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App Development Courses

App development courses can help you learn programming languages like Java and Swift, user interface design, and mobile app architecture. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and integrating APIs to enhance functionality. Many courses introduce tools such as Android Studio and Xcode, along with frameworks like React Native and Flutter, that support creating cross-platform applications and streamlining the development process.

Popular App Development Courses and Certifications

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    IBM

    Introduction to Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, Mobile Development Tools, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Android Studio, Application Development, Swift Programming, React Native, Apple Xcode, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Cross Platform Development, Software Testing, Cloud Hosting, Data Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Apple Xcode, Android Studio, Android Development, React Redux, Apple iOS, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Android (Operating System), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Experience Design, AI Personalization

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, iOS Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Android Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Cross Platform Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Debugging, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Meta Android Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Android Studio, Restful API, Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Unix Commands, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Kotlin, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Gradle, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Virtual Environment, Extensible Markup Language (XML), UI Components

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), JUnit, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Maintainability, Software Design Patterns, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integration Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Mobile Development, Software Testing, Testability, Software Engineering, System Testing, Java Programming, Java, Application Security, Software Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Mobile Development, Google Sheets, Application Development, Application Design, Application Deployment, Data Structures, User Accounts, Personalized Service, User Feedback, Web Development, Marketing

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    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

    Build toward a degree

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Programming, Data Management, Data Structures

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Mastering Android App Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Jetpack, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular app development courses

  • Introduction to Mobile App Development: IBM
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps: IBM
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • Meta Android Developer: Meta
  • Introduction to Android Mobile Application Development : Meta
  • Android App Development: Vanderbilt University
  • Meta React Native: Meta
  • Build a mobile app with Google Sheets on Glide and no coding: Coursera
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta

Frequently Asked Questions about App Development

Start by identifying what kind of apps you want to build—Android, iOS, cross-platform, or web apps—and which language or tools you want to learn (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Swift, Flutter, React Native).

  • For Android, try Advanced Programming in Kotlin or Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate.
  • For iOS, explore iOS App Development with Swift Specialization.
  • Want cross-platform? Consider Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps by IBM.
  • Interested in web-based apps? Try Meta Front-End Developer Certificate, which teaches React and responsive design.‎

These beginner-friendly courses provide a gentle introduction to building your first app, no prior experience required:

  • Build Your First Android App (Project-Centered Course) by CentraleSupélec – A step-by-step guide for new Android developers.
  • Getting Started with Flutter & Dart by Packt – Great for learners interested in modern cross-platform development.
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS – Ideal for web app learners who want to understand the front-end stack.‎
  • A course teaches a focused topic—such as mobile UI design, Android activities, or Swift programming, such as Flutter and Dart: Developing iOS, Android, and Mobile Apps.
  • A Specialization provides a sequence of related courses—for example, Flutter & Dart - Complete App Development Course Specialization.
  • A Professional Certificate prepares you for a career in app development, with hands-on projects, portfolio building, and job-aligned skills—like the Meta Android Developer Certificate or IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Certificate, which includes web and mobile components.‎

App development, also known as mobile app development, is the process of creating software applications for mobile devices. Apps are designed to take advantage of the particular form, function, and features of mobile devices and their respective operating systems. The business of app development is a highly profitable one, with recent estimates showing that by 2023, mobile app development may produce over $935 billion from a combination of in-app advertising and app downloads.

The main platform formats for app development are Android and iOS. Android apps generally use Java programming, and developers can seek help with the Android software development kit. Apps for the iOS platform are for the iPhone and iPad. Developers use the Objective-C coding language in an IDE (integrated development environment) called Xcode (Mac-only) to develop apps for the iPhone or iPad.‎

Knowing why you want to learn app development, whether for creating your own apps, enhancing your career, or starting a business, can guide your efforts. Regular practice with coding, UI/UX design, and testing is essential. Join communities like Stack Overflow or GitHub for support and collaboration. Work on real projects like developing small apps or contributing to open-source projects. Meta Android Developer Professional Certificate by Meta offers comprehensive training in app development.‎

App developers may get hired by big technology companies, but there are many smaller companies that may hire app programmers strictly to conceive, create, and sell mobile apps. Software engineers are moving away from focusing their creative energies solely on designing entertainment and gaming apps and branching out instead to apps that can help people, like apps for travel, event planning apps, safety apps, parenting apps, health and fitness apps, and tax management apps.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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