SMU Certified Blockchain Developer

Analytics & Tech
Innovation & Business Improvement

Advanced
SkillsFuture
Short Courses

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

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

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 will be able to enjoy ETSS funding only if the company's SME's status has been approved. To verify your SME's status, please click here.

Please click here for more information on ETSS.

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