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Time
One 5-month Term
Study 10 hrs/week and complete in 5 mo.
Classroom Opens
April 30, 2019
Classroom opens 7 days after enrollment closes
Prerequisites
Object-oriented programming
Why Take This Nanodegree Program?
We built this program with an expert team of working Blockchain Developers, to ensure a hands-on learning experience that prioritizes job readiness. This is the most comprehensive curriculum available for learning the fundamental skills, tooling, mindset, and security best practices that are essential to becoming a Blockchain Developer.
Built by Working Blockchain Developers
Advance your skills with curriculum developed by professionals working in the field, and featuring top industry experts including Balaji Srinivasan, David Johnston and Aaron Brown
Consistent and Supportive Feedback
Benefit from personalized support from mentors, engage with a dynamic student community, and receive actionable feedback from expert project reviewers.
Strategic Learning
Master multi-platform skills and gain experience with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more. Prepare yourself for success in a rapidly-evolving industry with a high-demand job market.
Career-ready Nanodegree Program
Learn skills that will prepare you for jobs in blockchain development and you’ll be ready to deliver immediate value to any organization. You will also work with experienced careers professionals on crafting your LinkedIn and Github profiles.
Advance your Career
This program was built in collaboration with blockchain developers to ensure you learn the right skills necessary to succeed. Demand is skyrocketing and excitement is running high, but it’s important to see past the headlines to learn what it really takes to be a qualified blockchain developer. This program prioritizes mastering job-ready skills with a hands-on approach.Designed to prepare you for career success in Blockchain Development.
Hiring PartnersMeet Top Companies
Blockchain Developers are in high demand. Create your professional portfolio with Udacity and open up a world of opportunities. Our hiring partners are eager to meet you.Create your portfolio and open up a world of opportunities.
Succeed with RecruitersSucceed with Recruiters
Work with experienced career professionals for tailored advice on how to improve your search and impress recruiters, including feedback on your LinkedIn, GitHub, and professional brand.Work with career professionals to impress recruiters.
Build a Great NetworkBuild a Great Network
40,000+ highly-skilled grads make up your new career community. Ready to collaborate, share referrals, or hire your own team? The Udacity Alumni Network is here for you!Connect with our global community to grow your career.
What You Will Learn
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Blockchain Developer
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Prerequisite Knowledge
You should be comfortable with object-oriented programming, and developing web apps in Javascript.See detailed requirements.
Blockchain Fundamentals
Learn the basics of how the blockchain data model works by creating your own private blockchain using Node.js and Leveldb.
Create Your Own Private BlockchainEthereum Smart Contracts, Tokens and Dapps
Advance your blockchain skillset to the second generation of blockchain services with smart contracts utilizing the Ethereum network.
Build CryptoStar Dapp on EthereumBlockchain Architecture
Learn blockchain architecture and advanced concepts such as privacy, security and decentralized file management.
Ethereum Dapp for Tracking Items through Supply ChainDapp with autonomous smart contracts and oracles
Advance your blockchain skill set by developing a decentralized application (Dapp) that will perform actions based on external triggers, and handle payments.
Flight Delay Insurance DappCapstone
For your capstone project, you’ll use all the new skills you’ve acquired to build decentralized property listing application.
Capstone
In Collaboration with Top Industry Experts
Balaji S. Srinivasan
CTO of coinbase, board partner at Andreessen Horowitz
David Johnston
Chairman of the board of Factom
Aaron Brown
Vice president of engineering at Madhive
Learn with the best
Brandy Camacho
Instructor
Brandy is Curriculum Lead for the Blockchain Developer Nanodegree program. She was previously a Lead Technical Project Manager for Udacity. She is the founder of Network Designs, specializing in architecting software solutions.
Jessica Lin
Instructor
Jessica holds a Biomedical Engineering degree from Cornell University. Prior to joining Udacity, she developed and deployed enterprise healthcare technologies. She has recently taught Android Development in our Nanodegree programs.
