Microcredential in
Mobile Application Developer
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Ulster
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
55 Hours
Instruction hours
$2,300.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Launch your career as a Mobile Application Developer with this microcredential! As we all increasingly do more with our smart phones and tablets, the need for innovative, high-quality apps continues to grow. This microcredential will provide you with both fundamental knowledge in computer science and essential skills in mobile application development for both Android and Apple iOS operating systems. You will gain experience with Java and Swift and also explore video game development. Grounded in the fundamentals of computer science, successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, internships to help you build your portfolio, and to immediately apply for entry or junior level jobs such as app maintenance and support specialist, mobile app tester, junior developer, or programming specialist.
An online microcredential from SUNY Ulster (55 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Ulster. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Mobile Application Developer Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Computer Science
Mobile Application Development
Software Development
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Algorithms
Debugging
Android Applications
Animations
Apple XCode
Data Structures
Encapsulation (Networking)
Functional Programming
Java (Programming Language)
Swift (Programming Language)
Video Game Development
Career outlook
Related occupations: IT Support Specialist, Help Desk Technician, Junior Developer
Entry-level IT roles often require a certification rather than a degree.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)
Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.
Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.