Learn to Code

Knowing how to code can give you an edge in a growing variety of fields. Whether you're interested in becoming an artificial intelligence engineer or a web developer—or simply want to use programming to enhance your current career—you'll need a strong foundation, and in this program, you’ll build a strong foundation in fundamental programming concepts. You won't need any prior experience with coding to enroll, and we've extensively tested the lessons with beginning students to make sure they're understandable, engaging, and effective.

While this is an introductory course that is not designed to prepare you for a specific job, after completing this program, you will be familiar with the fundamental skills used in web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python.

If you want to learn to code but have little or no experience, this program offers the perfect starting point.

No. This Nanodegree program accepts all applicants regardless of experience and specific background.

No prior experience with programming is required.

You will need to be comfortable with basic computer skills, such as managing files, running programs, and using a web browser to navigate the Internet.

You will need to be self-driven and genuinely interested in the subject. No matter how well structured the program is, any attempt to learn programming will involve many hours of studying, practice, and experimentation. Success in this program requires meeting the deadlines set for your termand devoting at least 10 hours per week to your work.

You will need to be able to communicate fluently and professionally in written and spoken English.

The only technical skills required for this program are basic computer skills.

The Intro to Programming Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support three (3) 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 and platform. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.

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.

Please see the Udacity Nanodegree program FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.

The Intro to Programming Nanodegree program gives you a solid foundation from which to start a wide variety of more advanced and more specialized programs.

Here are some recommendations for what you might want to try next.

• Front-End Web Developer Nanodegree program
• Full Stack Web Developer Nanodegree program
• Data Foundations Nanodegree program
• Data Analyst Nanodegree program
• AI Programming with Python Nanodegree program
• Android Basics Nanodegree program
• iOS Developer Nanodegree Program

Please note that for some of these programs, you may need additional prerequisites that are not covered in the Intro to Programming Nanodegree program. You can find detailed info on these prerequisites on the pages linked above.

Software/version requirements:

• Python 3
• A code/text editor, such as vim, Sublime Text, Atom, or VSCode
• A web browser
• A command line interface, such as Terminal (on Mac) or Git Bash (on Windows)

Hardware Requirements:

• A modern personal computer running macOS, Windows, or Linux, with a high-speed Internet connection.

The Intro to Programming Nanodegree program teaches Python 3.