iOS App Development

Learn to create complex mobile applications for Apple’s App store on this 3 day accelerated iOS app development course.

Your learning will focus on developing the practical skills to create apps for the iTunes store. You will be using iOS 8 SDK and Xcode 6. Your iOS app development training is hands-on, meaning you’ll be writing, running and testing code throughout the course. Using Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review technique you’ll retain the knowledge faster for application in the real world.

During this 3 day course you will cover a range of fundamental iOS app development topics including:

• Using iOS 8’s audio and video APIs
• Managing calendars, events and dates with Event Kit UI
• Implementing data protection using Keychain
• Developing unique and engaging interfaces with UIKit Dynamics
• Manipulating groups and contacts in the iOS 8 address book

You will cover the following topics

• Using CloudKit APIs to transfer and store information in the cloud
• Creating custom extensions and keyboards
• Using Healthkit to access user health-related information
• Using Homekit to interact with accessories inside the user’s home
• Using UIKit Dynamics to design and create engaging interfaces
• Protecting application data with Keychain
• Creating location-aware and multitasking-aware apps
• Understanding and working with iOS 8 audio and video APIs
• Managing calendars, dates, and events with Event Kit UI
• Unlocking the benefits of the accelerometer and the gyroscope
• Creating a series of working examples for implementing gesture recognition
• Retrieving and manipulating contacts and groups from the iOS Address Book
• Determining a camera’s availability and accessing the iOS Photo Library

You will be provided with the following book:

• iOS 8 Swift Programming Cookbook: Solutions & Examples for iOS Apps

Excellent typing skills are recommended to successfully complete this course.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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