It seems like every other week there's a story about some Android app that took off and made the creator ultra-successful.

Getting into Android development can be intimidating, especially if you've never programmed before. But don't worry, because we've found five courses from Udemy that will teach you everything you need to write and design an Android app or game.

In fact, over the course of these classes, you'll actually make multiple apps, which truly is the best way to learn!

Mobile App Development in 27 Minutes: Android

This course is a great starting point, especially when you're unsure if mobile app development is for you. It only requires a tiny investment, both in terms of time and money, as it'll only cost $9. And, as you can probably guess from the title, you can make it through all the content in about 30 minutes!

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Don't let the small size fool you, because this course really does hit on all the key aspects of making an Android app. You'll learn how to set up Android Studio, create the graphical look of an app, connect elements, code in Java, and much more.

This is meant for an absolute beginner, so if you have a little bit of experience working on Android, you'll want to move on to the deeper, more involved courses that follow. But if you're just dipping your toe in, this is the perfect starting point before you decide if you want to invest more time and money into the more advanced courses.

Android 6 -- Master Android Marshmallow Development with Java

This is the biggest course we'll be looking at today. It comes with 357 lectures and over 60 hours of video content. It's all been updated as of January 1st, 2016, which means that all the lessons covered in it are current, and in taking it, you'll be ready for the latest trends in Android development.

So, what exactly is covered?

To start with, there's a whole section dedicated to helping you learn Java. This is an important jumping off point, especially if you've never programmed before.

Since this course is aimed at absolute beginners, you'll learn the basics such as how to download and install all the software you'll need to write Android apps and publish them.

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From there, you're going to need to take a deep breath and get ready to dig it, because you'll start actually making apps. You'll begin with basics like a simple "Hello World" app, but then you'll move on to calculators, Flickr browsers, and much more. You'll even learn to create a basic game! Once done, you'll go on to learn how to build and deploy your apps, which will round out your skills.

In just a few weeks, you'll actually make multiple applications!

Based on the 4.9-star rating from over 1000 students (with another 35,000 students happily enrolled in the course), this seems to be one of the best courses on Android development you can get.

The Complete Android Developer Course -- Build 14 Apps

This is another massive course that digs into all aspects of Android development. It's shorter than the previous one, packed with 231 lectures, but it's still packed with information and hands-on learning.

You'll start with basics -- downloading Android Studio, building a simple currency app, and so on. Then, you'll start making clones of popular apps like Uber and Instagram using Parse.

The course covers the process of submitting your apps to Google Play, marketing your app to new users, and even using ads to generate revenue.

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The Complete Android Developer Course will also teach you code in Java, so even if you've never opened a Notepad file to write code, you won't be left behind.

This course has a 4.9-star rating and over 30,000 students enrolled. Choosing between this and Android 6 - Master Android Marshmallow Development With Java is tough, as they both cover much of the same topics, but really, you can't go wrong with either, as both are among the highest-rated, most popular courses on Udemy!

Mobile App Design from Scratch: Design Principles, and UX

This class gets a little more specific, focusing on actually designing an app UI. There's more to design than just making an app that looks pretty (though that's certainly important), but it's really about making an app that functions properly.

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You'll learn all about making mockups for your app, designing the navigation, and much more. Once you have the programming and basics down from the above courses, this course is a great follow-up, as it'll get you out of making clones of other popular apps and into making something that's completely yours.

The team at Facebook doesn't take their UI from someone else, nor do the folks at Spotify (just to name some examples of successful mobile apps), and if you want to truly be successful in the world of Android app development, you need to understand how to deliver a quality experience for everyone who uses your app.

Learn to Code by Making Games -- The Complete Unity Developer

So, you don't want to just make an app; you want to make a game? Well, then, you're going to want to have a look at this massive course that will teach you everything you need to know about making a game in Unity, one of the most flexible game engines that'll work on just about any platform -- Android included.

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There are 293 lectures in this game development course, and it covers a bit of everything. The basics of coding are covered, and you'll actually be making all kinds of basic games as you make your way through all the lectures.

You'll start with simple text adventures, and by the end you'll be making an FPS, a 2.5D game, and an RTS. It sounds intimidating, but it's all done step-by-step, so you can totally handle it!

When we talk about courses with massive user-bases, this one is near the top with over 80,000 students enrolled. It appears that they're all extremely happy with their investment, as the course still has a staggering 4.9 rating! If making an Android (or iOS, or console, or PC) game is on your list of goals, then this course is a must-buy.

Will You Be the Next Android Success Story?

Getting into app development -- whether as a hobby or a new career -- can be intimidating. But these courses will teach you everything, from the absolute basics to advanced UI design, and they'll do it for quite a reasonable price. Who knows, your new career might have been right under your nose this whole time!

Have you always wanted to make an Android app? What's holding you back? Share in the comments!