Everyone should start with our Daml Philosophy Certification Path. It is a conceptual curriculum that will help you build the proper mental model for multi-party Daml applications and the DLT-based Canton Network.
Training and Certification
Daml Contract Developer
The Contract Developer Certification Path prepares the experienced developer to build Daml-based applications. Trainees will learn best-practices for Daml programming and design, enabling them to translate processes and requirements into Daml code. They will learn how to think about Daml applications with respect to scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Intermediate | 14 hours | Certification Available
How it works
Self-paced Online Courses
Learn at your own pace. Courses can be taken individually, or in a prescribed sequence to reach your certification goal.
Certification Exam
Demonstrate your new skills by passing a comprehensive certification exam.
Courses
These courses can be taken individually or as part of a 4 part certification path.
Authorization and Privacy
Intermediate | 2 -3 hours
Learn two of the key value propositions of Daml applications, and how to properly leverage them in smart contracts.
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Principles of Authorization
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Design Patterns: Propose / Accept vs. Delegation
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Principles of Privacy
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Record-Keeping Models: Account Balance vs. UTXO
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Atomic Swap
Daml Triggers
Intermediate | 1 hour
Learn how Daml models fit into the overall Daml solution. Learn what other components are necessary for a functional Daml solution, what functions these components perform and how they communicate with each other. Also learn about Daml triggers, what they are used for and how to write them.
What you'll learn:
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Daml Solution Architecture
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Daml Triggers: Off-ledger automation reacting to on-ledger events
Frequently Asked Questions
What certification path should I take first?
What is the cost of taking a certification path?
Our curriculum is free to take, though we charge $150 to take the certification exam. If you are a registered partner or customer, your certification fee may be waved. Please contact your Digital Asset representative for more information.
How long does it take to get certified?
It depends on the certification. Most of our certification paths require at least 12 hours of dedicated training, though some require more. Each certification path page contains detailed information on training time.
How many certifications should I take?
It depends on the role you will play. We have role-based certification paths, some of which stack on each other to provide a comprehensive and deep skill set for lead roles.
What if I have questions about training and certification?
Email damlcerts@digitalasset.com and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Do I have to take the test immediately after purchase?
No, you can take the test at any time after the purchase.
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