Do you want to learn Rust and be able to code, debug, and review Solana programs? If you are interested in blockchain & crypto and already have previous knowledge in any programming language, enroll in the School of Solana and get certified by Ackee Blockchain.
The course is completely free, spans 9 weeks, and is conducted online in English!
- Start date: July 16, 2025
- Application deadline: TODO
- Certification: Graduates receive NFT certification.
| Week | Lecture | Description | Task |
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| Week 1 | Introduction to Solana and Blockchain | Proof of History, Sealevel, and other Solana fundamentals. We will also go through a proper local development setup to get you started in this course. | Task 1 |
| Week 2 | Introduction to Rust | A gentle introduction to Rust programming language. Principles behind Rust and how they tie to Solana program development. | Task 2 |
| Week 3 | Solana programming model I | Let's start developing on-chain Solana programs using Anchor framework. You'll understand how programs store data and state on the Solana blockchain. We will go through all important core concepts of Solana development: Accounts structure, Program Derived Addresses, Handling errors & Cross-Program Invocations. | Task 3 |
| Week 4 | Solana programming model II | An extension of Solana programming model I. | Task 4 |
| Week 5 | Best development practices and debugging | Develop like a pro! In this lecture, we will show you some best development practices and give you tips and tricks to debug your programs so you can get up to speed quickly. | Solana Program |
| Week 6 | Front-end for Solana Programs | Make your program alive! In this lecture, we will show how to implement a simple front end for our Bank app using the official Solana scaffold. | - |
| Week 6 Bonus | SPL Tokens | The tokens are everywhere! In this lecture, we will show how to implement a simple program that deals with arbitrary SPL tokens. | - |
| Week 7 | Security | Hackers away! This lecture will introduce common vulnerability issues in Solana programs, how they can be exploited and most importantly, how you can avoid them. | Task 5 |
| Week 7 Bonus | Token-2022 | A token program, also known as Token Extensions, unlocks new business standards and use cases on Solana. | - |
| Week 8 | Final week to work on your Solana Program. | - | |
| Week 8 Bonus | 🔱 Trident Fuzzing | Fuzzing is advanced testing technique that utilizes tests with random data. Meet Trident the first Solana Fuzzer for Anchor programs by Ackee. | - |
| Week 9 | Graduation | In this final lecture we will wrap up the School of Solana and showcase some of the best final projects. | - |
| Week 9 Bonus | Gaming | Gaming is fun! Our guest lecturer Jonas Hahn from Solana Foundation will show you how to implement a simple game on Solana using the Unity SDK. | - |
We created the Solana Handbook to provide study material for School of Solana devs. It should serve as an entry point for new Solana developers or blockchain enthusiasts wishing to learn about Solana.
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Install and familiarize yourself with Git
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Setup your favorite IDE
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The desire to learn new things
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Check out the Dev Setup section for more info
Tip
Docker Images
If you prefer not to set up the development environment manually, you can use our pre-configured Docker Image that comes with everything ready to go!
To earn your Ackee Blockchain certification NFT and validate your mastery of Rust and Solana development, you must meet the following graduation requirements:
- Complete at least 3 out of 5 regular tasks
- Successfully build and submit your final Solana program
Upon completion, you'll receive an NFT certificate that serves as verifiable proof of your blockchain development expertise.
If you're interested apply to School of Solana, or reach out to us on Discord.
