Introduction to Programming
(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
The School Of
Programming & Development
Programming is a critical skill in today’s digital economy, and there is a shortage of qualified developers. We offer online computer programming courses in development basics, iOS, Android, Java, Javascript, C++, React, Python, front end development, and full stack development.
Learning Paths by Job Title
Learn programming basics and prepare for one of our career paths with these Nanodegree programs made with beginners in mind.
Steps to Learn Programming Fundamentals
Step 1
Introduction to Programming(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Skills Covered
Control flow in Python, Command line interface basics, Python functions, Object-oriented Python, CSS, Python data structures, Text processing in Python, Code debugging, Python operators, Python classes, API requests, Variable scope, Python syntax, User input handling, Front-end development basics, Python methods, Python exception handling, Python lists, Computer memory architecture, Python standard library, Coding best practices, Python data types, Linting, Pep8, Code refactoring, Bash, Shell scripting, Built-in Python functions, Python turtle, Python function definition, Commenting code, Python variables, Devtools, Flexbox, Gpus, JavaScript functions, JavaScript console, Control flow in JavaScript, JavaScript data structures, JavaScript data types, JSON, Basic Python, Python scripting, HTML
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Data Structures and Algorithms(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Step 2
Data Structures and Algorithms(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Basic algorithms, Tree search, Sorting algorithms, Basic Python, Graph algorithms, Depth-first search, Graph data structure, A* search algorithm, Breadth-first search, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer algorithms, Tree algorithms, Recursive algorithms, Python trees, Python arrays, Data structures, Hash maps
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Demand for front-end developers is widespread across every industry—and only continues to rise. By mastering the valuable skills of this career path, you’ll be prepared for roles at a wide array of companies, from startups to global organizations.
Steps To Become A Front-End Web Developer
- Introduction to Programming
(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Step 1
Introduction to Programming(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Skills Covered
Control flow in Python, Command line interface basics, Python functions, Object-oriented Python, CSS, Python data structures, Text processing in Python, Code debugging, Python operators, Python classes, API requests, Variable scope, Python syntax, User input handling, Front-end development basics, Python methods, Python exception handling, Python lists, Computer memory architecture, Python standard library, Coding best practices, Python data types, Linting, Pep8, Code refactoring, Bash, Shell scripting, Built-in Python functions, Python turtle, Python function definition, Commenting code, Python variables, Devtools, Flexbox, Gpus, JavaScript functions, JavaScript console, Control flow in JavaScript, JavaScript data structures, JavaScript data types, JSON, Basic Python, Python scripting, HTML
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Front End Web Developer(862)
39 hours
Intermediate
Step 2
Front End Web Developer(862)
39 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Flexbox, Dom events, DOM manipulation, The document object model, Code debugging, HTML, Responsive web design, Control flow in JavaScript, The JavaScript call stack, JavaScript syntax, JavaScript variables, CSS, Ides, Website layout, JavaScript package management, Eslint, Webpack, Prettier, Jest, Java modules, Integration testing, Unit testing, Website performance optimization, HTML and CSS
Learn More- Data Structures and Algorithms
(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Step 3
Data Structures and Algorithms(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Basic algorithms, Tree search, Sorting algorithms, Basic Python, Graph algorithms, Depth-first search, Graph data structure, A* search algorithm, Breadth-first search, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer algorithms, Tree algorithms, Recursive algorithms, Python trees, Python arrays, Data structures, Hash maps
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React(566)
39 hours
Intermediate
Step 4
React(566)
39 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
React component state, React router, Application state management with redux, React design patterns, Jest, React-redux bindings, Fetching data, React hooks, JavaScript functions, Basic react, Create react app, Software testing, Automation testing, Redux middleware, Integration testing, Behavioral software testing, Redux-thunk, Functional testing, Web forms, Asynchronous redux, Futures and promises, Data lifecycle management, Test-driven development, Application development best practices, Unit testing, JavaScript composition, Jsx, Expo, React native asyncstorage, React native storage, React native, React native development environment, Code debugging, React native interactive features, React native basics, React native os APIs, Redux toolkit, React native forms, React native components, React native navigation, Flexbox, React native stylesheet API, React native features, Css-in-js, React native styling, Application architecture, HTML
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In this path, you'll take programming courses and learn to create complex server-side web applications that use relational databases to persistently store data. You’ll also build applications that can support any front end, and scale to support hundreds of thousands of users.
