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iOS Developer

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Status: Learn at your own pace

Status: No experience required

$140,200 median salary*

11,382 jobs available*

Top 6 skills needed for iOS Developer

Category: Swift

Category: Xcode

Category: React

Category: UI/UX

Category: Data Structures

Category: App Lifecycles

Common job titles

iOS Devleoper
iOS Engineer

If you like creative challenges, building better user experiences, and using Apple products, this role is for you.

As an iOS developer, you’ll build and write code for mobile apps hosted on iOS, an operating system used on Apple devices like iPhones and iPads. You’ll be involved in the entire software development process including designing, coding, and testing designs. You’ll analyze user needs when designing the app for launch and make improvements post-launch. iOS developers create engaging iOS apps within the Xcode program using the Swift programming language developed by Apple.

* Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)

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Meta iOS Developer

Meta

Professional Certificate

Meta iOS Developer

Have you ever wanted to build outstanding mobile apps like Facebook and Instagram? This Professional Certificate will teach you how to build applications for iOS devices and start a new career as an iOS Developer. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to create and run a mobile app powered by iOS operating systems. In this program, you’ll learn: Essential iOS programming concepts and the tools needed to develop applications Create user interfaces (UIs) for mobile apps using SwiftUI Manage the lifecycle and data collections of mobile applications Work with web technologies and manage data on iOS applications Build an iOS app Create cross-platform applications using React Native Prepare for technical interviews for iOS developer roles Any third-party trademarks and other intellectual property (including logos and icons) referenced in the learning experience remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Coursera’s use of third-party intellectual property does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between Coursera and the owners of these trademarks or other intellectual property.

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Taught by Meta Staff

47,029

learners currently enrolled globally

4.6

(1,608 ratings)

Average: 15 months (3 hours/week)

12 courses

Average: 15 months (3 hours/week)

12 courses

Skills you'll gain

iOS App Development, Application development, Mobile Development, Version Control, Github, Bash (Unix Shell) +26 more

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Build Your First React Website (Part II)
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