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Bitcoin+ Developer Practitioner (BC-200)

Bitcoin applications require developers to understand blockchain transactions, secure scripting, scaling methods, system connections, and careful deployment.

This course explains how Bitcoin works and how to build reliable applications using its protocols and development tools. Practical work covers security, Layer 2 projects, software connections, testing, developments, and a final project.

Overview

Overview

Developers building Bitcoin applications need to manage transaction rules, private keys, application security, testing, and connections with blockchain services. Layer 2 systems also help applications process payments faster and support uses beyond basic transfers.

This course covers Bitcoin foundations, scripting, smart contracts, scaling projects, security practices, software tools, deployment, and upcoming developments. Practical activities help you apply these skills while building, testing, documenting, and presenting a functional secure Bitcoin application.

Prerequisites
  • Understanding of programming concepts, data structures, algorithms, and networks

  • Knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Java, or a similar programming language

  • Basic experience using command-line tools

  • Understanding of software development kits and application programming interfaces

  • Experience building complete applications with connected components

Target Audience
  • Entrepreneurs and startups developing Bitcoin-based products

  • Software developers and engineers building secure Bitcoin applications

  • IT professionals supporting Bitcoin systems

  • Business analysts and consultants advising on Bitcoin adoption

  • Financial services professionals exploring Bitcoin applications and financial products

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 and Deployment – 20%
  • Future Trends and Innovations – 5%
  • Project Work and Capstone – 10%
FAQs

1. Is previous programming experience required?
Yes, participants should know a programming language and have experience building applications with connected components.

2. Is in-person training available?
Yes, classroom training is available through AI CERTs Authorized Training Partners.

3. Will I receive official course materials?
Yes, participants receive digital learning materials, assessments, course resources, and an exam study guide.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain
  1. Overview of Bitcoin
  2. Bitcoin Architecture
  3. Peer-to-Peer Payments
  4. Bitcoin Transactions
  5. Bitcoin in Financial Services
  6. Bitcoin as a Store of Value
  7. Overview of Blockchain
  8. Distributed Records
  9. Decentralised Systems
  10. Blockchain Security
  11. Transaction Transparency
  12. Financial Inclusion
  13. Industry Applications

 

Module 2: Bitcoin Scripting Language
  1. Bitcoin Script Fundamentals
  2. Transaction Rules
  3. ScriptPubKey
  4. ScriptSig
  5. Standard Script Templates
  6. Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash
  7. Cryptographic Functions
  8. Spending Conditions
  9. Time-Locked Transactions
  10. OP_RETURN
  11. Segregated Witness
  12. Script Execution
  13. Script Security
  14. Script Vulnerabilities

 

Module 3: Building on Bitcoin Script
  1. Standard Bitcoin Transactions
  2. Pay-to-Public-Key
  3. Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash
  4. Multisignature Transactions
  5. Time-Locked Transactions
  6. Hashed Time-Locked Contracts
  7. Atomic Swaps
  8. Bitcoin Commerce
  9. Decentralised Finance Applications
  10. Smart Contracts
  11. Asset Management
  12. Coloured Coins
  13. Financial Instruments
  14. Complex Transaction Types

 

Module 4: Layer 2 Scaling Solutions
  1. Understanding Layer 2
  2. Bitcoin Scaling Challenges
  3. Transaction Speed
  4. Transaction Costs
  5. Lightning Network
  6. Fast Bitcoin Payments
  7. Liquid Network
  8. Institutional Transactions
  9. Rootstock
  10. Bitcoin Smart Contracts
  11. Statechains
  12. Off-Chain Transfers
  13. Drivechain
  14. Bidirectional Transfers
  15. Counterparty
  16. Digital Tokens

 

Module 5: Use Cases and Projects Using Layer 2
  1. Bitcoin Payments
  2. Small-Value Transactions
  3. Cross-Border Payments
  4. Faster Transaction Processing
  5. Digital Assets
  6. Decentralised Finance
  7. Gaming Applications
  8. Industry Applications
  9. Connected Device Integration
  10. Layer 2 Project Design
  11. Improving Transaction Efficiency
  12. Improving Application Scale

 

Module 6: Security and Best Practices
  1. Bitcoin Script Security
  2. Standard Script Templates
  3. Input Data Validation
  4. Private Key Management
  5. Data Encryption
  6. Smart Contract Security
  7. Third-Party Security Reviews
  8. Secure Channel Management
  9. Layer 2 Security
  10. Application Updates
  11. Transaction Structure
  12. Secure Application Design
  13. Application Reliability

 

Module 7: Integration and Deployment
  1. Software Development Kits
  2. Application Programming Interfaces
  3. BitcoinJS
  4. BitcoinJ
  5. Bitcoinlib
  6. Bitcoin Core Remote Procedure Calls
  7. Python Bitcoin Client
  8. Connecting Applications to Bitcoin
  9. Bitcoin Testnet
  10. Local Regression Testing
  11. Application Testing
  12. Deployment Planning
  13. Secure Deployment
  14. Application Performance
  15. Application Reliability

 

Module 8: Future Trends and Innovations
  1. Bitcoin Application Development
  2. Layer 2 Innovation
  3. Bitcoin Sidechains
  4. Schnorr Signatures
  5. Privacy Improvements
  6. Smart Contract Development
  7. Decentralised Autonomous Organisations
  8. Asset Tokenisation
  9. Non-Fungible Tokens
  10. Cross-Chain Connections
  11. Bitcoin Identity
  12. User Experience
  13. Development Tools
  14. Digital Asset Management
  15. Decentralised Finance

 

Module 9: Capstone Project
  1. Select a Bitcoin Application Use Case
  2. Define the Application Requirements
  3. Plan the Application
  4. Apply Bitcoin Programming
  5. Connect Software Tools
  6. Use Development Kits and Interfaces
  7. Add Security Controls
  8. Build the Application
  9. Test on Bitcoin Testnet
  10. Review Application Performance
  11. Check Application Scale
  12. Document the Project
  13. Present the Final Bitcoin Solution
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Half and Full-Day Training

At DataCipher, we offer our training courses in both traditional full-day and convenient half-day formats. Our half-day classes are specifically designed for IT professionals who cannot be away from their workplaces for consecutive full days. This flexible schedule allows participants to dedicate a few hours to learning and then return to their regular work responsibilities.

The curriculum for both the full-day and half-day formats is identical. The primary difference is that the half-day classes spread the coursework over a more extended period, providing a balanced approach to professional education. DataCipher has been successfully running these half-day training sessions for several years, receiving consistently positive feedback from our customers. They appreciate the flexibility and report that the extended timeframe facilitates a deeper understanding of the material, as it gives them more time to absorb and reflect on the information learned.

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