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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Linux Foundation
Exam Format
90 min
60
75%
Professional
Registration
$250 USD
Online Proctored or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Retake the current version of the exam; Complete Linux Foundation continuing education requirements; Pass a higher-level Hyperledger certification
HFCP Exam Topics and Domains
HFCP is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with CouchDB, External CA, Fabric SDK, LevelDB, and more.
1
Network Structure and Components
30%
Network Architecture
Network Structure and ComponentsTransaction Flow
- Understand the complete architecture of Hyperledger Fabric networks
- Configure and deploy network components
- Trace transaction flow through the network
Ordering Service
Ordering Service Implementation
- Configure and manage ordering service
- Understand different consensus mechanisms
- Implement fault-tolerant ordering
Channels and Ledger
Channel ManagementLedger and World State
- Create and manage channels
- Configure and query ledger databases
- Implement data segregation using channels
Identity and MSP
Membership Service ProviderCertificate Authority
- Configure and manage MSP
- Deploy and operate Certificate Authority
- Implement identity management
2
Smart Contracts and Chaincode
25%
Chaincode Development
Design and ImplementationChaincode Lifecycle
- Develop chaincode in multiple languages
- Deploy chaincode using Fabric lifecycle
- Implement complex business logic
Ledger Operations
Reading and Modifying Ledger StateExecuting Queries
- Perform ledger state operations
- Execute complex queries
- Manage state efficiently
Advanced Chaincode Features
Private Data CollectionsState-Based Endorsement
- Implement private data collections
- Use state-based endorsement policies
- Design secure data sharing patterns
3
Client Applications
20%
Gateway Programming Model
Gateway ModelPeer Gateway Service
- Implement gateway programming model
- Configure peer gateway service
- Build resilient client applications
Transaction Submission
Smart Contract InvocationOffline Signing
- Submit transactions from applications
- Implement offline signing patterns
- Handle transaction lifecycle
Event Handling
Chaincode and Block Events
- Implement event-driven applications
- Handle chaincode and block events
- Build resilient event processing
4
Production Deployment and Operations
25%
Production Deployment
Network Design for ProductionDeployment Automation
- Design production-ready networks
- Implement deployment automation
- Ensure high availability
Security Considerations
Network SecurityAccess Control
- Secure production networks
- Implement proper access control
- Ensure compliance
Performance and Monitoring
Performance OptimizationMonitoring and Troubleshooting
- Optimize network performance
- Implement comprehensive monitoring
- Troubleshoot production issues
Maintenance and Operations
Network MaintenanceOperational Procedures
- Maintain production networks
- Implement operational procedures
- Ensure service availability
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HFCP earns the Hyperledger Fabric Certified Practitioner certification. It sits in the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger track.
Next Level Options
- CKA - Certified Kubernetes AdministratorContainer orchestration for production Fabric deployments
- CKAD - Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Application deployment and management skills
- CKS - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist Security hardening for blockchain deployments
Alternative Paths
- LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System AdministratorLinux administration for Fabric nodes
- LFCE - Linux Foundation Certified Engineer Advanced Linux engineering for complex deployments
- JSNSD - JavaScript Services Developer Node.js chaincode and application development
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for HFCP.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-01
- Announcement date: 2023-06-01
Updates
- Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) Ordering 2.5+ New consensus option now included in exam topics • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Peer Gateway Service 2.4+ Replaces legacy SDK patterns in client applications • Release date: 2023-09-01
- Fabric Operator for Kubernetes 1.0 Production deployment best practices updated • Release date: 2024-03-01
Who should take this exam?
- Experience with blockchain technology concepts
- Programming experience in Go, Node.js, or Java
- Familiarity with Linux command line
- Understanding of distributed systems architecture
- Basic knowledge of cryptography and PKI