Certified Polkadot Expert Course For Beginners

Introduction

Certified Polkadot Expert is a beginner-friendly course that offers an in-depth understanding of blockchain and Polkadot. The course spans four hours and is self-paced. The course is divided into ten detailed modules. The students will get a basic introduction to blockchain and Polkadot before moving on to more detailed topics. The participants will learn about Polkadot's work and overall architecture, some common projects, real-life examples, and limitations, and compare them with other blockchain technologies. By the end of this course, the students will have an in-depth understanding of the Polkadot ecosystem, how it works, and how to build a Polkadot application effectively.  

What Will You Gain From This Course?

By the end of this course, the participant of the course will be able to:

1. Get a deeper understanding of the Polkadot ecosystem, Polkadot technology, and its working.
2. Get familiar with the role of Polkadot experts.
3. Develop a better understanding of Polkadot architecture and the staking process.
4. Know about participating in Polkadot and ways to buy DOT.
5. Learn about Polkadot's fundamental elements and its infrastructure, such as its multi-chain architecture, consensus mechanism (proof-of-authority), interoperability features, and governance model.
6. Become an expert in developing dApps (decentralized applications) on Polkadot.
7. Leverage Polkadot's framework for improving the security of dApps.
8. Learn, master, and use all the Polkadot’s developer tools.
9. Assemble resources available for Polkadot development, enabling all the things needed for building and deploying dApps.
10. Get familiar with security considerations in Polkadot, know about best security practices for building dApps on Polkadot, and tackle potential risks.

Skills Acquired:

1. Polkadot Architecture
2. Consensus Mechanism
3. Polkadot Governance Models
4. Substrate Framework
5. Runtime Modules
6. DApp Development
7. Smart Contract Development
8. Security Best Practices
9. Troubleshooting

Who Can Benefit From This Course?

This course is designed for:

1. Blockchain aspirants interested in researching Polkadot technology and its potential applications.
2. Investors looking for ways to buy DOT or secure their investment
3. Blockchain developers looking to broaden their horizons and learn about new technologies, specifically Polkadot and its features and capabilities.
4. Decentralized app developers looking for an in-depth understanding of Polkadot's interoperability, benefits, and scalability.
5. Tech professionals who want to enter blockchain development as a career.
6. Entrepreneurs consider Polkadot as a platform for their projects.
7. Smart contract developers and Polkadot consultants who want to specialize in Polkadot blockchain technology.

Course Content

10 Courses – 39 Lessons - 1 Exam – Certificate of Completion

Introduction to Certified Polkadot Expert

The first module of the course offers a basic introduction to the course content and the fundamental elements that will be included in it. This section offers an overview of what to expect from the course, the terms and conditions of the course, etc.

Understanding Blockchain

This module mainly offers an overview of blockchain technology. The students will become familiar with all the fundamental concepts of blockchain, its use, types, and popular blockchain technologies. They will also learn about the functional layers of blockchain, details about the Fundamentals of Consensus Algorithm, and different forms of consensus in blockchain.

Polkadot Overview

The third module offers an overview of Polkadot as a technology. This is just an introductory module, so the students will learn about all of Polkadot's elements and fundamental concepts.

Polkadot Working Mechanism

The fourth module of this certificate is about Polkadot's working mechanism. The students will familiarize themselves with Polkadot's components, stake in Polkadot, and architecture. By the end of the module, there is also a section dedicated to substrate overview.

Polkadot in Detail

The next module of this course offers a deeper understanding of Polkadot. The participants will familiarize themselves with advanced topics such as Polkadot Host, Slashing, Treasury, Proxy Account, and Proxy Types.

Using Polkadot

This module starts with an overview of DOT. However, as the module progresses, the students will get to learn about the major functions of DOT, ways to buy Polkadot, how to participate in Polkadot, and more. It also shares information on how to choose the right kind of Polkadot Wallet and ways to store the DOT coins in these Polkadot Wallets. Finally, the students will get familiar with the idea of Polkadot ATMs, its use, and why it is considered important.

Top Polkadot Projects

The seventh module of this course discusses some of the most notable Polkadot projects. The students will learn about these projects, their features, and the role of Polkadot as a technology in real life. The module offers information about Acala, Phala Network, Moonbeam, Darwinia Network, and PolkaFoundry.

Polkadot Comparison with Other Blockchains

The next module of this certification course offers a unique opportunity to compare different blockchain technologies side-by-side. The students will compare Cosmos, Eth 2.0, and Kusama with Polkadot. There is a section dedicated to Kusama Auctions, Eth 1. x, and Binance Smart Chain. Finally, the module ends by comparing all the blockchain protocols with Polkadot Protocols.

Polkadot Governance

This module allows the participants to explore Polkadot Governance, its types, and its use. This includes an in-depth understanding of both community-driven and on-chain governance. This module also includes details about Thorchain, IDEX, and bXZ.

Certified Polkadot Expert™ Exam

module is especially important as it helps in earning the certificate. This is an assessment-based module that includes 100-mark MCQs. The student needs to acquire at least 60 marks to pass this test, and only three attempts are available. If a participant fails the exam after exhausting all three attempts, the user can contact the company for further assistance.

Description

Certified Polkadot Expert is a four-hour certification course available online and self-paced. For the learner's convenience, the course is divided into ten modules, each covering different topics related to Polkadot.

The first two modules of this course are just fundamental concepts. However, as the course progresses, the learner will better understand blockchain and Polkadot as a technology. The course also includes a practical and case study-based section. This section helps the student learn about some live projects that were completed with Polkadot. This course is an ideal introduction to Polkadot technology and offers a very good way to step into blockchain with a specialization in Polkadot.

Meet the Instructor

Blockchain Council

The Blockchain Council is a group of forward-thinking professionals dedicated to advancing blockchain technology. They conduct research, develop use cases, and provide training and certification programs to educate individuals and organizations about blockchain. With a focus on innovation and addressing real-world challenges, the Blockchain Council is a leading authority in the field.

The council's team of experts includes AI professionals, blockchain experts, and Web3 enthusiasts who share their knowledge and insights through webinars, training sessions, seminars, and events. Their goal is to empower individuals and organizations to leverage blockchain technology for positive impact.