Why This Certification Matters
High Demand for Certified Bitcoin Developers: Organizations are actively seeking certified developers who can create secure, efficient, and scalable Bitcoin applications and solutions.
Challenges of Outdated Blockchain Knowledge: Outdated coding practices and a lack of in-depth knowledge about blockchain can limit a developer’s ability to build innovative and effective Bitcoin solutions.
Advancing Bitcoin Development: Certified Bitcoin developers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of blockchain technology, ensuring that applications are cutting-edge, secure.
Staying Ahead in the Evolving Bitcoin Ecosystem: As the Bitcoin ecosystem grows, this certification ensures developers stay ahead of the curve, empowering them.
At a Glance: Course + Exam Overview
Program Name
Bitcoin+ Developer™
Included
Instructor-led OR Self-paced course + Official exam + Digital badge
Duration
- Instructor-Led: 5 days (live or virtual)
- Self-Paced: 30 hours of content
Prerequisites
Familiar with general programming concepts like data structures, algorithms and networks, Understand programming stack (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java or similar), SDKs, APIs, application development tools.
Exam Format
50 questions, 70% passing, 90 minutes, online proctored exam
Delivery
Projects & case studies
Outcome
Industry-recognized credential + hands-on experience
Who Should Enroll?
- Blockchain Developers: Master the integration of Bitcoin protocols into decentralized applications and platforms.
- Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts: Learn how to develop, trade, and manage Bitcoin-based assets and understand blockchain technology.
- Software Engineers: Gain expertise in incorporating Bitcoin’s blockchain into software applications for secure and efficient transactions.
- Financial Analysts: Explore the potential of Bitcoin in financial markets and use blockchain technology for secure financial solutions.
- Tech Innovators: Dive into Bitcoin development to stay at the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with general programming concepts like data structures, algorithms and networks.
- Understanding of at least one legacy programming stack (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Java or similar).
- Fundamental knowledge to use command line consoles on any operating system.
- Ability to understand developer concepts like SDKs, APIs, application development tools etc.
- Experience with building end to end tiered applications.
Exam Details
Duration
90 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Format
50 multiple-choice/multiple-response questions
Delivery Method
Online via proctored exam platform (flexible scheduling)
Exam Blueprint:
- Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain – 5%
- Bitcoin Scripting Language – 10%
- Building on Bitcoin Script – 20%
- Layer 2 Scaling Solutions – 10%
- Use Cases and Projects using Layer 2 – 15%
- Security and Best Practices – 5%
- Integration (SDK/APIs) and Deployment – 20%
- Future Trends and Innovations – 5%
- Project Work and Capstone – 10%