Bitcoin Scripting Foundations

About This Course

From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials Step into the foundation of Bitcoin development with this first course in the Bitcoin+ Developer™ Specialization. Designed for aspiring blockchain and crypto developers, this program builds your technical fluency from the ground up - covering blockchain fundamentals, Bitcoin architecture, cryptographic principles, and scripting essentials. You’ll move beyond theory to explore how Bitcoin transactions are structured, validated, and secured. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll write and analyze Bitcoin scripts, understand transaction logic, and begin creating your own programmable money flows. These skills form the backbone of blockchain innovation - empowering you to design smarter, more secure systems and contribute to the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem. By the end of this course, you’ll not only grasp how Bitcoin operates under the hood, but also gain the developer mindset needed to build real applications on top of it. Complete this pathway to prepare for the next stage - scaling, security, and real-world use cases - as you progress toward the full Bitcoin+ Developer™ Certification.

Instructor

AI CERTs Team