Retired courses - Mobile Application Developer

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Learn the fundamentals of mobile application development on Android, Windows Phone and iOS operating systems in just 3 days. You’ll use Software Development Kits (SDKs) to create mobile applications and emulators in various screen sizes.

On this accelerated CIW Mobile Application Developer course, you’ll learn how to:

• Develop, compile, test and debug a basic mobile application
• Explain software development principles, like Agile and Object Oriented Design (OOD)
• Use mobile application development for social media networks

Get certified with Firebrand, a CIW Authorised Training Partner. You’ll study official CIW courseware and take the CIW Mobile Application Developer exam at the end of your course. This exam is covered by your Certification Guarantee.

Students and professionals in all industries will benefit from this certification, including professionals working in healthcare, legal, marketing, graphic and business sectors.

Mobile applications development business essentials

• Development goals
• Limitations
• Market challenges
• Opportunities

Mobile application development basics

• Including architectural models
• Front-end client types
• Back-end services
• Cloud-based hosting
• End-to-end processes
• Software Development Kits (SDKs)
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

Mobile operating systems

• Apple iOS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows Phone
• Advantages and disadvantages of specialising
• Software development principles, techniques and frameworks
• Mobile application development
• Agile
• Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Release and iteration planning

Mobile application development

• Develop, compile, debug and test a basic mobile application for Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows Phone operating systems
• Utilise emulators to mimic various screen sizes

Mobile application development for social media networks

• Facebook
• Google
• Twitter
• Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Interoperability with OpenSocial
• Development environments
• Implementation and distribution of social media apps

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

• CIW Mobile Web Application Developer Exam

You should possess an understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.

You are also recommended to possess one or more of the following certifications or equivalent knowledge:

• CIW Site Development Associate
• CIW User Interface Designer
• CIW Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 Specialist

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

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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