Joe Nyzio
Instructor
Joe Nyzio earned his degree in Neuroscience from Temple University. At Udacity, he's been a Content Developer on the Data Analyst, Tech Entrepreneur, and Business Analyst Nanodegree programs.
Rachna Ralhan
Instructor
Rachna holds a Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering and a Master's of Software Management. She brings years of software and hardware engineering experience and has previously worked for companies such as Intel, AMD, Cypress, and Xilinx Semiconductors.
PK Rasam
Instructor
PK Rasam is Founder and Chief Blockchain Officer at LINCD, specializing in blockchain strategy and distributed ledger infrastructure services. PK’s focus is on creating the next breed of Crypto Machine Intelligence-based businesses.
Nik Kalyani
Instructor
Nik Kalyani is an entrepreneur and blockchain architect. He is the co-founder and CTO of WhenHub, creator of the Interface micro-contracts dApp. A Microsoft MVP, he is also the founder of TryCrypto and Walkstarter.
Elena Nadolinski
Instructor
Elena Nadolinski is currently heads down building a new privacy cryptocurrency. Previously she was a Software Engineer at Airbnb, Tilt and Microsoft. Elena graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech in 2014.
Term
Blockchain Developer
$999 USD
total
Learn the essential skills for a career in blockchain development.
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Program Details
Why should I enroll?
Demand for blockchain developers is growing at incredible rates, with current demand far outstripping available talent. This means wide open opportunity for anyone seeking to enter this field. Plus, blockchain is still an emerging technology, so you have the chance to start making an impact right away. The critical differentiator in an emerging field is hands-on experience, and that is exactly what you’ll get in this program. You’ll build projects designed in collaboration with working blockchain developers. You’ll enjoy direct access to industry leaders in the field. You’ll work with the Bitcoin Core and Ethereum platforms, and you’ll even build your own private blockchain. If you’re an experienced developer interested in pursuing a career in the blockchain space, this program offers you hands-on experience building decentralized applications, and the opportunity to master the blockchain development skills that are in high demand across industries, and at companies ranging from startups to large organizations.
What jobs will this program prepare me for?
Graduates of this program will be valuable additions to any team working on blockchain-based application development. Opportunities exist in companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups.
Specific roles include:
- Blockchain developer
- Blockchain engineer
How do I know if this program is right for me?
If you're an experienced developer interested in working with blockchains, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies, this program will enable you to master the skills necessary to succeed in this rapidly-growing field.
Program Overview - Why Should I Take this Program?
Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?
No. This Nanodegree program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
To optimize your success in this program, we’ve created a list of prerequisites and recommendations to help you prepare for the curriculum. Prior to enrolling, you should be able to:
- Code with object-oriented programming
- Work with asynchronous JavaScript code
- Develop the front end and back end of a web application with JavaScript
- Create and consume data using a remote API
If you believe you need more preparation, here are some additional resources you can use:
If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?
We have a number of Nanodegree programs and free courses that can help you prepare, including: Intro to Computer Science, Intro to JavaScript, Programming Foundations with Python, Intro to Programming Nanodegree program, Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree program.
ENROLLMENT AND ADMISSION
How is this Nanodegree program structured?
The Blockchain Developer nanodegree program is composed of one (1) five (5)-month term. Students must complete all projects to graduate from the Nanodegree program.
Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network and platform. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.
How long is this Nanodegree program?
Access to this Nanodegree program runs for the period noted in the Term Length section above.
See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies around the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.
Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?
Please see the Udacity Nanodegree program FAQs found here for policies on enrollment in our programs.
How much does the program cost?
The full program consists of 1 (one) 5 (five)-month long term at a cost of USD $999.
Payment is due before the term begins.
TUITION AND TERM OF PROGRAM
What software and versions will I need in this program?
For this Nanodegree program you will need a desktop or laptop computer running recent versions of Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. 20+ gigabytes of free disk space, 2+ gigabytes of memory (RAM), and an unmetered broadband Internet connection.