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Modular, on-demand online lessons taught by core Polkadot engineers and ecosystem experts. Start with one lesson, follow a learning program, and certify your skills when you are ready.

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12Certificates
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3Learning programs
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FreeOnline lessons
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12Certificates
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3Learning programs
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FreeOnline lessons
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12Certificates
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3Learning programs
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FreeOnline lessons
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Earn a credential at the end of each program

Explore the learning content first and pay only when you are ready for assessment and recognition. All learning content is free but certification is paid. Complete all certificates in a learning program to unlock a PBA Credential.

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Assessments, CERTIFICATES AND CREDENTIALS
Core Developer
Core Developer Program
Requires
8 Certificates
PBA Credential
Who this is for

Build protocol-level expertise in consensus, cryptography, runtimes, cross-chain messaging, and blockchain architecture. Designed for engineers who want to contribute to the protocol itself not just build applications on top of it.

Prerequisites
Rust proficiency (traits, generics, lifetimes). CLI & Git. Linear algebra for cryptography.
8 Required Certificates
  • 1Cryptography Essentials
  • 2Economy & Game Theory
  • 3Blockchain Engineering
  • 4Polkadot Cloud Fundamentals
  • 5Polkadot Platform
  • 6Cross-Chain Systems (XCM)
  • 7Substrate Runtime Builder
  • 8FRAME Pallet Development
Where it leads
Master the systems that power Polkadot
Contribute to Parity's core Substrate & SDK libraries
Build and ship custom parachain runtimes
Apply for the Polkadot Fellowship
Capstone
GitHub: custom FRAME pallet with storage, events, dispatchables & benchmarks - reviewable production code.
dApps Developer
dApps Developer Program
Requires
5 Certificates
PBA Credential
Who this is for

Solidity developers who want to ship on Polkadot this quarter. You already write smart contracts - this learning program bridges your Hardhat/Foundry toolchain to Polkadot Hub and cross-chain systems.

Prerequisites
Solidity proficiency (beyond ERC-20). Hardhat or Foundry setup. MetaMask wallet for testnet labs.
5 Required Certificates
  • 1Cryptography Essentials
  • 2Polkadot Cloud Fundamentals
  • 3Building on Polkadot Hub
  • 4Cross-Chain Systems (XCM)
  • 5Identity & Proof of Personhood
Where it leads
Deploy Solidity contracts on Polkadot Hub from day one
Call XCM precompiles cross-chain from Solidity
Add Proof-of-Personhood to airdrops and voting
Join teams building DeFi, identity & gaming on Hub
Capstone
GitHub: Solidity contract deployed to Paseo testnet calling an XCM precompile, verified on Subscan.
Policymaker
Policymaker Program
Requires
4 Certificates
PBA Credential
Who this is for

Regulators, DAO contributors, civil society actors and institutional decision-makers shaping Web3 systems. No prior blockchain or technical experience required.

Prerequisites
Professional context in governance, regulation, finance or public policy. No code required.
4 Required Certificates
  • 1Introduction to Blockchain
  • 2Economy and Game Theory
  • 3Web3 Governance & Mechanism
  • 4Identity and Proof of Personhood
Where it leads
Evaluate live OpenGov referenda with confidence
Contribute meaningfully to DAOs and treasury governance
Analyse Web3 policy design and incentive systems
Credential recognised by ecosystem partners at W3S
Capstone
Scenario: evaluate a live OpenGov referendum - assessed by PBA faculty for analytical quality.

Why enroll in a PBA online lesson?

The Polkadot Blockchain Academy provides world class blockchain educational programs.

Our modular curriculum lets you compose your own knowledge stack, selecting only what drives your career forward.

Explore the learning content first and pay only when you are ready for assessment and recognition. All learning content is free. Certification is paid.

Online Education
Access expert-led video and written lessons and learn a new skill anywhere, anytime.
Certification
Complete multiple lessons and pass an assessment or capstone to earn a verified PBA certificate.
Program Credential
PBA has 3 learning programs - complete all certificates in a learning program to unlock a program credential. In the future you will also have a verifiable, portable credential minted on Polkadot Hub.

What I really liked about the lesson is its well-thought-out structure. You get comprehensive theory through professionally produced pre-recorded videos and extensive supporting materials.

Pedro Caparrós

The opportunity to directly ask the engineers, economists, and mathematicians who designed and implemented the protocols has been priceless.

Kasey Brooks

The content is fantastic - super detailed but not overwhelming for someone (like me) without a coding background. Highly recommend!

Rebecca Turner
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