Learn React Native
Learn React Native is a beginner-level online course from Codecademy in React. It is structured in 8 modules with 6 stated learning outcomes, over 13h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 1.1K ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our React courses collection, where we compare it against 13 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 13h |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1.1K reviews) |
| Price | Free |
About this course
This course helps you Learn React Native to build mobile applications. You will use TypeScript and React to create apps that run on both iOS and Android. The curriculum focuses on practical skills for developing cross-platform mobile experiences.
The program begins by explaining how Expo and React Native work together. You learn to use core components in React Native apps and add custom styles to these components. The course covers building interactive user interfaces and implementing React Navigation to create multi-screen applications. You also learn to handle data for mobile applications and implement platform-specific functionality. The final sections cover deployment and suggest next steps for your development journey.
Upon completing this free course, you can develop functional mobile apps using React Native. You will be able to structure your app, apply custom styling, and manage navigation between different screens. You can also handle data within your mobile applications and consider platform-specific needs. The skills gained prepare you to build basic mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
This course is designed for beginners to React Native, but it requires prior knowledge of JavaScript and React. The course lists "Learn JavaScript" and "Learn React" as prerequisites, so it is not for those new to programming or the React library. It focuses specifically on mobile app development using React Native.
If you are looking to build web applications with React or explore other aspects of the React ecosystem, other courses might be more suitable. For example, to learn advanced React concepts for web development, consider Next.js & React - The Complete Guide. If your goal is full-stack development involving React, courses like FULL STACK JAVA DEV: JAVA + JSP + SPRING + BOOT + JS + REACT or Become a Java Full Stack Developer with React & Spring Boot offer broader scope. For specialized React topics, Microfrontends with React: A Complete Developer's Guide is an option. For another dedicated React Native option, explore React Native: Mobile App Development (CLI) [2026]. You can find more options in our main React courses hub.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- Learn JavaScript
- Learn React
What this course covers
8 modulesThe 8-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 13h.
Module 1 · React Native Fundamentals
Module 2 · Styling Components
Module 3 · Building Interactive UIs
Module 4 · Navigation
Module 5 · Working with Data
Module 6 · Platform-Specific Considerations
Module 7 · Deployment
Module 8 · Next Steps
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 1.1K learners on Codecademy (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
Same topic, different trade-offs — here's who runs each one and what it's best at.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn React Native This | Codecademy | 4.3★ | Free | 13h | Quickest to finish (13h) |
| Microfrontends with React: A Complete Developer's Guide |
 Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| React Basics |
 Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 29h 44m | Beginner-friendly · 29h 44m |
| Next.js & React - The Complete Guide |
Udemy
|
4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
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Common questions
Is Learn React Native free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Learn React Native come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Learn React Native take?
Codecademy lists it at 13h. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Learn React Native suitable for beginners?
Yes. Codecademy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Learn React Native cover?
It is organised into 8 modules, starting with React Native Fundamentals and going on to Styling Components, Building Interactive UIs, Navigation, Working with Data, among others. The full outline is on this page.