COURSE CURRICULUM

Certificate in Blockchain and Web3 Development


Module 1:

Introduction to Blockchain, Web3 & Digital Asset Ecosystem

Module Description:

Gain a deep understanding of the blockchain revolution, decentralized systems, and Web3 economy driving the future of digital transformation.

  • Evolution of blockchain technology – Web1 to Web3 transition
  • Core components: blocks, nodes, consensus, cryptography
  • Decentralization vs centralization – governance, data control & privacy
  • Introduction to digital assets, tokens, NFTs, and digital identity
  • Global blockchain use cases – finance, supply chain, healthcare, government, IoT
  • Major blockchain platforms overview – Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Hyperledger, Polkadot
Module 2:

Blockchain Architecture, Consensus & Network Engineering

Module Description:

Dive into blockchain internals, understand network structure, and master consensus mechanisms powering trustless systems.

  • Blockchain anatomy: block data, Merkle trees, transactions, validation
  • Network architectures: public, private, consortium, sidechains
  • Consensus algorithms in depth: PoW, PoS, DPoS, BFT, PoA
  • Forks, finality, and scalability solutions (Layer 1 vs Layer 2)
  • Advanced blockchain security: 51% attacks, replay attacks, Sybil resistance
  • Emerging trends: sharding, rollups, zk-proofs, and cross-chain bridges
Module 3:

Smart Contract Engineering with Solidity & Vyper

Module Description:

Master smart contract design, secure coding, and deployment on Ethereum-like blockchains.

  • Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) deep dive
  • Setting up professional dev environments: Hardhat, Truffle, Foundry, Remix IDE
  • Solidity syntax: data types, mappings, structs, modifiers, inheritance, libraries
  • Testing and debugging with Mocha, Chai, and Hardhat network
  • Advanced topics: upgradable contracts, gas optimization, design patterns
  • Secure coding guidelines: reentrancy, overflow, access control, front-running
  • Smart contract auditing basics using Slither, MythX, and OpenZeppelin Defender
Module 4:

Building Decentralized Applications (dApps)

Module Description:

Develop production-grade dApps integrating blockchain backends with modern front-end frameworks.

  • Web3 front-end architecture and state management
  • Integrating smart contracts using ethers.js / web3.js
  • Wallets and authentication: MetaMask, WalletConnect, ENS integration
  • UX/UI design for decentralized applications (React, Next.js, Vue)
  • Handling gas fees, transactions, and events in user workflows
  • Hosting and deployment: IPFS, Filecoin, Fleek, and decentralized DNS
  • Real-world project: Building a decentralized crowdfunding or NFT marketplace
Module 5:

Tokenization, DeFi & Web3 Financial Systems

Module Description:

Explore decentralized finance protocols, token standards, and Web3 monetization models.

  • ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155 token standards explained
  • Token creation and deployment – fungible, non-fungible, and semi-fungible assets
  • Liquidity pools, AMMs, staking, yield farming, and governance models
  • Hands-on with DeFi protocols: Uniswap, Aave, Compound, Curve
  • Risk, compliance, and tokenomics modeling
  • Stablecoins, synthetic assets, and cross-chain swaps
  • Real-world case study: launching a custom DeFi token or DAO
Module 6:

Web3 Infrastructure, Tools & DevOps Integration

Module Description:

Get industry-ready with the complete Web3 development stack and cloud-native integration tools.

  • Node setup and provider services (Infura, Alchemy, QuickNode)
  • Blockchain data indexing: The Graph, SubQuery, Covalent
  • Oracle systems (Chainlink, Band Protocol) and real-world data feeds
  • Decentralized storage: IPFS, Arweave, Filecoin
  • Wallet management, multisig, and hardware security modules (HSMs)
  • CI/CD pipelines for blockchain apps (GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Monitoring, analytics, and performance tuning for dApps
Module 7:

Blockchain Security, Audits & Professional Deployment

Module Description:

Learn advanced audit techniques and deployment best practices aligned with global standards.

  • Security lifecycle of a blockchain application
  • Smart contract vulnerabilities and prevention methods
  • Static & dynamic analysis – Mythril, Echidna, Slither
  • Penetration testing and incident response
  • Code audits: manual and automated frameworks
  • Deployment strategies: mainnet/testnet rollout, version control, governance updates
  • Compliance frameworks: GDPR, FATF, and smart contract legal audits
Module 8:

Capstone Project, Portfolio & Global Job Readiness

Module Description:

Apply all learned concepts in a real-world capstone project and prepare for instant employability in the Web3 domain.

  • End-to-end project: ideation, architecture, development, deployment
  • Build a full-stack blockchain application (DeFi dashboard, DAO, or NFT marketplace)
  • Integration with wallets, oracles, and decentralized storage
  • Peer reviews, live demo sessions, and mentor evaluation
  • Resume and LinkedIn portfolio enhancement for Web3 roles
  • Global certification, career mentorship, and job placement support
  • Mock interviews, coding challenges, and portfolio showcase for recruiters