IBM
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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Flexible schedule
5 months at 10 hours a week
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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(390 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
5 months at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

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

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121 practice exercises

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

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 Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Software Design, Software Development, Programming Principles, Cloud Development, Agile Methodology, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Application Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Design Patterns, and Web Development

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

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

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, Web Applications, DevOps, Version Control, 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, Web Development, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, and Responsive Web Design

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Instructors

IBM Skills Network Team
IBM
83 Courses1,558,754 learners
Michelle Saltoun
IBM
2 Courses267,280 learners
Muhammad Yahya
IBM
5 Courses92,573 learners

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