This instructor-led Blockchain Architecture training is for technical leaders who need to make decisions about architecture, environment, and development platforms. The Certified Blockchain Solution Architecture exam is included with class. The class covers the following topics:
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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
This course is designed for software developers, testers, and architects who design and develop software in various programming languages and platforms, including desktop, web, cloud, and mobile, and who want to improve their ability to deliver software that is of high quality, particularly regarding security and privacy.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) Exam CSC-210 certification.
Eligible trainees can receive the CITREP+ course fee support of up to 70% or up to 90% for the Certified Blockchain Solution Architect Course. For full information on CITREP+ eligibility, please visit go.gov.sg/tesacitrep
