# \#academy **URL:** https://forum.polkadot.network/tag/academy/25.md [Latest](https://forum.polkadot.network/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.polkadot.network/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.polkadot.network/tags.md) --- ## [Polkadot Blockchain Academy 1 to 4 census results](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-1-to-4-census-results/9378)
**Author:** [@timdobie](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/timdobie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-1-to-4-census-results/9378 "2024-08-09T08:45:45Z")
In early July the PBA team conducted a census of our graduates of PBAs 1 to 4. The aim was to see really how effective we have been in creating sticky developers and founders in the ecosystem. We omitted PBA5 graduates … --- ## [Feedback for new DApp content for the Polkadot Blockchain Academy](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/feedback-for-new-dapp-content-for-the-polkadot-blockchain-academy/9192)
**Author:** [@wirednkod](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/wirednkod)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/feedback-for-new-dapp-content-for-the-polkadot-blockchain-academy/9192 "2024-08-06T18:57:42Z")
Hey :wave: This is Nikos, from Polkadot Blockchain Academy. Following Decoded 2024 in Brussels, and after several discussions in the past weeks, we’ve heard voices in the community requesting Decentralized Applications… --- ## [Calling all willing Polkadot technical educators!](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/calling-all-willing-polkadot-technical-educators/8051)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/calling-all-willing-polkadot-technical-educators/8051 "2024-05-17T08:11:38Z")
Since its inception under the vision and leadership of Gavin Wood in 2022, the Academy has delivered multiple successful in-person programs across the globe. The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has become an invaluable… --- ## [🎉 Opening Polkadot Blockchain Academy Content to the World](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/opening-polkadot-blockchain-academy-content-to-the-world/3904)
**Author:** [@NukeManDan](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/NukeManDan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/opening-polkadot-blockchain-academy-content-to-the-world/3904 "2024-04-15T18:36:50Z")
After a year of development, testing, and meticulous fine-tuning, we’re absolutely thrilled to share the Polkadot Blockchain Academy course materials with the World! Since its inception, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy … --- ## [Decentralized Futures Proposal: SLAP - Simple Layer for Accelerated Payments](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/decentralized-futures-proposal-slap-simple-layer-for-accelerated-payments/6422)
**Author:** [@muraca](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/muraca)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/decentralized-futures-proposal-slap-simple-layer-for-accelerated-payments/6422 "2024-03-07T02:02:44Z")
We’re excited to introduce SLAP: a fast blockchain-based layer for private stablecoin payments, specifically designed for the Polkadot ecosystem. SLAP will integrate with new and existing payment methods, to allow ret… --- ## [Kudos: Unlocking the Full Potential of Polkadot's Developer Community](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/kudos-unlocking-the-full-potential-of-polkadots-developer-community/6346)
**Author:** [@CJ13th](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/CJ13th)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/kudos-unlocking-the-full-potential-of-polkadots-developer-community/6346 "2024-03-05T18:16:06Z")
TL;DR Kudos is a platform designed to streamline the process of onboarding new developers to the Polkadot ecosystem. We make it simple to browse, search and filter open GitHub contributions across the entire ecosystem, a… --- ## [Polkadot Blockchain Academy: A New Chapter Unfolds](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-a-new-chapter-unfolds/5060)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-a-new-chapter-unfolds/5060 "2023-12-01T18:54:09Z")
Today marks a significant moment for the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) as we officially open a new chapter, transitioning into an independent entity. This journey has been remarkable, and we owe immense gratitude to … --- ## [Business Bootcamp for developers and founders of the Polkadot ecosystem.](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/business-bootcamp-for-developers-and-founders-of-the-polkadot-ecosystem/4896)
**Author:** [@fazil\_s1](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/fazil_s1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/business-bootcamp-for-developers-and-founders-of-the-polkadot-ecosystem/4896 "2023-11-26T13:55:32Z")
Hello everyone! :wave: My name is Fazil, and I have a question for the Polkadot community members. What do you think about organizing a 4-week Bootcamp for 50 early-stage startups to address all the business gaps (market… --- ## [What new and improved content should be in the Polkadot Blockchain Academy?](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/what-new-and-improved-content-should-be-in-the-polkadot-blockchain-academy/2401)
