TON Dev Study

TON Dev Study (stylized as ton_dev~study()) is an online course that teaches developers how to build on the TON blockchain. It covers smart‑contract creation, NFT handling, cryptography basics, and interaction with TON Connect, TON Storage, TON DNS, and TON Sites.

History#

The project began as a Russian‑language YouTube channel in January 2023. An English‑language channel started in March 2023 with support from the TON Foundation. In autumn 2023 the full‑fledged Russian‑language course was released.

Target audience#

The program is aimed at web2 and web3 developers who know Python or Go. Beginners can use the free “Free Training” section to acquire the necessary basics.

Course structure#

The training runs on the SkillSpace platform and consists of live webinars, recorded videos, assessment tests, optional homework, and a shared chat with instructors.

Module	Content
Fundamentals	Introduction to TON and cryptography basics
Core skills	Programming in FIFT, FunC, and TACT
Advanced skills	Development on TON using Python and Go
Deep dive	In‑depth exploration of TON architecture

The estimated duration is about four months. Upon completion, students receive an NFT certificate that they mint during a practical session.

Instructors

Instructors are active developers from projects such as the TON Foundation, Jetton teams, bemo, and Tonkeeper.

Pricing#

Four pricing tiers are offered, varying by webinar attendance, homework evaluation, and direct instructor interaction.

Asynchronous – 25 TON, recordings only, no homework review or Q&A.
Premium – 100 TON, includes live webinars, homework feedback, and direct Q&A.

Corporate discounts, promo codes for alumni, and grants for promising student projects are also available.

Applying the skills#

Graduates can join external projects seeking TON developers. The “Aggregator” page lists student projects looking for team members. The course also shares job openings for TON developers via chats and links to Ton Jobs (official portal) and the @tonhunt Telegram channel.