Private Blockchain Development Program
Starting September 2025 - Applications Open May 2025
We built this program around a simple observation: most blockchain courses teach you to work with public networks, but the real demand from Taiwan's enterprises is different. They need engineers who understand permissioned systems, data privacy, and integration with existing business infrastructure.
This isn't about cryptocurrency speculation or token economics. It's about building secure distributed systems that solve actual business problems for banks, manufacturers, and government agencies.
Real Projects
You'll work on simulation environments based on actual enterprise requirements. Last year's cohort built a supply chain tracking system similar to what a major electronics manufacturer uses internally.
Small Groups
We cap enrollment at 18 people. Not because we want to be exclusive, but because hands-on debugging sessions don't work with 50 students crowding around a screen.
Flexible Schedule
Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-9:30pm, with Saturday morning lab sessions every other week. Most of our students work full-time during the program.
How the Program Works
Foundation Phase
We start with distributed systems concepts because you can't build reliable blockchain applications without understanding consensus mechanisms, network partitions, and data consistency.
You'll set up your first Hyperledger Fabric network and deploy a basic smart contract. Nothing fancy yet, just getting comfortable with the tools.
Weeks 1-4Architecture Deep Dive
Here's where it gets interesting. We examine how different organizations structure their private networks, and why those choices matter for performance and security.
You'll design network topologies, implement access control policies, and learn about the tradeoffs between transparency and privacy. The case studies come from actual deployments we've worked on.
Weeks 5-10Integration & Security
Most private blockchain projects fail during integration with legacy systems. So we spend serious time on APIs, data migration, and working with existing databases.
Security gets its own focus because enterprise clients care deeply about audit trails, key management, and regulatory compliance. You'll practice incident response scenarios based on real security challenges.
Weeks 11-16Capstone Project
Your team builds a complete system from requirements through deployment. We provide the scenario, you handle everything else. Past projects have included document verification systems, asset tracking platforms, and multi-party settlement networks.
You'll present to a panel that includes working developers and technical decision-makers from local companies. It's as close to a real project pitch as we can make it.
Weeks 17-22
What You'll Actually Build
By the end of the program, you'll have deployed multiple working networks. Not demos or toy examples, but systems that handle concurrent transactions, maintain data integrity, and survive network failures.
You'll understand how to write chaincode that performs well under load. How to set up monitoring and logging that actually helps during troubleshooting. How to explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
Technical Stack: Hyperledger Fabric 2.5, Go for chaincode development, Docker for containerization, PostgreSQL for off-chain storage, Node.js for API development. We chose this stack because it matches what most enterprises in Taiwan actually use.
Who Teaches This
Silje Bekkestad
Lead Instructor
Spent six years building private blockchain solutions for financial institutions before switching to teaching. Still consults part-time, which keeps the curriculum grounded in current practice.
Tamsin Drury
Security & Compliance
Former security auditor who now specializes in blockchain implementations. Brings a healthy skepticism about security claims and teaches you to think like an attacker.
Isra Haugland
Systems Architecture
Led infrastructure teams at two major tech companies before focusing on distributed systems education. Knows exactly where complexity becomes unnecessary and where it's essential.
Applications Open May 2025
We review applications on a rolling basis and typically fill the cohort by mid-July. The application includes a technical assessment, but it's designed to evaluate your problem-solving approach rather than test memorization.
If you're already comfortable with at least one programming language and have curiosity about distributed systems, you're probably ready for this program.