Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Embark on a journey into the world of Ethereum blockchain development, where you'll acquire the skills necessary to become a proficient blockchain developer. This course guides you through the intricacies of Ethereum, starting with foundational concepts and progressing to advanced development techniques. You'll gain hands-on experience with tools like Remix IDE, Truffle, and Hardhat, ensuring you're well-equipped to handle real-world blockchain projects. Throughout the course, you'll engage in practical projects that solidify your understanding of Ethereum development. Whether it's building a blockchain messenger, implementing a smart wallet, or creating your own ERC20 token sale, each project is designed to enhance your problem-solving skills and deepen your knowledge of smart contracts and decentralized applications. The course also covers essential aspects like Metamask integration, smart contract security, and the deployment of NFTs on Ethereum. As you progress, you'll move from theory to practice, learning to write, test, and deploy smart contracts across various Ethereum networks. The course is structured to ensure a smooth learning curve, providing you with the confidence and competence to develop robust blockchain applications. By the end of this course, you'll have a portfolio of projects and the expertise needed to excel as an Ethereum blockchain developer. This course is ideal for developers with basic programming knowledge who are eager to explore blockchain technology, particularly the Ethereum platform. Prior experience in Solidity or blockchain is beneficial but not required, as the course starts with the fundamentals and gradually advances to more complex topics.

Course objectives

• to equip students with skills necessary for Ethereum blockchain development
• to provide practical experience with development tools
• to foster understanding of smart contract security and NFT deployment