Rust for Programmers
A quick primer on the fundamentals of the Rust programming language for experienced programmers.
Rust for Programmers is an intermediate-level online course from Codecademy in Rust. It is structured in 8 modules, over 1h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.0/5 from 183 ratings on Codecademy.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 1h |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.0★ (183 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
Level and time commitment
What this course covers
8 modulesThe 8-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 1h.
Module 1 · Getting Started
Module 2 · Basic Syntax
Module 3 · Control Flow
Module 4 · Functions
Module 5 · Types
Module 6 · Traits and Generics
Module 7 · Macros
Module 8 · Libraries and Tooling
What learners rate it
Rated 4.0/5 by 183 learners on Codecademy (checked 6 Nov 2026).
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Common questions
Is Rust for Programmers 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 Rust for Programmers 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 Rust for Programmers take?
Codecademy lists it at 1h. 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 Rust for Programmers suitable for beginners?
Codecademy lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
What does Rust for Programmers cover?
It is organised into 8 modules, starting with Getting Started and going on to Basic Syntax, Control Flow, Functions, Types, among others. The full outline is on this page.