Udacity is a web-based educational resource that was founded in the year 2011 by David Stavens, Sebastian Thrun, and Mike Sokolsky to give people around the globe an opportunity to achieve a high-quality education in technology.
Originally established following a successful computer science course offered f****ree through Stanford University, Udacity has since shifted its focus toward providing only career-oriented training to those pursuing careers in technology.
Its most recognizable program is the Nanodegree program, which allows students to acquire skills that are directly related to the growing field of technology, including the following: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Programming, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, and many more. The Udacity team collaborates with companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to design courses that match current needs in the technology industry. Students can complete Udacity courses by utilizing video lessons, chat with mentors, completing quizzes and passing hands-on assignments to demonstrate the skills they have built and practiced on the job in today's fast-growing technology market.