Time
3 Months
Study 10 hrs/week and complete in 3 mo.
Prerequisites
No Experience Required
Classroom Opens
April 9, 2019
Classroom opens 7 days after enrollment closes
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Why Take An Android Basics Nanodegree Program?
Want to learn Android programming basics, but don’t know where to start? In this Nanodegree program, we’ll show you the way. We developed this curriculum with Google for true beginners interested in developing apps for the next billion Android users!
Personalized Support and Mentorship
Learn with the support of mentors from the very beginning of the program, and connect with thousands of fellow students on dedicated Udacity-moderated forums.
Code Review on All Your Projects
Receive personal, in-line code review from our network of code reviewers for each of your projects, ensuring that you get the feedback you need to make real progress.
Build Apps for Social Good
Android’s global reach led us to incorporate a theme of social good into the curriculum—you’ll build apps that help solve real problems, from preserving a dying Native American language, to monitoring seismic activity.
Accelerate Your Journey
After you complete this program, you’ll be prepared to take your skills to the next level in our Android Developer Nanodegree program, where you’ll learn how to be job-ready as professional Android Developer.
What You Will Learn
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Android Basics Nanodegree Program
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Prerequisite Knowledge
Students should be motivated to learn and be comfortable with basic computer skills like managing files, navigating the Internet and running programs. Additionally, they should have access to a computer that can run Android Studio.See detailed requirements.
Android Basics: User Interface
Learn how to transform hand-drawn app designs into layouts using the XML markup language, and use Views and ViewGroups to display images and text.
Build a Single Screen AppAndroid Basics: User Input
Harness the power of Java to build a coffee-ordering app, use variables to add interactivity to your app, and learn the basics of object-oriented programming.
Score Keeper AppQuiz AppAndroid Basics: Multi-Screen Apps
Learn how to show multiple screens, and add audio and images to an app. Learn how Android handles touch events, and make visual changes to add polish to your app.
Musical Structure AppTour Guide AppAndroid Basics: Networking
Discover the power of Web APIs and how to use them, and learn the basics of networking in Android, including HTTP networking, JSON parsing, and threads.
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“We are building this curriculum with Udacity because we believe it reflects what developers everywhere should know.”— PETER LUBBERS, SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR DEVELOPER TRAINING AT GOOGLE
Learn with the best
Katherine Kuan
CURRICULUM DIRECTOR
Katherine Kuan, formerly a Developer Advocate at Google, was a software engineer on the Android Apps team for Google Keep, Google Play, and the People app.
Jessica Lin
CURRICULUM LEAD
Jessica Lin is the Android Basics Curriculum Lead at Udacity, teaching various aspects of the Android development ecosystem. When untethered from her devices, she can be found training for her next Muay Thai competition.
Jennie Kim Eldon
PRODUCT LEAD
Jennie Kim Eldon is the Product Lead for Android and iOS Nanodegree programs at Udacity, where she previously worked as a software engineer. Before Udacity, she served at the US State Department, leading programs for women and girls in Afghanistan.
Asser Samak
INSTRUCTOR
Asser Samak is a Content Developer at Udacity, with over 9 years experience in software engineering, and a great passion for teaching. He also teaches Udacity’s Java course series.
Lyla Fujiwara
INSTRUCTOR
Lyla Fujiwara is an Android Developer Advocate at Google. Prior to joining Google, Lyla worked at Udacity on the Android Developer and Android Basics Nanodegree teams. She’s taught on three continents and is a former Peace Corps volunteer.
Joe Lewis
INSTRUCTOR
Joe Lewis has been working with Google Analytics since 2014, and is an author of several books on web development. He is also a professionally-trained classical bassist with a masters degree from New England Conservatory and an avid mountain biker.
Vicky Tu
INSTRUCTOR
Vicky Tu is a Course Manager for Android Basics at Udacity, and an Android app developer. In her free time, she enjoys playing with dogs and dancing.
Chris Lei
INSTRUCTOR
Chris is inspired and humbled by all who embrace computing as a medium to realize their dreams. He holds an M.S in Embedded Systems and a B.S in Computer Engineering.
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Lau D.
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Ryan A.
Great program. The syllabus is easy to follow, and helps build a good foundation for furthering your studying. I can't wait to learn more in the Android Developer Nanodegree. Mentors offer great insight and help on the projects.
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Great program. It really made me learn Android Development.
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Android Basics Nanodegree program
$599 USD
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During your 3-month term, you'll have access to the Nanodegree program classroom and materials, plus expert project reviews.
