Dive into the world of Ethereum and smart contract development with our comprehensive three-week course. From blockchain basics to advanced smart contract patterns, this hands-on program covers everything you need to know to get started with building decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum. Learn about both public and private Ethereum networks, explore verification and validation (V&V) techniques, and gain practical experience with industry-standard tools and frameworks (like Hardhat and Besu).
What we offer
- A comprehensive three-week course combining lectures and hands-on labs
- Expert-led instruction on Ethereum, smart contracts, and dApp development
- Access to industry-standard development tools and frameworks
- Practical experience with both public and private Ethereum networks
- Exposure to standard security, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
- Insights into advanced topics like Layer 2 solutions and blockchain interoperability
What you will gain
- Intermediate level knowledge of Solidity programming and smart contract development
- Ability to design, deploy, and manage decentralized applications (dApps)
- Understanding of Ethereum's architecture, including the EVM and consensus mechanisms
- Skills to implement and work with various token standards (ERC20, ERC721 (NFTs))
- Knowledge of security best practices and common vulnerabilities in smart contracts
- Hands-on experience with Besu for enterprise Ethereum solutions
- Capability to apply verification and validation (V&V) techniques to blockchain projects
- Insight into the broader Ethereum ecosystem and its potential business applications
- Knowledge where to learn more and further expand your skills
The course is for?
This course is recommended for technical professionals, primarily developers and designers, regardless of their experience with blockchain technologies. The course aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to harness the potential of Ethereum, smart contracts, and dApps, regardless of their blockchain background.
Prerequisites
Basic proficiency in developing and operating IT systems. Preferably basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux-based systems, Docker, and basic experience with modern programming languages like JavaScript.
To get the most out of this course, we recommend completing some of the CryptoZombies tutorial before attending. This will provide a helpful foundation in Solidity programming and basic smart contract concepts.
Lecturers
Dr. Attila Klenik
Attila Klenik (PhD) holds a doctorate from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and is an expert in blockchain and distributed ledger technology. His research areas include performance modelling and system design for reliability. Along with his academic expertise, he has years of industry experience in designing and implementing solutions in this field.
Dr. Imre Kocsis
Imre Kocsis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering (MIT) of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), and the head of the blockchain laboratory at the Critical Systems Research Group. His key research areas are the systems engineering and end-to-end resilience assurance of blockchain-based applications. He is leading the participation of BME in the Linux Foundation’s Decentralized Trust Foundation and leads the Education Workgroup of the Hungarian Blockchain Coalition.
Bertalan Zoltán Péter
Bertalan Zoltán Péter is a PhD student in Computer Engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). His primary research areas are distributed ledger systems and blockchains, with a focus on designing for reliability.
