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The Interchain Developer Academy is a seven-week online training program aimed at helping developers start or progress their blockchain careers.
The Interchain Foundation is funding the program, so developers receive the training for free, helping attract more talent to web3, specifically the Cosmos Ecosystem.
Program participants get access to 70 hours of in-depth content developed and delivered by leading blockchain experts from the Foundation’s education partner, B9lab.
Developers who join the Academy gain the skills to start their own projects, receive a certification of completion, and join an industry-leading community of developers passionate about the Cosmos Ecosystem.
92.3% of developers rated the program as very good or excellent
The first cohort of the Interchain Developer Academy graduated in August and received their certificates of completion.
88% of developers who completed and passed the final exam received their certificates and are now exploring projects and the 130+ open roles in the Ecosystem.
Interchain Developer Academy Certificate of Completion
92.3% of developers rated the program as very good or excellent. And 91% rated the expert support via Discord as very good or excellent.
“The most valuable thing about the Academy is by far the amount of support that you get from both the instructors AND the community. I now have a much better understanding of CosmosSDK and what it takes to develop an application-specific blockchain. If you’re interested in becoming a Cosmos SDK developer, joining the Academy is a no-brainer.”
Basel Hashish, Support & Solutions Engineer | Graduate of the Interchain Developer Academy
“I wanted to contribute to web 3.0 growth as a blockchain application developer for the Cosmos ecosystem, so I joined the Academy. As I was focused on dApp development, the parts about Cosmos app-chain architecture and CosmJS were most useful. I learned how to deal with WSL2, Docker, and bash scripts during the education process. If you want to learn how to build a blockchain with Cosmos SDK then the Academy is the right place to start.”
Mikhail Sementsov, Developer | Interchain Developer Academy Graduate
Why learn Cosmos?
The Cosmos Ecosystem consists of independent, interconnected, application-specific blockchains built using developer-friendly, modular components and connected with the ground-breaking IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) Protocol.
With Cosmos, developers can choose to build entirely autonomous, application-specific blockchains that can easily interconnect. They can also rely on a well-maintained and continuously updated product stack as well as a large, welcoming community to support them.
This has enormous implications for blockchain technology and means the demand for Cosmos developers will continue to rise. There are currently more than 262 interconnected apps and services in the Cosmos Ecosystem, and the number is growing.
Interchain Developer Academy: What you’ll learn
You’ll learn the foundational principles of blockchain technology and a comprehensive overview of the Cosmos Ecosystem, elaborating on similarities and differences with other platforms as well as working with ATOM, wallets, and staking.
After completing the Academy training, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of:
- Blockchain technology and cryptography
- Developing with the Cosmos SDK and Ignite CLI
- Tendermint consensus algorithm
- Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol
- Building front- and backends with CosmJS
- Integrating wallets such as Keplr
- Relaying in the Cosmos Network
Is the Academy right for you?
You don’t need to know anything about blockchain to apply, but you do need at least three years of professional programming experience and be willing and able to commit to 10 hours of work per week to complete the seven-week program.
You need to be passionate about blockchain technology and serious about leveling up (or starting) your blockchain career or even building your own project with Cosmos.
Application process and key dates
Applications are open now, and the Academy training starts on September 15th, 2022.
You’ll first need to complete a screening test that will evaluate your general knowledge of software development concepts and problem-solving skills. There are no blockchain-related questions in the screening test — you’ll learn all about that at the Academy.
If you pass the screening test and are accepted to the program, your place will be fully funded by the Interchain Foundation.
We’ve got limited places on this cohort, so make sure you secure yours! Visit academy.cosmos.network to find out more about the application and screening process.
Move From Web2 to Web3 in 7 Weeks With the Interchain Developer Academy was originally published in Cosmos Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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