AI Programming with Python

AI is changing how entire industries operate—retail, education, healthcare, and almost every other field out there. AI-powered increases in safety, productivity, and efficiency are already improving our world, and the best is yet to come! As it becomes increasingly evident how impactful AI can be, demand for employees with AI skills increases—demand is in fact already skyrocketing.
The AI Programming with Python Nanodegree program makes it easy to learning the in-demand skills employers are looking for. You’ll learn foundational AI programming tools (Python, NumPy, Jupyter Notebooks) and the essential math skills (linear algebra, vectors, matrices) that will enable you to start building your own AI applications in just two months.
Whether you’re seeking a full-time role in an AI-related field, want to start applying AI solutions in your current role, or simply want to start learning the defining technology of our time, this is the perfect place to get started.

In this program, you’ll learn all the fundamental prerequisites you need to become an AI practitioner. You will focus on programming skills, foundational math, and even dive into neural networks and deep learning.

While some of the video material is available outside of the program, most of the material will only be available to currently enrolled Nanodegree students. Access to project feedback, instructor support, and hiring partners are benefits exclusive to the Nanodegree programs.

More than just an online course! To read more about our Nanodegree program structure, please refer to Udacity FAQ.

The program is online, and students interact with peers, mentors, coaches, and instructors in our virtual classrooms, in forums, and on Slack.

Yes! We admit students on a rolling basis, and you will automatically be added to the next available term once you’ve successfully enrolled. Depending on when you enroll, your term may start as late as four weeks after your enrollment date.

When you enroll, you are automatically added to the next available term. Every term has a fixed start date, and content becomes available on that date.

Yes, but you won’t be able to access the content, as it stays locked until your term begins. In the classroom, you’ll see a countdown to your term’s start date.

No, deferments are not an option. We ask that you please make sure to enroll for a term only if you are able to commit to the entire time frame.

No. You will retain access to the program materials for a period of time after graduation and you may download certain materials for your own records if you wish. Please note however, that students who leave the program—or who are removed from the program for failure to meet the final deadlines—prior to successfully graduating, will cease to have access.

It is not. This is a unique, termed program that requires students to keep pace with their peers throughout the duration of the program. If a student does not complete a term by the term deadline, they will be removed from the program and will need to re-enroll in a new term and pay the full term fee in order to continue.

No. Due to the fixed-term nature of the AI Programming with Python Nanodegree program, and the need for maintaining a consistent and stable student body throughout, it will not be possible to pause your enrollment in this program.

It is strongly recommended that you complete each project on time to ensure you meet graduation requirements. To graduate, you must complete, submit, and meet expectations for all required projects by the final deadline . While there is no penalty for missing a project deadline, missing one puts you at risk to be removed from the program if you do not stay on track and complete all required projects before the term ends. Finally, by keeping pace with your fellow students, you'll gain much more value from forums and Slack channels!

You will receive a free four-week extension, which is automatically applied to your account if you do not complete the program within the term. If you do not complete the program within the extension, you will be removed from the program and will no longer be able to access course content. To resume access to the course, you would need to pay the term fee again. In such case, your progress will carry over, so you will be able to continue where you left off.

The only formal prerequisite is a basic knowledge of algebra and calculus (particularly derivatives). In addition, basic programming knowledge will help with quickly picking up AI’s essential coding concepts.

For students who need to refresh skills for this program, we suggest the following courses:

• Intro to Programming Nanodegree program
• Linear Algebra Refresher
• Intro to Python
• Multivariable Derivatives by Khan Academy

Our programs require a serious time commitment from students, so while we do not recommend doing so, we do not prohibit concurrent enrollments. This is an intensive, paced program, and students must proceed throughout the programs at the required rate of progress. To make the most of your experience, we believe you are best served by focusing on one program at a time and being fully immersed in the unique structure and pacing. You can always take one after the other!

We’ll teach you how to install all the software required. Virtually any 64-bit operating system with at least 8GB of RAM will be suitable. Udacity does not provide any hardware.

Between instructional content, quizzes, project, and other course-related activity, we estimate that investing 10 hours per week will enable you to proceed through the program at a successful pace.

This Nanodegree program consists of one term that is two months long. Students must complete the full program in two months to earn their credential and graduate. The term costs €399 (local currencies shown on program overview page), which is paid at the beginning of the term.

At this time we only accept credit cards in Europe. Since last year, students in Germany, Austria and Switzerland also have the option to pay via SEPA direct debit. We hope to add more payment options in the near future.
Please note that you can always change your payment method.

Yes. This enables us to know exactly how many student are in a term, and can optimize our instructional and support resources accordingly. Additionally, this approach ensures a consistent and stable student body throughout the program, which fosters a deeper sense of community, and enables richer collaborations as students work together as a group.

No, there is no free trial period for this program.

There is a 7-day refund policy. During this time, you can visit the Settings page of your Udacity classroom where you can unenroll and request a full refund. This 7-day window begins the day the classroom opens. After the first 7 days, course fees are non-refundable.

All current scholarship opportunities are posted on our Scholarships page.

This program is designed for you to learn stackable AI skills that can augment your current skillset. As such, it does not prepare you for a specific job. Instead, it enables you to start using AI techniques in your current role. If you are just getting started with these technologies, you will learn foundational skills that will enable you to progress to more advanced studies. If you wish to prepare for a full-time AI-related career, we recommend enrolling in our Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree program next.

Yes! You will receive an AI Programming with Python Nanodegree program credential after you successfully complete the program.

Our graduates can continue on to our Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or Artificial Intelligence Nanodegree programs. Feel free to explore other Nanodegree program options as well.