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This course is ideal for beginners eager to learn the fundamental concepts that underpin the Swift programming language. Explore the basic programming concepts and data structures that are core to any language, while discovering the unique aspects that make Swift as versatile as it is today.
In this course, you will receive hands-on practice utilizing these concepts. More specifically, you will learn how to use constants and variables with different data types and explore how to sort and store information in collection types such as arrays, tuples and dictionaries. Finally, you will discover how to make your code reusable and more expressive by using functions and closures. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
•	Demonstrate a working knowledge of general programming principles
•	Prepare your computer system for Swift programming
•	Show understanding of Swift syntax and how to control the flow of code
•	Demonstrate knowledge of how to declare, use and modify constants and variables
•	Differentiate between the different types of operators and their functions
•	Demonstrate how to create simple control flow patterns and call functions using Swift

This is a beginner course for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in iOS development. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior web development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

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Beginner Level

None! Learners do not need prior Swift development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Approx. 26 hours to complete

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What you will learn

General programming principles
Working with constants, variables, data types and data structures
Using functions and closures

Skills you will gain

iOS App Development
Application development
Swift Programming
Web Development

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

None! Learners do not need prior Swift development experience. Only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

9 hours to complete

Introduction to programming in Swift

9 hours to complete

16 videos (Total 75 min), 22 readings, 12 quizzes

16 videos

Introduction to the program3mIntroduction to the course1mWhat kinds of careers use Swift?4mHow is Swift used in the real world5mWelcome to Xcode and the playground app2mIntroduction to programming3mConstants, variables and data types in Swift7mUsing operators in Swift6mStrings in Swift7mBooleans and logical operators3mIf, if/else and else/if statements8mBasic loops in Swift6mNested loops, break and continue3mIntroduction to optionals2mOptionals5mModule summary: Introduction to programming in Swift2m

22 readings

Course syllabus15mHow to be successful in this course10mAdditional resources5mHow to complete exercises5mExercise: Working with constants and variables30mSolution: Working with constants and variables5mExercise: Operators and data types30mSolution: Operators and data types5mExercise: Working with strings in Swift30mSolution: Working with strings in Swift10mAdditional resources5mSwitch statements10mExercise: Work with conditional statements in Swift30mSolution: Work with conditional statements in Swift5mAdditional resources5mExamples of loops in Swift30mExercise: Using conditions and loops30mSolution: Using conditions and loops5mAdditional resources5mExercise: Work with optionals in Swift30mSolution: Work with optionals in Swift5mAdditional resources5m

12 practice exercises

Self review: Working with constants and variables5mSelf-review: Operators and data types5mKnowledge check: Constants, variables, data types and operators15mSelf review: Working with strings in Swift5mKnowledge check: Strings18mSelf-review: Work with conditional statements in Swift9mKnowledge check: Conditional statements15mKnowledge check: Loops15mSelf-review: Using conditions and loops10mSelf-review: Work with optionals in Swift5mKnowledge check: Optionals15mModule quiz: Introduction to programming in Swift30m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Data structures

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 29 min), 9 readings, 7 quizzes

6 videos

Arrays7mUsing different types with arrays4mTuples4mDictionaries6mUsing loops with collection types3mModule summary: Data structures2m

9 readings

Exercise: Arrays in Swift30mSolution: Arrays in Swift5mExercise: Tuples30mSolution: Tuples5mExercise: Dictionaries in Swift30mSolution: Dictionaries in Swift5mExercise: Using loops with collection types30mSolution: Using loops with collection types5mAdditional resources5m

7 practice exercises

Self-review: Arrays in Swift5mSelf-review: Tuples10mKnowledge check: Arrays and tuples30mSelf-review: Dictionaries in Swift5mSelf review: Using loops with collection types5mKnowledge check: Collections24mModule quiz: Data structures30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Functions and closures

5 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 25 min), 13 readings, 6 quizzes

5 videos

Introduction to functions7mFunctions in practice5mIntroduction to closures4mUsing closures to sort an array5mModule summary: Functions and closures2m

13 readings

Functions examples10mExercise: Practice using functions30mSolution: Practice using functions5mMore function examples10mExercise: Practice writing succinctly expressive functions30mSolution: Practice writing succinctly expressive functions5mAdditional resources5mClosures examples10mExercise: Practice using closures30mSolution: Practice using closures5mExercise: Use functions to modularize a program30mSolution: Use functions to modularize a program5mAdditional resources5m

6 practice exercises

Self-review: Practice using functions5mSelf-review: Practice writing succinctly expressive functions5mKnowledge check: Functions24mSelf review: Practice using closures5mSelf-review: Use functions to modularize a program5mModule quiz: Functions and closures30m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Structures and classes

4 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 30 min), 7 readings, 5 quizzes

7 videos

What is a Structure?6mWorking with structures4mWhat are mutating methods?4mClasses in Swift4mReference types and value types3mCreating classes with stored and computed properties3mModule summary: Structures and classes2m

7 readings

Adding properties and methods to structures15mExercise: Create a structure with a mutating method30mSolution: Create a structure with a mutating method10mAdditional resources5mExercise: Create classes with stored and computed properties30mSolution: Create classes with stored and computed properties10mAdditional resources5m

5 practice exercises

Self review: Create a structure with a mutating method9mKnowledge check: Structures18mSelf review: Create classes with stored and computed properties6mKnowledge check: Classes in Swift15mModule quiz: Structures and classes30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS IN SWIFT

by RSDec 1, 2022

Very well structured material and well-thought approach to learning by the instructor, I highly recommend this course.

by RDOct 3, 2022

Great course! I feel some homework was missing to practice, which is key to success!

by ACJan 25, 2023

Provided a concise knowledge of programming fundamentals, as well as a good structure for building programs in Swift.

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