Become a Cloud Developer

Program overview: Why should I take this program?

• Why should I enroll?

  The cloud developer field is expected to continue growing rapidly over the next several years, and there’s huge demand for cloud developers across industries. Udacity has collaborated with industry professionals to offer a world-class learning experience so you can advance your software development career. You will get hands-on experience building and deploying full stack apps, converting monolith to microservices and developing serverless app on the cloud, and more. Udacity provides high-quality support as you master in-demand skills that will qualify you for high-value jobs in cloud computing field and help you land a job you love. By the end of the Nanodegree program, you will have an impressive portfolio of real-world projects and valuable hands-on experience.

• What jobs will this program prepare me for?

  This program is designed to prepare students to become Cloud Developers. This includes job titles such as cloud developer, full stack developer, cloud engineers, and others. Cloud development skills are also helpful for adjacent software engineering roles.

• How do I know if this program is right for me?

  This Nanodegree program offers an ideal path for experienced software/web developers to advance their career. If you enjoy building web applications and want to learn to learn how to build them on cloud, this is a great way to get hands-on practice with a variety of cloud computing principles and best practices. The prerequisites for this program include proficiency in JavaScript and Web development (HTML, CSS). You should also be comfortable with linux basic commands and object-oriented programming concepts.

Enrollment and admission

• Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?

  There is no application. This Nanodegree program accepts everyone, regardless of experience and specific background.

• What are the prerequisites for enrollment?

  To optimize your success in this program, we’ve created a list of prerequisites and recommendations to help you prepare for the curriculum. To enroll, you should have experience in the following: - Intermediate programming skills in Javascript
  You should also have some familiarity with:

  • Web development (HTML, CSS)
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Linux Command Line Basics

• If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?

  If you believe you need more preparation, here are some additional resources you can use: - Intro to Computer Science - Linux Command Line Basics - Intro to Programming Nanodegree program - Front End Web Developer Nanodegree

Tuition and term of program

• How is this Nanodegree program structured?

  The Cloud Developer Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support 5 (five) projects. We estimate that students can complete the program in four (4) months working 10 hours per week.
  Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.

• How long is this Nanodegree program?

  Access to this Nanodegree program runs for the length of time specified in the payment card above. If you do not graduate within that time period, you will continue learning with month to month payments. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.

• Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?

  Please see the Udacity Program Terms of Use and FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.

Software and hardware: What do I need for this program?

• What software and versions will I need for this program?

  For this Nanodegree program, you will need a desktop or laptop computer running recent versions of Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux and an unmetered broadband Internet connection. For an ideal learning experience, a computer with Mac or Linux OS is recommended.