Learn the Basics of Android
Why Learn the Basics of Android?
The use of mobile devices is increasing every year. Meet the operating system that powers nearly 90% of these devices—Android.
Take-Away Skills
In this course, you’ll be introduced to the wonderful world of Android. You’ll find out why Android is such an awesome place to be developing apps. You’ll meet Android Studio—the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Android, and you’ll learn the fundamentals skills you need to build simple Android apps and run them on a real or simulated virtual device!
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- 1Learn why developing for Android is such a great move and get started with Android Studio—the Android Integrated Development Environment
- 2Dive into Android Studio—learn how to start a project, run an app on a device, and make your first Android app
- 3Learn Android Development fundamentals and sharpen your skills building a calculator app

— Madelyn, Pinterest
I know from first-hand experience that you can go in knowing zero, nothing, and just get a grasp on everything as you go and start building right away.
Course Description
Get started developing Android Apps! Get to know the Android programming environment and skills needed to build basic Android apps
Details
Earn a certificate of completion
3 hours to complete in total
Intermediate
Learn why developing for Android is such a great move and get started with Android Studio—the Android Integrated Development Environment
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