Decentralized Application Development Program

Master blockchain development through hands-on projects and real-world applications. Our comprehensive 14-month program combines theoretical foundations with practical experience in building dApps that solve actual problems.

Why Our Approach Works

Learning blockchain development isn't just about mastering code. It's about understanding decentralized systems, user experience, and real-world problem solving. We've designed this program around actual industry needs.

You'll work with experienced developers who've shipped products to mainnet. Every project you build will be something you can show potential employers or use as a foundation for your own ventures.

  • Build 6 complete dApps from concept to deployment
  • Work with real smart contract auditing processes
  • Learn gas optimization and security best practices
  • Understand tokenomics and protocol design
  • Practice with both Ethereum and alternative chains
Students collaborating on blockchain development projects in a modern learning environment

Program Structure

Our curriculum builds progressively. Each phase prepares you for the next level while giving you practical skills you can use immediately.

1

Foundation & Tools

Start with blockchain fundamentals, development environment setup, and your first smart contracts. Learn Solidity basics and understand how transactions actually work.

2

Frontend Integration

Connect your contracts to web interfaces. Master Web3.js, ethers.js, and modern frontend frameworks. Build user experiences that make sense.

3

Advanced Protocols

Dive into DeFi mechanisms, NFT standards, and complex protocol interactions. Learn about oracles, layer 2 solutions, and cross-chain development.

4

Security & Deployment

Master testing frameworks, security auditing, and production deployment strategies. Understand common vulnerabilities and how to prevent them.

5

Capstone Project

Design and build a complete dApp from scratch. Work through the entire development lifecycle with mentor guidance and peer code reviews.

6

Industry Preparation

Portfolio development, technical interview practice, and understanding different career paths in blockchain development.

Advanced blockchain development workshop showing complex smart contract architecture and testing procedures

Learn From Industry Veterans

Portrait of Björn Andersen, Lead Blockchain Developer and Course Instructor

Björn Andersen

Lead Protocol Developer

Björn built his first smart contract in 2016 and hasn't looked back. He's shipped protocols handling millions in TVL and knows exactly where students get stuck. His debugging sessions are legendary for turning confusion into clarity.

DeFi Protocols Smart Contract Security Gas Optimization
Portrait of Elena Vasquez, Frontend Integration Specialist and Mentor

Elena Vasquez

Frontend Integration Specialist

Elena bridges the gap between blockchain and user experience. She's worked on wallet integrations, trading interfaces, and knows how to make Web3 feel natural. Her students learn to build interfaces people actually want to use.

Web3 UX React/Vue Integration Wallet Connections
Portrait of Marcus O'Sullivan, Security Auditor and Technical Mentor

Marcus O'Sullivan

Security Auditor & Mentor

Marcus has found vulnerabilities in major protocols and helped patch them before they became exploits. He teaches students to think like attackers so they can build bulletproof contracts from day one.

Contract Auditing Penetration Testing Risk Assessment

Next Cohort Starts September 2025

We're accepting applications now for our fall cohort. Class size is limited to ensure everyone gets the attention they need to succeed.

Program Duration

14 months part-time
20 hours per week

Class Schedule

Evenings & weekends
Flexible for working professionals

Cohort Size

Maximum 24 students
Small group mentoring

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