2-course program: $1,800
With the explosion in the use of smart phones and tablets, including Android and iPhone/iPad, our Mobile Application Developer Certificate program gives students a very relevant and exciting skillset. The Mobile App Program focuses on the skills needed to code mobile apps for Android and iPhone environments. Coverage begins by introducing the Android IDE environment to develop and test Android apps for smartphones and tablets. Android development specific topics include using standard widgets like buttons, check boxes, date/time pickers and images. Additionally, students will learn to develop native mobile applications for the iPhone with Swift using the Xcode interface. Throughout the course students will work with Apple’s Cocoa Touch UI Framework and learn to implement Apple’s delegate design pattern that is used in many APIs. Additionally, optional mobile app development courses include Objective-C for iOS and Microsoft’s cross-platform Xamarin programming environment that allows for development of iOS and Android application simultaneously.
After completing the Mobile Application Development Certificate program students will have enough hands-on experience and skills to pursue an entry-level mobile app developer position. As a developer, students will be able to develop for both Android and iOS applications. iOS apps are written using the Swift language, while Android apps are written in Java, so students will gain these skillsets helping them become better mobile app developers and coders. If a student chooses to take the optional Xamarin course, they will benefit by learning C# fundamentals as well. When searching for entry-level employment after the competition of the program, an entry-level mobile app developer can expect to make between $46,000 and $69,000.
Learning mobile application development skills on-demand with personal facilitation enables students to learn a valuable and relevant skillset within the confines of their schedule. Students will complete Mobile App Development labs remotely and on a dedicated lab machine. Our unique commitment to helping students become mobile app developers is clear through the assignment of a personal instructor as your course facilitator. Facilitators can answer questions relating to labs and ensure that lectures and content is understood. Facilitators have extensive experience in developing mobile apps and are meant to be a resource to enhance student learning. Learn more about our on-demand training here.
At Bright Star Institute, we are happy to help you find the right IT Certificate program to match your career goals. Whether its our Mobile Application Developer Certificate or any other feel free to discuss with a course advisor. Reach an advisor at 302.335.8868, or you may request information here.
Students who do not have any programming experience may attend the introductory Learning to Program with Java course at no additional cost.
| Required Courses | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| Android™ Application Development | 35 hours | |
| Swift Programming for iPhone® and iPad® Applications | 35 hours |
Optional courses can be added to the base certificate track for an additional $900 each.
Students who do not have C# experience may elect to attend the introductory Learning to Program with C# course at no additional cost, if they take it immediately before the Xamarin Cross-Platform Mobile Application Development course.
| Optional Courses | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| iOS Programming for iPhone® and iPad® Applications Using Objective-C | 35 hours | |
| Xamarin Cross-Platform Mobile Application Development | 35 hours |
Feel free to call us to discuss your desired curriculum – one of our advisors will be happy to discuss your training objectives and confirm that your goals and selected courses align. Your advisor will assist you in customizing the appropriate track to your personal situation.
After enrollment and speaking to your advisor, payment can be made anytime prior to your chosen start date for your first course. For multi-course certificate programs, you may pay for each course as you start it (pay as you go). Financing is also available.