Steps To Become A Full Stack Web Developer
- Introduction to Programming
(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Step 1
Introduction to Programming(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Skills Covered
Control flow in Python, Command line interface basics, Python functions, Object-oriented Python, CSS, Python data structures, Text processing in Python, Code debugging, Python operators, Python classes, API requests, Variable scope, Python syntax, User input handling, Front-end development basics, Python methods, Python exception handling, Python lists, Computer memory architecture, Python standard library, Coding best practices, Python data types, Linting, Pep8, Code refactoring, Bash, Shell scripting, Built-in Python functions, Python turtle, Python function definition, Commenting code, Python variables, Devtools, Flexbox, Gpus, JavaScript functions, JavaScript console, Control flow in JavaScript, JavaScript data structures, JavaScript data types, JSON, Basic Python, Python scripting, HTML
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Backend Developer with Python(500)
67 hours
Intermediate
Step 2
Backend Developer with Python(500)
67 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
SQLAlchemy, Flask, HTTP, Docker, Application authentication, Application security basics, Application authorization, Cors, API fluency, Object-relational mapping, Relational database transactions, Parsing form data, Jwts, Auth0, API testing, Unittest, PostgreSQL, Relational database migration, Psycopg2, Containerization fluency, Continuous deployment, AWS cli, Container orchestration, AWS codepipeline, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Continuous integration, AWS codebuild, Database query sanitization, Role-Based Access Control, Data security fundamentals, Salt, Code reviews, Postman, Data encryption, Integration testing, Curl, API documentation, Model-view-controller, Tcp/ip, Client-server model, Crud model, Alembic, Application routing, Kubernetes, Git, API development
Learn More- Data Structures and Algorithms
(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Step 3
Data Structures and Algorithms(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Basic algorithms, Tree search, Sorting algorithms, Basic Python, Graph algorithms, Depth-first search, Graph data structure, A* search algorithm, Breadth-first search, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer algorithms, Tree algorithms, Recursive algorithms, Python trees, Python arrays, Data structures, Hash maps
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In this path, you’ll learn to code and advance to programming in Swift, then create your first iOS app from scratch. You’ll build a portfolio you can present in interviews, learn mobile development fundamentals like design patterns, and tackle common technical interview questions to ultimately land a job as an iOS developer. If you are new to programming, begin with the Intro to Programming Nanodegree program to build fundamental skills.
Steps To Become An iOS Developer
iOS Development with SwiftUI and SwiftData(253)
76 hours
Intermediate
Step 1
iOS Development with SwiftUI and SwiftData(253)
76 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
iOS Development, HTTP, Credential management, Application authentication, Network requests in swift, Authentication, Swift data persistence, Swift classes, Data binding, Application state management, Data modeling basics, Mobile data management, iOS Core Data, iOS View Hierarchy, iOS Tab Navigation, iOS Animations, Xcode ide basics, iOS Stack Navigation, iOS UI Development, Uiviews, iOS Affordances, Ui design, iOS SplitView Navigation, iOS Gestures, Swift closures, Swift sets, Swift Generics, Swift enums, Swift functions, Control flow, Swift properties, Basic swift, Swift class extensions, Swift data types, Swift inheritance, Swift structs, String manipulation in swift, Swift operators, Swift arrays, Swift methods, Swift Tuples, Swift protocols, Boolean expressions, Swift Error Handling, Swift constants, Swift dictionaries, Swift optionals, Swift collections, Swift syntax, Swift grand central dispatch, Swift file management, Swift NSUserDefaults, Avfoundation framework, Code debugging, Swift and objective-c interoperability, JSON, Swift ibactions, Model-view-controller, Swift queues, Firebase, Uiimagepickercontroller, Https, Swift iboutlets, Swift autolayout, Secure network requests, Code refactoring, Git, Uikit classes, Apple app transport security protocol, Uitableview
Learn More- Data Structures and Algorithms
(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Step 2
Data Structures and Algorithms(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Basic algorithms, Tree search, Sorting algorithms, Basic Python, Graph algorithms, Depth-first search, Graph data structure, A* search algorithm, Breadth-first search, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer algorithms, Tree algorithms, Recursive algorithms, Python trees, Python arrays, Data structures, Hash maps
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We built these Nanodegree programs in partnership with Google specifically to support aspiring Android developers. Learners will master Android app development with Kotlin, a modern programming language that enables developers to be more concise and productive, and build professional apps for the world's most popular mobile platform using Android Studio and Kotlin.
