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IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Professional Certificate
IBM

IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Professional Certificate

Get job-ready as a mobile app developer. Build iOS and Android mobile app development skills and practical experience employers look for in just 6 months. No programming experience needed.

IBM Skills Network Team
Michelle Saltoun
Muhammad Yahya

Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team

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5 months at 10 hours a week
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4.7

(388 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Job-ready, in-demand cross-platform mobile app development skills employers need, with a portfolio you can talk about in interviews

  • UI/UX concepts and front-end & backend tools, frameworks, and languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • How to build Android apps using Android Studio, Java, Kotlin, and iOS apps using Swift and Xcode 

  • How to build cross-platform apps using Flutter, Dart, and React Native

Overview

What’s included

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Taught in English
135 practice exercises

Professional Certificate - 14 course series

What you'll learn

  • An all-around understanding of the mobile app landscape and the components of an app, including front end, back end, data management, and hosting

  • The features and limitations of popular mobile app development languages, frameworks, and tools

  • An understanding of the integrated development environments (IDEs) and tools used for mobile app development, including testing tools and emulators

  • How to build a career in mobile app development, having created your own mobile app development career plan

Skills you'll gain

Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Cloud Hosting, Flutter (Software), Android Studio, iOS Development, Apple Xcode, React Native, Mobile Development Tools, Web Applications, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Application Frameworks, and Software Testing

What you'll learn

  • Explain the principles of software engineering, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and software development tools, technologies, and stacks

  • Differentiate between programming language types and apply basic programming constructs such as loops, conditionals, and functions using Python

  • Summarize key software architecture and design approaches, including common architectural and deployment patterns

  • Outline the roles, skills, and career paths in software engineering

Skills you'll gain

Software Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Front-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Computer Programming, Software Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Unified Modeling Language, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Python Programming, Scrum (Software Development), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, and Software Design

What you'll learn

  • Describe the Android development environment, including major programming languages, frameworks, and tools

  • Explain the Android development process and explore the use of Android Studio

  • Apply UI concepts and leverage AI to develop dynamic apps on Android

  • Practice hands-on to build and test a fitness tracker app for Android

Skills you'll gain

Android Studio, Android Development, UI Components, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Human Computer Interaction, Android (Operating System), Development Environment, Mobile Development Tools, Usability, and Development Testing

What you'll learn

  • Explain design, UI/UX concepts, best practices of visual development, and the key duties and responsibilities of a UI/UX designer.

  • Examine web design methodologies like Responsive Web Design (RWD), and Progressive Web Development.

  • Use Figma, the essential concepts of Figma, and its various features.

  • Develop applications and websites with web development frameworks, like Bootstrap.

Skills you'll gain

Responsive Web Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Typography, Mobile Development, and User Interface (UI)

What you'll learn

  • Describe version control and its place in social and collaborative coding and in DevOps.

  • Explain basic Git concepts such as repositories and branches used for distributed version control and social coding.

  • Create GitHub repositories and branches, and perform pull requests (PRs) and merge operations, to collaborate on a team project.

  • Build your portfolio by creating and sharing an open-source project on GitHub.

Skills you'll gain

GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Version Control, DevOps, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, and Open Source Technology

What you'll learn

  • Describe the Web Application Development Ecosystem and terminology like front-end developer, back-end, server-side, and full stack.

  • Identify the developer tools, online editors like JSFiddle, and integrated development environments (IDEs) for building and testing web applications.

  • Create and structure basic web pages using HTML and style them with CSS.

  • Develop dynamic and interactive web pages using JavaScript, including DOM manipulation, form validation, and client-side scripting techniques.

