Free
CourseLearn Kotlin: Introduction
Get started with Kotlin by learning everything you need to know to create your first basic program.
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Approx. 8 hoursCertificate of completion
Included with paid plansPrerequisites
None
About this course
Ready to start your journey into the Kotlin programming language? Take Learn Kotlin: Introduction — learn about variables and the various data types that are supported in Kotlin and how to control the flow of code execution with conditional expressions.
Syllabus
5 lessons • 4 projects • 3 quizzesThe platform
Hands-on learning
Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Projects in this course
- Project
ASCII Art
Use print statements to create ASCII art in Kotlin! - Project
Mad Libs
In this project, you'll be using your knowledge of variables, data types, and built-in methods to build a Mad Libs game! - Project
Math Magic
In this project, you’ll be honing your knowledge of arithmetic operations, augmented assignment operators, and more by coding a mathematical magic trick.
Meet the creator of the course

Jace van Auken
Curriculum Developer at Codecademy Reviews from learners
- The progress I have made since starting to use codecademy is immense! I can study for short periods or long periods at my own convenience - mostly late in the evenings.ChrisCodecademy Learner @ USA
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- Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.John-AndrewCodecademy Learner @ USA
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Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
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