Steps To Become An Android Kotlin Developer
Android Kotlin Developer(336)
116 hours
Intermediate
Step 1
Android Kotlin Developer(336)
116 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Android custom views, Firebase, Android notifications, Recyclerview, Android activity lifecycle, Google maps in android development, Mobile app testing, Offline caching, Model-view-viewmodel architecture, Multi-screen app design, Android studio, Android development basics, Mockito, Integration testing, Location-aware app development, Dependency injection, Identity and access management fundamentals, Espresso testing framework, Declarative XML, Android property animations, Application animations, Android ui development, Talkback, Glide, Responsive app design, App localization, Retrofit, Rtl, Fetching data, Android development environment, Android best practices, Data binding
Learn More- Data Structures and Algorithms
(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Step 2
Data Structures and Algorithms(530)
47 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
Basic algorithms, Tree search, Sorting algorithms, Basic Python, Graph algorithms, Depth-first search, Graph data structure, A* search algorithm, Breadth-first search, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic programming, Divide and conquer algorithms, Tree algorithms, Recursive algorithms, Python trees, Python arrays, Data structures, Hash maps
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Demand for blockchain developers is skyrocketing. Prepare for a career in Blockchain by learning object-oriented programming, JavaScript, and how to work with Bitcoin and Ethereum protocols.
Steps To Become A Blockchain Developer
- Introduction to Programming
(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Step 1
Introduction to Programming(1342)
109 hours
Beginner
Skills Covered
Control flow in Python, Command line interface basics, Python functions, Object-oriented Python, CSS, Python data structures, Text processing in Python, Code debugging, Python operators, Python classes, API requests, Variable scope, Python syntax, User input handling, Front-end development basics, Python methods, Python exception handling, Python lists, Computer memory architecture, Python standard library, Coding best practices, Python data types, Linting, Pep8, Code refactoring, Bash, Shell scripting, Built-in Python functions, Python turtle, Python function definition, Commenting code, Python variables, Devtools, Flexbox, Gpus, JavaScript functions, JavaScript console, Control flow in JavaScript, JavaScript data structures, JavaScript data types, JSON, Basic Python, Python scripting, HTML
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Intermediate JavaScript(140)
41 hours
Intermediate
Step 2
Intermediate JavaScript(140)
41 hours
Intermediate
Skills Covered
JavaScript promises, Object-oriented JavaScript, Functional JavaScript, JavaScript async/await, Functional programming concepts, Variable scope, Asynchronous JavaScript, Programming paradigms, Immutable data, Creational design patterns, Threading, JavaScript exception handling, Callbacks, Fetching data, JavaScript syntax, Redux, JavaScript object methods, Functional programming, Angularjs, The document object model, JavaScript variables, Arrays in JavaScript, IIFEs, JavaScript functions, JavaScript methods
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Blockchain Developer29 hours
Beginner
Step 3
Blockchain Developer29 hours
Beginner
Skills Covered
Hardhat, Smart contracts, Solidity, Testnets, Blockchain Consensus, Blockchain, Blockchain Fluency, Blockchain transactions
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Technology
- The technology industry itself heavily relies on software development to create cutting-edge software products, applications, and platforms.
- This includes software companies, tech startups, and firms specializing in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and more.
Healthcare
- The healthcare industry relies on software development for electronic medical record (EMR) systems, health information exchanges, telemedicine platforms, and medical imaging applications.
- Software development plays a critical role in improving patient care, streamlining workflows, and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
Manufacturing
- Manufacturing companies utilize software development for computer-aided design (CAD) software, product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, supply chain management software, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
- Software development optimizes production processes, enhances quality control, and improves overall efficiency.
Gaming
- The gaming industry heavily relies on software development for game development, game engines, and virtual reality experiences.
- Software development enables the creation of immersive gaming experiences, realistic graphics, and interactive gameplay.
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