Nanodegree FAQs – Udacity Scholarships

The Digital Transformation Expert Program is an initiative by the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD) in partnership with Udacity. Its objective is to lead Sharjah's journey toward digital excellence by equipping government entities with the mindset, skills, and tools necessary to drive innovative, citizen-focused services. The program focuses on enhancing digital transformation skills among participants.

Upon successful completion, each participant will build a tailored Digital Transformation Roadmap and a Talent Development Plan aimed at accelerating digital readiness within their team, department, or organization.
Participants will have the opportunity to apply their learning to drive measurable improvements and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives within their organization, while also receiving a certificate confirming the successful completion of the program and associated project.

The program is designed to be a self-paced, and high-impact learning experience lasting approximately 5 weeks.

The program runs from April 27, 2026 to May 26, 2026 , with the final deadline for project submission at the end of this period.
You will have the opportunity to work on one project based on the instructions in the classroom. We encourage you to complete the Nanodegree and submit your project as soon as possible before May 26, 2026 to receive your certificate of completion.

The core curriculum is based on the Digital Transformation Nanodegree, providing industry-relevant content and a hands-on learning approach designed to build practical skills.

Udacity Connect sessions are mandatory weekly sessions designed to support your learning, keep you on track, and help you successfully graduate from the program. Each session is led by a Udacity Session Lead, who will help you with goal-setting, guidance, and feedback. During these weekly sessions, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, support each other’s learning, and connect in the tech field to gain industry insights.

Attendance for all program sessions, including Digital Enablers and Tech Talk sessions as well, is mandatory. Learners are expected to attend all sessions and follow the provided schedule throughout the program.

Learners are expected to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week to successfully complete the coursework within the allocated program timeframe.

It is important to use the same email address you registered with throughout the duration of the program to ensure continued eligibility.

This special recognition is awarded to the top 10 learners who demonstrate strong performance, active engagement, and consistent progress throughout the program and Community.

Learners are selected based on two key criteria: being among the first 10 to submit and pass the program project, and actively participating in the "10 Days of Udacity" Community activity.

The "10 Days of Udacity" is a Community activity that takes place over 10 days on the Community platform. Details will be shared once you join the Community.

You will have access to an online Student Community where you can ask questions, receive answers, and find support from your Session Leads on your content and projects. They are best equipped to help you navigate your program from enrollment through to graduation.

Once you are enrolled in the program, you will receive a link to the Student Community in your welcome email, and you will also find it in your classroom. Make sure to use the same email address and password associated with Udacity. The student community is designed to enable you to connect with your fellow learners, support each other's work, ask and answer questions, and share relevant ideas and resources.