MOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPEr
Mobile Application Developer:
Be the future.
Join the tech revolution! Build apps.
WE'RE DIFFERENT.
SO ARE YOU.
OURDIFFERENCE
OURDIFFERENCE
* SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
CAREER TRAINING.FOR YOUR FUTURE.
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Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indictive of the possible job outcomes for future and current students. SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMOBILE APPLICATION DEVELOPER CAREER
Why would you want to be a Mobile App Developer?
What is a Mobile App Developer?
Where can a Mobile App Developer work?
What skills do you need to be a Mobile App Developer?
Do you need any certifications to become a Mobile App Developer?
Do you need training to become a Mobile App Developer?
While it is possible to learn mobile app development on your own, training from a reputable trade school can be extremely beneficial. A structured program can help you learn the necessary skills faster, gain hands-on experience, and receive guidance from experienced instructors.
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI. It is not required to attend SCI to attain a job or earn a certain salary in a field of employment. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indicative of those for future and current students.
CAREER TRAINING.YOU CAN TRUST
ACCREDITED
Southern Careers Institute is Accredited by the Commission of the Council of Occupational Education.
APPROVED
Southern Careers Institute is Approved for training by The Texas Workforce Commission.
HERE'S EXACTLY WHAT YOU GET AS AMOBILE APP DEVELOPER TRAINEE
CERTIFICATIONS
QuickBooks Certified User – Online
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word
SKILLS
MDO100 Introduction to iOS Development
MDO101 Programming Foundations in Swift
MDO102 Programming Foundations in Objective-C
MDO103 Mobile UI
MDO104 Mobile Data
MDO105 App Services and Systems
MDO106 App Store and Deployment
MDO107 Analytics and Monitoring
MDO108 Agile Project Management
MDO109 Individual Project
SWD106 Mobile Apps & Responsive Design
SWD107 Agile Project Management & Career Skills
SWD108 Deployment & Web Security
SWD109 Group Project
Course Descriptions
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: None
The Introduction to iOS Development course prepares students to begin developing apps for the iOS platform by providing the foundational knowledge of the platform and tools required. Students will become familiar with the iOS operating system, the Xcode IDE and the Git source control system.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO100
The Programming Foundations in Swift course will give students a foundation in using the Swift language to develop mobile apps for the iOS platform. Swift is the current and recommended language provided for developing mobile apps on iOS. This course will give students a solid foundation in which they can develop new iOS apps.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO100
The Programming Foundations in Objective-C course will give students a foundation in using the Objective-C language to develop mobile apps for the iOS platform. Objective-C is the initial language for iOS and is the most common language in existing apps today. This course will give students a solid foundation in which they can support and extend existing iOS apps.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO101
The Mobile UI Course will introduce students to modern standards and best practices when creating User Interfaces for their iOS apps. Students will learn about the recommended design practices such as the Human Interface Guidelines and how to leverage UIKit to create effective user experiences.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO101
The Mobile Data course prepares students with the essential knowledge to manipulate and store application data whether locally on the device or in a cloud-based service. iOS CoreData is covered as well as techniques to offload authentication and storage to Platform as Service (PaaS) providers.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO101
This application frameworks course introduces students to a variety of pre-existing frameworks that offer commonly used functionality such as health monitoring, maps, augmented reality, home automation, and voice recognition.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO101
The App Store and Deployment Course introduces students to the processes required to publish and monetize their iOS App. Students will learn about the mobile deployment process, how to structure beta tests using TestFlight and how to provision and deploy an app to the App Store.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO101
The Analytics and Monitoring Course prepares students with the skills needed to monitor engagement and performance of their iOS apps. Students will leverage modern analytics platforms such as flurry or Google analytics to track user activity as well as notifications on crash reports and application faults.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: MDO101
This course covers the Agile software development methodology in use in many teams in the software industry today. Students will learn the various roles on an Agile team and how to be a successful member of a team. The class will also cover scrum, sprints, task estimation and bidding, and other parts of an Agile Project.
Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 110 / Total 160 / Quarter Credits 10.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: Final Course
The Individual Project course combines each part of the program into an individual project for the student. Each student will work independently to create a project specific to the program. This project is due at the end of the course.
Hours: Theory 30 / Laboratory 30 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.5 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: SWD103, SWD104, SWD105
This course covers mobile application development. Students will learn how to use cross-compilation tools to develop native mobile apps using a non-native language and/or native languages. The class will also cover software testing, application hosting, and system build.
Hours: Theory 20 / Laboratory 40 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.0 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: SWD103, SWD104, SWD105
This course covers the Agile software development methodology in use in many teams in the software industry today. Students will learn the different roles on an Agile team and how to be a successful part of one. The class will cover scrum, sprints, task estimation and bidding, and other parts of an Agile project.
Hours: Theory 20 / Laboratory 40 / Total 60 / Quarter Credits 4.0 / Outside Hours 15 / Prerequisites: SWD102
The Deployment course is an introduction to building and deploying applications to cloud hosting providers. Students will develop a foundational understanding of the benefits and process of deploying a web application to a cloud hosting provider.
Hours: Theory 50 / Laboratory 110 / Total 160 / Quarter Credits 11.5 / Outside Hours 40 / Prerequisites: Final Course
This course combines many parts of software development to develop a full-stack application as part of an Agile Project Team. Each student will participate in several roles, including making contributions to the code base. The team will have daily scrum meetings to cover tasks and will work separately to complete them. The final project will be presented at graduation before potential employers.
FACT: TODAY'S EMPLOYERSNEED YOUR SKILLS
Software Developers
Occupation Code:15-1252
| Location | Mean Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Austin | $112,520 |
| Brownsville-Harligen | $96,330 |
| Corpus Christi | $98,820 |
| Pharr | $83,420 |
| San Antonio North & South | $106,870 |
| Waco | $106,530 |
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI. It is not required to attend SCI to attain a job or earn a certain salary in a field of employment. Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indicative of those for future and current students.
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FINANCIAL AID. THE SIMPLE WAY.
We're here to make sure you can afford the career training you need. Our combination of grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, military, and Veteran education benefits are here to ensure a stress-free experience that works around your finances.
As an accredited post-secondary institution, SCI has various federal financial assistance programs available for qualified students enrolled in SCI programs. This does not apply to seminar students. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
What makes Southern Careers Institute different?
We give students an alternative to expensive, four-year degrees. Employers are looking for specific skills from candidates they can hire with confidence. Our coursework goes deeper than pen and paper, providing hands-on learning opportunities that set us apart from the competition. Our goal is to provide you with an education that will empower your future.
What if I’ve been out of school for a while?
That’s okay! At Southern Careers Institute, we have had a plethora of students successfully complete their programs after being away from school for long periods of time. We’re ready to meet you where you’re at, providing a community-based learning environment where you’ll feel right at home as you readjust to life as a student!
What can I expect to gain from Southern Careers Institute?
Southern Careers Institute provides you with the training you need to sit for certifications in your chosen field. Whether it’s our Medical Assistant training program, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program, Pharmacy Technician program, Business Accounting Specialist program, HVAC program, or any other educational programs available, you will receive training to tackle industry-specific certifications.
I don’t know if I can afford training. Is there financial aid available?
As an accredited school, we participate in many financial aid programs and available grants to make your education more affordable. Contact us today and our financial aid officers will explain the process and answer all of your questions.
How can I obtain more information?
Click here or call 1.833.SCI.TEXAS today to speak with one of our admissions representatives, who will be happy to schedule an appointment to answer all of your questions.
Is Southern Careers Institute accredited school?
Southern Careers Institute is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
Council on Occupational Education
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Does Southern Careers Institute accept credits from other schools?
If you are a student transferring from another school, you must provide a transcript and detailed course descriptions for review prior to starting school. Please be advised that the acceptance of credits from another school/state board is at the sole discretion of Southern Careers Institute.
Does Southern Careers Institute offer classes in any other language than English?
Our students must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. At this time, programs are not offered in any language other than English.
