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Professional blockchain developer certifications

The industry’s most trusted professional certifications are built to validate your blockchain development expertise. From fundamentals and Solidity smart contract development to security, protocol operations, and DeFi.

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Certify your skills, earn industry trust

Earning a Cyfrin Updraft Certification is a confirmation of your skills, verifying your ability to build, ship, and secure production-ready smart contract code.

Specialized assessments

Bridge the gap between theory and practice. Prove expertise shipping secure Solidity code, decoding web3 wallet transactions for the highest security, and your ability to use the latest tools, frameworks, and technologies.

“The” industry standard

Updraft Certifications are trusted throughout the blockchain industry. Leading protocols, institutions, and organizations use them to benchmark skills and upskill their teams.

Verification of skill

Challenging material, rigorous testing, and real-world scenarios mean that when you earn an Updraft Certification, you know how to get the job done.

Build trust

A Cyfrin Updraft Certification is an immediate signal to organizations of your ability to write secure smart contract code.

Practical, real-world exams

Certification exams evaluate competency addressing real-world smart contract development scenarios. Exams are continually refreshed to ensure the latest tools and frameworks are covered.

Resources to prepare for your exam

Cyfrin Updraft offers material to help prepare candidates for certification exams. Each course includes quizzes, exercises, and projects to solidify concepts. Use the available course material to plan your preparation and review the requirements on the certification page.

AI proctored sessions

Certification exams are monitored to eliminate cheating. Automated software monitors the environment, and liveness checks match the test taker with the provided ID and KYC details.

Tailored assessments for upskilling and workforce development

Custom blockchain security and development tests equip your teams with the capabilities to succeed. Authenticate technical skills, identify strengths, and direct investment where it matters most.

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Solidity Smart Contract Developer (SSCD+)

Validate your skills writing, testing, implementing, and troubleshooting advanced Solidity-based smart contracts and protocols.

Get SSCD+ certified

Qualified Web3 Signer (QWS)

Verifies your ability to manage web3 wallets securely. Including decoding calldata, multi-sig setups, structured signing, and threat mitigation.

Get QWS certified

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From DevOps Engineer to CodeHawks Eagle

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From Web2 Explorer to CodeHawks Eagle

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