**Author:** [@NukeManDan](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/NukeManDan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/what-new-and-improved-content-should-be-in-the-polkadot-blockchain-academy/2401 "2023-03-24T19:56:08Z")
The main page for the PBA has an overview of the topics covered. For alumni that have experienced it, what do you suggest is missing or could be improved in the content? Based on your experience, especially for those wh… --- ## [¿Que es lo que está pasando en la Blockchain Academy Buenos Aires?](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/que-es-lo-que-esta-pasando-en-la-blockchain-academy-buenos-aires/1803)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/que-es-lo-que-esta-pasando-en-la-blockchain-academy-buenos-aires/1803 "2023-02-13T21:35:26Z")
The 76 selected students (out of a pool of 787 applicants) have had two very busy weeks at the Academy so far with lessons, side events, assignments, and group exercises. Our students come from all over the world; here … --- ## [5 Things You Need To Successfully Complete the Academy](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/5-things-you-need-to-successfully-complete-the-academy/2002)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/5-things-you-need-to-successfully-complete-the-academy/2002 "2023-02-07T02:45:57Z")
What does it take to successfully Complete the Polkadot Blockchain Academy? Interview with Ankan As a part of our series about “5 Things You Need To Know To Successfully Complete the Academy”, I had the pleasure of int… --- ## [The Academy from a parachain team's perspective](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/the-academy-from-a-parachain-teams-perspective/1877)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/the-academy-from-a-parachain-teams-perspective/1877 "2023-01-30T10:31:38Z")
Interview with Michael Healy, co-founder at Unit Network The Polkadot Blockchain Academy helps in realizing the vision of a Web3 future by providing a solid curriculum which not only teaches the principles of crypto, blo… --- ## [A Day in the life of a PBA student at the Buenos Aires Academy 2023](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pba-student-at-the-buenos-aires-academy-2023/1837)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-pba-student-at-the-buenos-aires-academy-2023/1837 "2023-01-27T17:26:52Z")
By Nikos, Polkadot Blockchain Academy Student at Buenos Aires 2023 “The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is an experience you’ve likely never had before in the blockchain world. The content quality is unmatched, and we ar… --- ## [Everything You Need to Know About the Polkadot Blockchain Academy](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-polkadot-blockchain-academy/825)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-polkadot-blockchain-academy/825 "2023-01-20T17:45:19Z")
We are about to launch the second wave of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, at the beginning of the year in Buenos Aires. So here is everything you need to know about the Academy so far! Mission The goal of the academy … --- ## [Buenos Aires becomes a Polkadot hub for a month](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/buenos-aires-becomes-a-polkadot-hub-for-a-month/1658)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/buenos-aires-becomes-a-polkadot-hub-for-a-month/1658 "2023-01-11T16:19:19Z")
We are ready to rock’n’roll in Buenos Aires! One month, one hundred developers, and an infinite number of possibilities. The second cohort of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA2) has officially started! Over 100 de… --- ## [Polkadot Blockchain Academy notes and lectures](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-notes-and-lectures/1377)
**Author:** [@royrustdev](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/royrustdev)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-notes-and-lectures/1377 "2022-12-08T21:55:20Z")
Currently the only way to participate is in-person. I agree that participating in-person introduce many significant values that are not easily achievable otherwise. But what if we have access to the recorded class and a… --- ## [Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Buenos Aires - a quick update](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-in-buenos-aires-a-quick-update/1210)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2022, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-in-buenos-aires-a-quick-update/1210 "2022-12-06T10:53:57Z")
We are less than two months away from PBA2 in Buenos Aires and preparations are in full swing. Applications are closed, interviews have been completed and our candidates are now busy working on the Rust entrance exam. T… --- ## [Polkadot Blockchain Academy Twitter Space](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-twitter-space/915)
**Author:** [@Emily\_Parity](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/Emily_Parity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-twitter-space/915 "2022-10-27T14:36:34Z")
Hello All, If you haven’t heard already, The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is returning for wave 2 January 10 - February 10, 2023 in Buenos Aires! The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is the first of its kind — a classroom… --- ## [Polkadot Blockchain Academy: Introduction from Alexandra](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-introduction-from-alexandra/433)
**Author:** [@alexandra.dumond](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/alexandra.dumond)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-blockchain-academy-introduction-from-alexandra/433 "2022-09-23T08:19:02Z")
Hello everyone! :wave: I’m Alexandra working on the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, and I’m heading the community work at the Academy. Let me say a fews words about the Academy. The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is an inten…