A paid, project-based Udacity nanodegree program for learning data analysis skills, built with input from tech companies and focused on producing a portfolio of work. Commenters describe it as employment-oriented rather than academic.

One commenter says Udacity nanodegrees are more valuable than other MOOCs because they are built with employers in mind and give structure, feedback, and a strong portfolio.

What commenters said (1)

1. Recommendsjoelcolucci2015in “Ask HN: Udacity nanodegree worth it?”

   In tech, employers are often looking for demonstrated ability. The Udacity Nanodegrees provide an excellent opportunity to learn the right way to do things (courses built alongside prominent tech companies) and give students the structure, support and feedback to build a strong portfolio. I've completed the Front-End Dev, currently working on the Data Analyst, Full-stack. I feel that Udacity's offerings are more valuable than other MOOCs because they are designed with a focus on employment where as others are more "academically" focused.

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