Blockchain Technology for SMEs - Hyperledger Edition

  • Mondays: Live lectures (in-person or online)
  • Fridays: Live lectures and lab practices (in-person or online)
  • Weekly Commitment: 12 hours
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Blockchain has emerged as a revolutionary technology offering secure and transparent solutions for various business processes in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. Hyperledger Fabric is an inter-organizational blockchain framework known for its scalability, privacy-supporting features, and modular architecture. It is an ideal choice for enterprises looking to implement blockchain-based solutions. Our comprehensive course on Hyperledger Fabric blockchain platform and smart contract development is specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employees.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to leverage the full potential of the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain platform and gain proficiency in smart contract development. Whether you're an experienced developer or just getting acquainted with blockchain technology, our modular curriculum equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize the capabilities of Hyperledger Fabric effectively. From understanding the principles and consensus mechanisms of Fabric to deploying smart contracts on a permissioned network, you'll learn the practicalities of building robust and secure blockchain applications tailored to your company's unique requirements.

What we offer

  • Comprehensive understanding of Hyperledger Fabric: In-depth understanding of the Hyperledger Fabric framework, including its architecture, components, and key features.
  • Hands-on, requirement-oriented smart contract development: learn how to design, develop, and deploy smart contracts using the flexible and efficient programming model of Hyperledger Fabric.
  • Expert knowledge: guidance and support from experienced instructors eager to help SMEs effectively leverage blockchain technology.

What you will gain

  • Understand the principles of designing smart contracts resistant to vulnerabilities and abuses.
  • Learn how to securely write transaction logic within smart contracts to ensure data integrity and mitigate data manipulation risks.
  • Leverage the unique features of Hyperledger Fabric, such as channels, private data collections, and endorsement policies, to tailor smart contracts to your company's specific requirements.
  • Acquire efficient testing and debugging techniques to verify smart contracts' reliability and proper functioning before deployment.
  • Integrate smart contracts into your company's existing business and workflow processes to automate tasks, streamline operations, and improve efficiency.

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 Hyperledger Fabric and smart contracts, regardless of their blockchain background.

This course is particularly useful for organizations considering in-house development, planning to participate in Hyperledger Fabric development, or aiming to prepare their company for the most commonly used blockchain technology by the world's 100 largest enterprises.

Prerequisites

Basic proficiency in developing and operating IT systems. Preferably basic knowledge of Linux and Docker and basic experience with Java/JavaScript/Golang (during the course, smart contract development can be practiced in these languages).

Lecturers

Dr Imre Kocsis   

Senior Lecturer
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) 

Biography

Dr Imre Kocsis is an Associate Professor at the Department of  Artificial Intelligence and Systems Engineering 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 Distributed Trust Foundation and leads the Education Workgroup of the Hungarian Blockchain Coalition.

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Dr Attila Klenik

Senior Lecturer
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Biography

Dr Attila Klenik (PhD) earned his doctorate at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and is an expert in blockchain and distributed ledger technology. His research focuses on performance modelling and designing systems for service security. In addition to his academic knowledge, he has extensive experience in industrial design and implementation in the field.

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Bertalan Zoltán Péter

Blockchain Expert
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)

Biography

Bertalan Zoltán Péter is a computer engineer doctoral student at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. His primary research areas include distributed ledger systems and blockchains, as well as designing them for service security.

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