IT Mobile App Development

This program prepares students for entry-level roles as mobile app developers, programmers, or software quality assurance technicians. Graduates gain hands-on experience with Python, Java, and C++, develop problem-solving and algorithm design skills, and learn to implement all stages of the software development lifecycle, from design to testing and maintenance.

Graduates with a certificate will have the basic knowledge, skills, and abilities to obtain an entry-level position as a mobile app developer, programmer, or software quality assurance technician. 

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to plan and manage app development projects.
• Analyze, design, develop, and test web and mobile applications to meet business and industry needs.
• Design native mobile apps with effective UI/UX that meet Google Play and Apple App Store standards.
• Use procedural and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to create functional and interactive applications.

Career Pathway

Students who complete the Mobile App Development certificate gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed for entry-level roles as mobile app developers, programmers, or software quality assurance technicians. Many of the credits earned can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Software Development at EC3, as well as transferred to bachelor’s degree programs in computer science at participating PA TRAC colleges, providing a clear pathway to further education and career advancement. 

• Individuals with a certificate in IT App Development are prepared to enter the workforce in jobs such as:
  • Mobile App Developer
  • Programmer
  • Software Quality Assurance Technician
• Students should be prepared to complete the following certification exams:
  • App Development with Swift Associate (iOS)
  • App Development with Swift Certified User (iOS certification also requires experience in field)
  • Associate Android Developer (Google)

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