Polkadot Blockchain Academy has announced PBA-X, a major initiative designed to accelerate web3 learning and onboard the next generation of blockchain professionals. Taking the form of a cohort-based, four-week, part-time, online course, PBA-X will furnish aspiring blockchainers with the knowledge to take their first steps in web3.
The first PBA-X cohort is set to launch on January 6, giving entrants an opportunity to supercharge their blockchain knowledge and acquire core skills that will provide a foundation for further learning. Created with the aid of senior Polkadot developers including Dr Gavin Wood, PBA-X aims to democratize access to high-quality structured learning material about Web3 by allowing anyone to participate, regardless of location or experience.
PBA-X maintains the robust standards set by Polkadot Blockchain Academy while delivering content in a highly accessible and easily digestible format. Course modules include Cryptography, Economics, Governance, Polkadot SDK, and Blockchain.
The four-week course includes a series of professionally filmed lectures which have been created exclusively for PBA-X, as well as a number of live lectures each week to complement. Each module is assessed online with multiple-choice exams. As an entry-level course, PBA-X requires no pre-existing technical skills. It will take blockchain novices from zero to one, granting them invaluable knowledge that will expand their career opportunities, both within Polkadot and the wider Web3 industry.
Polkadot Blockchain Academy CEO Pauline Cohen Vorms said: “We’re excited to welcome the first group to PBA-X for a month, from January 6. There is a common misconception that blockchain is complete wizardry and not something that mere mortals can’t really understand. As PBA-X will show, if you have the right learning platform and are willing to put in the work, you can rapidly accelerate your knowledge to become comfortable with the technology, to then take that knowledge and use it to accelerate your career in the space.”
The course curriculum covers evergreen blockchain concepts along with key Polkadot-specific elements, equipping learners with the confidence to navigate the Polkadot ecosystem. Upon completion, participants will be ready to choose their path, whether pursuing their own route into the industry or applying for the in-person PBA Campus course, which covers more advanced topics, specifically for developers.
About PBA-X
Developed by Polkadot Blockchain Academy, PBA-X is a flexible, four-week course for anyone who wants to understand blockchain technology. Taught by the people behind Polkadot, including Dr Gavin Wood, it enables participants to join a web3 community of like-minded individuals and learn the fundamentals of blockchain technology. PBA-X covers evergreen blockchain concepts along with key Polkadot-specific elements, equipping learners with knowledge and confidence to navigate the Polkadot ecosystem.
Learn more: https://pbax.polkadot.academy/