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SMU Certified Blockchain Developer

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This module is conducted in-person.

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Fee
SGD5,450* (as low as SGD635 after maximum funding) Learn More
Duration

5 days
9am - 5pm

Level
Advanced

Who Should Attend

Software developers who are new to blockchain


PREREQUISITES

This course is highly technical in nature and would require the participants to:

  • possess some understanding of blockchain
  • is in an active software development role
  • be familiar with executing commands on shell (CMD, Bash, etc.)
  • possess basic programming ability in languages such as JavaScript & Node.js (confident in using NMP, Webpack)
  • know some frontend frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue, etc.) and basic git usage

Overview

The world's awareness and adoption of blockchain is increasing at breakneck speeds, and the demand for skilled blockchain engineers is exploding. This presents a huge opportunity for developers with the desire to work with Bitcoin, Ethereum and other blockchain protocols.

If you're excited to build projects for real-world applications, gain the essential skills needed to become an authority on blockchain, and launch a new career in this dynamic space, it's time to enroll in the upcoming course at SMU Academy.

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a deep understanding of blockchain
  • Develop in-depth technical knowledge of Bitcoin and Ethereum
  • Deploy a blockchain development environment
  • Develop a blockchain smart contract confidently
  • Understand development best-practices for blockchain
  • Build front-end interfaces that interact with a blockchain, as a decentralised application

Topic/Structure

Day 1:

  • In-depth introduction to blockchain and Bitcoin (keys, UTXO, wallet software, RPC, command line)

Day 2:

  • Hands-on practice: Bitcoin private testnet
  • Bitcoin vs Ethereum
  • Basics of solidity
  • Remix IDE
  • Hands-on practice: remix & contract writing
  • Homework 1

Day 3:

  • Refresher on solidity
  • Hands-on practice: Ethereum private testnet
  • Homework 1 presentation
  • Basic tools - Web3 & truffle
  • Group project ideation

Day 4:

  • Advanced tools - unit-testing, ganache & zeppelin
  • Security concerns & solidity pitfalls
  • Group work

Day 5:

  • Advanced topics - casper & plasma
  • Group work
  • Final presentation

Assessment

As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.

Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.

Calculate Programme Fee

Click here for more infomation about SkillsFuture Credits (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)
For PSEA - Available only for Singapore Citizen below 31 (Not applicable for Company-sponsored participants)

Total Program Fee: SGD0.00

Fee Table

COMPANY-SPONSORED

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

SELF-SPONSORED

SME

NON-SME

Singapore Citizen < 40 years old

Permanent Resident

LTVP+

$1,635

(After SSG Funding 70%)

$635

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$1,635

(After SSG Funding 70%)

Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old

$635

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

$635

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ ETSS Funding 20%)

$635

(After SSG Funding 70%
+ MCES Funding 20%)

International Participant

$5,450

(No Funding)

$5,450

(No Funding)

$5,450

(No Funding)

All prices include 9% GST

Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.

Self Sponsored

SkillsFuture Credit

Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.

This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.

Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).

Workfare Skills Support Scheme

From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.

Company Sponsored

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

  • Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
  • Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
  • Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
  • Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
  • Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here. 

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

Absentee Payroll

Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:

AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)

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Trainers

Dr Suen Chun Hui
CEO
Null Carbon
Dr Suen Chun Hui
CEO
Null Carbon
Chun Hui is an engineer and researcher with a PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialisation in trusted systems and virtualisation, with over 10 years of experience in applied research, software development and deployment. He has worked on both public and private blockchain technologies, as well as linux kernel development, different hypervisors, cloud and data infrastructures. He has successfully developed and deployed cloud, big data and blockchain solutions, especially in the banking and finance industry. Chun Hui's skillset includes having a deep technical background in security, system infrastructure and blockchain, and a strong software design, development and devops experience.

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