Blockchain
- Blockchain Basic Principles
- Centralized and Decentralized Ledgers
- Mechanics of Blockchain
- What is a Block?
- How are Blocks Chained Together?
- Chapter 2: How Does Blockchain Work
- Benefits and Drawbacks of Blockchain
- Cryptography
- Public Key Cryptography
- Cryptographic Hashing
- Blockchain Consensus
- Proof of Work Consensus
- Proof of Stake Consensus
- Other Consensus Mechanisms Explained
- Lifecycle of a Public Blockchain Transaction
- Chapter 3: Types of Blockchains
- Public vs Private Blockchains
- Open vs Closed Blockchains
- Open Source Blockchain Projects
- Blockchain Smart Contracts
- Tokens and Coins
- Using Gas in Ethereum
- “Blockless” Solution Platforms
- Chapter 4: How is Blockchain Different Than What We Have Today
- Types of Networks
- Centralized Networks
- Distributed Networks
- Decentralized Networks
- Software vs Firmware
- Blockchain vs Database
- Chapter 5: What Does a Blockchain Application Look Like?
- Blockchain Application Architecture
- Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- User Interaction Layer
- Middle/Interface Layer
- Smart Contracts/Chaincode
- Chapter 6: How Do I Design a Blockchain Application?
- Guiding Design Principles
- Personas (User Types)
- User Stories (Application Interaction)
- Application Functional Requirements
- Application Technical Requirements
- Design Tasks
- Fundamental Design Questions
- Chapter 7: How Do I Develop a Blockchain Application?
- Fundamental Design Concepts
- Calling External Contracts
- Error Handling
- Pull vs Push Payments
- On-Chain Data
- Local Testing Recommendations
- Not Using Agile Development Process
- Technology Design Decisions
- Monolithic vs Modular
- Complexity Models
- Chapter 8: How Do I test a Blockchain Application?
- Blockchain Testing Approaches
- Unit Testing
- Developer Level Testing
- Configuration & Environment Testing
- Load/Performance Testing
- Volume/Stress Testing
- Regression Testing
- Application Bug Classifications
- User Load Testing
- Key Blockchain Architecture Testing Questions
- Chapter 9: Use Cases for Blockchain
- Real world implementations of Blockchain
Intended Audience
This training is designed to help both developers and non-developers understand the entire blockchain system so they can make informed decisions throughout blockchain projects.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for non-technical business professionals who require basic knowledge about Blockchain and how it will be executed within an organization.
The affiliated exam is NOT appropriate for technology professionals seeking to gain deeper understanding of Blockchain technology implementation or programming.
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Course Description
Demand for Blockchain skills is growing at the second fastest rate of any IT skill set, according to Upwork. Both professionals and employers need Blockchain certifications to validate the proven skills required to successfully implement Blockchain solutions. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
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Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in programming & development that I can apply immediately to our work.
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