Skills you'll gain

Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Responsive Web Design, and Scripting

What you'll learn

  • Describe the iOS environment and the role of Xcode in iOS development

  • Use the iOS Simulator to test and debug iOS applications

  • Describe fundamental Swift programming concepts and explore app development with Swift

  • Apply Swift and SwiftUI programming skills to create basic iOS apps

Skills you'll gain

Swift Programming, Git (Version Control System), Apple Xcode, Debugging, Data Management, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), and Application Development

What you'll learn

  • Explain the features and uses of Flutter, along with its components and cross-platform capabilities to create visually appealing apps

  • Analyze Dart programming, its libraries, and the command line to create efficient code for a wide range of functionality

  • Use Flutter widgets to define and control everything on the screen, along with routing to manage navigation between screens

  • Use plugins, manage state, call APIs and add persistence to your app

Skills you'll gain

Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Software Development, Debugging, Software Development Tools, Android Development, iOS Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Apple iOS, Application Development, and Development Environment

What you'll learn

  • Develop interactive user interfaces (UIs) and web applications using JavaScript technologies including React, JSX, and ES6.

  • Build dynamic front-end applications quickly and easily with reusable React components.

  • Employ various React concepts and features, including props, states, hooks, forms, and Redux.

  • Demonstrate your React skills by building several front-end applications such as a shopping cart.

Skills you'll gain

React.js, React Redux, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Javascript, and Full-Stack Web Development

What you'll learn

  • Job-ready skills that employers are looking for by using React Native for mobile app development

  • How to use the features of React DevTools supported by a good understanding of the key components and concepts of React Native

  • How to apply React Native stylesheets, layouts, events, and props to develop cross-platform mobile apps

  • Hands-on practice developing apps with Expo, plus testing and publishing apps by applying app debugging and publishing concepts

Skills you'll gain

React Native, Data Storage Technologies, Data Validation, Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Application Frameworks, Android Development, Debugging, React Redux, Apple iOS, Software Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, React.js, iOS Development, Development Environment, and UI Components

What you'll learn

  • Job-ready mobile app back-end services skills employers look for in less than one month

  • How to apply user interface principles to create intuitive, visually appealing mobile apps and integrate notifications to enhance user engagement.

  • How to publish your app in marketplaces and implement marketing strategies.

  • How to enhance mobile apps with databases like SQLite and cloud services like Firebase.

Skills you'll gain

Mobile Development, React Native, Databases, Flutter (Software), User Interface (UI) Design, Google Analytics, Application Deployment, iOS Development, UI Components, Android Development, Product Support, Marketing Strategies, and Apple iOS

What you'll learn

  • Create a GitHub repository, develop user stories to guide development tasks, and design UX and UI using Figma for a mobile app.

  • Implement login and registration, develop a home screen with navigation, and a detail screen for item-specific info using Flutter or React Native.

  • Implement local storage for data persistence and integrate external APIs to fetch and display real-time data using Flutter or React Native.

  • Add settings for user customization and notification features to enhance engagement, and explore publishing and marketing strategies for your app.

Skills you'll gain

React Native, Flutter (Software), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), User Story, Mobile Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Android Development, iOS Development, GitHub, Data Storage, Mobile Security, and Software Development

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate how to generate code snippets, scripts, and programs using generative AI models

  • Apply generative AI techniques for application design, architecture, bug detection, code refactoring, and program optimization

  • Develop innovative solutions using generative AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and IBM watsonx Code Assistant

  • Explain the challenges and ethical considerations associated with using generative AI for programming, along with strategies for mitigating them

Skills you'll gain

Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Software Testing, Generative AI, CI/CD, Application Security, Software Architecture, Natural Language Processing, DevSecOps, Prompt Engineering, Test Automation, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, and Software Engineering

What you'll learn

  • Understand generative AI concepts for mobile app development

  • Analyze opportunities and challenges in AI-driven app design and marketing

  • Demonstrate proficiency with AI tools like Vertex AI, Dialogflow, and Apple Intelligence

  • Build a mobile app prototype using generative AI tools

Skills you'll gain

Generative AI, Mobile Development, AI Personalization, Anthropic Claude, Application Development, Machine Learning Methods, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Apple iOS, Application Design, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, and Cloud Development

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