PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA IN BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

Total Duration: 4-6 months
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings

weekly commitment: minimum of 2 hours per week

Course Overview
The Proficiency Diploma in Blockchain Technology provides comprehensive knowledge of blockchain principles, decentralized applications (DApps), smart contracts, and cryptocurrency technologies. Participants will learn to design, develop, and implement blockchain solutions across various industries. This program equips students with skills essential for blockchain developers, consultants, and technology entrepreneurs.

Semester 1

Week 1: Introduction to Blockchain Technology

Definition and concepts of blockchain
Evolution and importance of blockchain in various sectors

Week 2: Blockchain Architecture

Components and layers of blockchain architecture
Types of blockchain networks (public, private, consortium)

Week 3: Cryptography Basics for Blockchain

Cryptographic principles and hash functions
Digital signatures and cryptographic hash functions

Week 4: Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms

Overview of consensus algorithms (Proof of Work, Proof of Stake)
Implementing consensus in blockchain networks

Week 5: Smart Contracts

Introduction to smart contracts and their applications
Programming smart contracts with Solidity

Week 6: Decentralized Applications (DApps)

Designing and developing decentralized applications
DApp architecture and user interface considerations

Week 7: Ethereum Blockchain

Understanding Ethereum blockchain platform
Deploying smart contracts on Ethereum

Week 8: Blockchain Security

Security threats and vulnerabilities in blockchain
Best practices for securing blockchain applications

Week 9: Blockchain Use Cases

Case studies of blockchain applications in finance, supply chain, etc.
Analyzing successful blockchain implementations

Week 10: Mid-Semester Review and Assessment

Review of topics covered in the first semester
Mid-semester exams and practical assessments

Week 11: Hyperledger Framework

Overview of Hyperledger projects (Fabric, Sawtooth)
Implementing blockchain solutions with Hyperledger

Week 12: Blockchain Interoperability

Interoperability challenges and solutions in blockchain ecosystems
Cross-chain communication protocols

Semester 2

Week 13: Cryptocurrencies

Introduction to cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)
Cryptocurrency mining and transaction processing

Week 14: Blockchain Scalability

Scalability challenges in blockchain networks
Scaling solutions (sharding, sidechains)

Week 15: Regulatory and Legal Issues

Legal considerations in blockchain technology
Regulatory frameworks and compliance

Week 16: Blockchain Governance

Governance models in blockchain networks
Decision-making processes and consensus in blockchain governance

Week 17: Enterprise Blockchain Solutions

Implementing blockchain in enterprise environments
Challenges and benefits of enterprise blockchain adoption

Week 18: Blockchain and Supply Chain Management

Applications of blockchain in supply chain transparency and efficiency
Case studies of blockchain in supply chain logistics

Week 19: Blockchain Project Management

Project planning and management for blockchain projects
Agile methodologies and tools for blockchain development

Week 20: Final Blockchain Project Presentation

Developing and presenting a final blockchain project
Evaluation and feedback on the blockchain project

Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive a proficiency diploma in Blockchain Technology.