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Become a Blockchain Developer
Nanodegree Program
Demand for blockchain developers is skyrocketing. In this program, you'll work with the Bitcoin and Ethereum protocols, build projects for real-world application, and gain the essential skills for a career in this dynamic space.
04Days08Hrs48Min12Sec
Estimated time
4 Months
At 10 hrs/week
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December 7, 2022
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Prerequisites
Object-oriented programming
What you will learn
Blockchain Developer
4 months to completeLearn the fundamentals of the blockchain platform. Create your own private blockchain, and secure a digital asset using blockchain identity. Explore the Ethereum platform, and use Solidity and smart contracts to develop your own decentralized app.
Prerequisite knowledge
Blockchain Fundamentals
Learn the basics of how the blockchain data model works by creating your own private blockchain using Node.js and Leveldb.
Ethereum Smart Contracts, Tokens and Dapps
Advance your blockchain skillset to the second generation of blockchain services with smart contracts utilizing the Ethereum network.
Blockchain Architecture
Learn blockchain architecture and advanced concepts such as privacy, security and decentralized file management.
Dapp 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.
Capstone (Optional)
For your capstone project, you’ll use all the new skills you’ve acquired to build decentralized property listing application.
All our programs include:
Technical mentor support
Our knowledgeable mentors guide your learning and are focused on answering your questions, motivating you, and keeping you on track.
Career services
You’ll have access to Github portfolio review and LinkedIn profile optimization to help you advance your career and land a high-paying role.
Flexible learning program
Tailor a learning plan that fits your busy life. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals on the schedule that works best for you.
Program offerings
Class content
- Real-world projects
- Project reviews
- Project feedback from experienced reviewers
Student services
- Technical mentor support
- Student community
Career services
- Github review
- Linkedin profile optimization
Succeed with personalized services.
We provide services customized for your needs at every step of your learning journey to ensure your success.
- Experienced Project Reviewers
- Technical Mentor Support
Get timely feedback on your projects.
- Personalized feedback
- Unlimited submissions and feedback loops
- Practical tips and industry best practices
- Additional suggested resources to improve
1,400+ project reviewers
2.7M projects reviewed
88/100 reviewer rating
1.1 hours avg project review turnaround time
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Learn with the best.
Brandy Camacho
InstructorBrandy 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
InstructorJessica 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
InstructorJoe 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
InstructorRachna 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
InstructorPK 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
InstructorNik 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
InstructorElena 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.
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