A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Blockchain Developer with Overledger

Program Overview

This three-week CPD course from King's College London and Quant Network introduces blockchain development. The course prepares individuals for careers in the growing blockchain industry, including roles such as blockchain developer and smart contract developer.

Program Outline

A Beginner's Guide to Becoming a Blockchain Developer with Overledger

Degree Overview:

This three-week Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, offered by King's College London and Quant Network, provides an introduction to blockchain development. It aims to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become blockchain developers.

Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Distributed Ledger Technologies

• Understanding ledgers and their advantages in a distributed versus centralized manner.
• Discovering the main components of distributed ledger and blockchain technologies.
• Exploring the concept of cryptography in distributed ledger technologies.

Week 2: Distributed Ledger Technology data Structures

• Learning about the two main asset tracking models: unspent transaction output (UTXO) and accounts model.
• Examining advanced distributed ledger technology data structures.
• Coding basic programs utilizing blockchain technologies.

Week 3: Cryptography in Distributed Ledger Technologies

• Delving deeper into cryptography and its role in distributed ledger technologies.
• Designing blockchain applications using Quant's Overledger API Gateway.
This could include quizzes, assignments, or a final project.

Teaching:

The course is taught by Professor Carmine Ventre, a renowned expert in computer science with extensive experience in blockchain technology. The teaching method is likely to be a combination of lectures, tutorials, and hands-on exercises.

Careers:

The course prepares participants for a variety of career paths within the rapidly growing blockchain industry. This could include roles such as blockchain developer, smart contract developer, or distributed ledger technology architect.

Other:

The course emphasizes the transparency, decentralized control, and resilience of applications built on distributed ledger technologies. It also highlights the potential of these technologies to revolutionize various industries.