Mobile App development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining mobile applications and frameworks.

Take your first step towards a career in mobile app development with this introduction to one of the most in-demand programming languages and the foundation of the Android operating system. Designed for beginners, this Specialization will teach you core programming concepts and equip you to write programs to solve complex problems.

In addition, you will gain the foundational skills a software engineer needs to solve real-world problems, from designing algorithms to testing and debugging your programs.

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on journey into building fully functional mobile applications from the ground up. You will learn the entire development lifecycle, from idea to app store publication.

• • Fundamentals of Mobile Design: Master core UI/UX principles specific to mobile, including responsive design, touch interfaces, navigation patterns, and accessibility.

  • Native iOS Development (Swift): Learn to build apps for iPhone and iPad using Apple’s Swift programming language and the Xcode IDE. Work with frameworks like UIKit and SwiftUI.

  • Native Android Development (Kotlin): Learn to build apps for the Android ecosystem using Google’s preferred language, Kotlin, and Android Studio. Understand Views, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design.

  • Cross-Platform Development (React Native/Flutter): Explore frameworks that allow you to write code once and deploy it to both iOS and Android, significantly increasing your reach and efficiency.

  • Working with APIs and Data: Connect your apps to the internet by fetching and sending data to RESTful APIs. Learn to handle JSON and manage local data storage (SQLite, Realm, Core Data).

  • Mobile Hardware Integration: Learn to access and utilize a device’s native features, such as the camera, GPS/location services, push notifications, and sensors.

  • State Management: Understand crucial concepts for managing data and state within your application efficiently as it grows in complexity.

  • Publishing & Deployment: Navigate the process of preparing an app for release, including generating signing keys, creating store listings, and submitting your app to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

  • Introduction to Agile for Mobile Teams: Learn the project management methodologies used by professional mobile development teams.

2-3 hours / Session
3 Session / Week for 24 Weeks

On-site: N689,000
Online Classes: In-view

To ensure a successful learning experience, students should meet the following prerequisites:

• Basic Programming Knowledge: Familiarity with fundamental programming concepts (e.g., variables, loops, functions) is highly recommended. Some introductory courses may provide pre-work to cover this.

• Equipment:

  • For iOS Development: A Mac computer (macOS required to run Xcode). An iPhone or iPad for testing is beneficial but not mandatory (simulators are available).

  • For Android Development: A computer running Windows, Mac, or Linux that meets the requirements for Android Studio.

• Dedication: A commitment to the full time schedule is required for the immersive program. For part-time, students must dedicate significant hours outside of class for practice and projects.

• Mindset: A passion for mobile technology, problem-solving skills, creativity, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and paradigms quickly.