Become an Android Developer

We built this Nanodegree program in partnership with Google specifically to support aspiring Android Developers. The curriculum is designed to transform those with intermediate skills and a working knowledge of Java development best practices into specialists with the Android platform. Successful completion of the program means a diverse portfolio of projects to show employers, an established credential to affirm your achievements, and your own app on the Google Play Store. If your goal is employment as an Android Developer, this program is exactly what you need to succeed.
Start your career as an Android developer. Learn best practices for mobile development, build a portfolio of apps, and publish your own app to Google Play.

• Welcome to Your Nanodegree program
• Welcome! Here’s an overview of the program where you’ll create an Android app, along with some helpful resources to get you started.
• Developing Android Apps
• Work with instructors step-by-step to build a cloud-connected Android app. Blending theory and practice, learn how to build great apps the right way.
• Advanced Android App Development
• Make your apps more responsive, and create a total user experience with home screen widgets, third-party libraries, and more. Also, learn to deeply integrate rich media, test user interfaces, and publish to Google Play.
• Gradle for Android and Java
• Learn how to customize your Gradle build, and explore advanced topics like app testing, configuring free vs. paid apps, and creating and integrating libraries.
• Material Design for Android Developers
• Apply the design principles that define Android's visual language to your apps, using material design elements, transitions and graphics, across multiple form factors.
• Capstone Project
• Integrate all you've learned in this program to bring your own app idea to life, and publish your app to Google Play.