Courses

The Blockchain Architect program builds the knowledge and hands-on skills to design secure,
scalable blockchain solutions. Students learn blockchain functions, architectural models,
enabling technologies, and security—from distributed ledgers and consensus to smart contracts
and integration patterns that deliver real business value.

Graduates gain proficiency in ledger co-existence models, interoperability, and
threat modeling with appropriate countermeasures, preparing them for the
Blockchain Architect certification exam and real-world solution design.

What You’ll Learn

• Blockchain fundamentals: distributed ledgers, blocks, transactions, consensus
• Architectural patterns: permissioned vs. permissionless, sidechains, Layer-2
• Smart contracts: design, testing, and secure development lifecycle
• Identity, keys, wallets, and access models for enterprises
• Security threats and countermeasures across the stack
• Performance, scalability, and interoperability strategies
• Use-case evaluation and ROI modeling for business value

Topics Covered

• Consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS, PBFT, Raft) and trade-offs
• Data structures: Merkle trees, immutability, and auditability
• Token standards and assets (e.g., fungible/non-fungible) and governance
• Privacy techniques: zero-knowledge proofs, mixers, confidential computing
• Enterprise frameworks: Hyperledger Fabric/Besu, Quorum, Corda overview
• Integration: event streams, APIs, oracles, and off-chain storage patterns
• Risk management: threat modeling, compliance, and operational monitoring

Format & Materials

• Instructor-led sessions with guided architecture workshops
• Hands-on labs: network setup, contracts, policy and access configuration
• Design templates, reference architectures, and security checklists

Prerequisites

• Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with distributed systems
• Security fundamentals recommended; Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CIS 101) is helpful

Outcomes & Next Steps

• Design secure, scalable blockchain architectures for real business needs
• Evaluate platforms and consensus models with clear trade-off analysis
• Prepare for the Blockchain Architect Certification Exam
• Advance toward roles such as Blockchain Architect, Security Architect, or Solutions Engineer