Get Started with iOS App Development

This course is part of IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Professional Certificate

Instructor: Ramanujam Srinivasan

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

30 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe the iOS environment and the role of Xcode in iOS development
Use the iOS Simulator to test and debug iOS applications
Describe fundamental Swift programming concepts and explore app development with Swift
Apply Swift and SwiftUI programming skills to create basic iOS apps

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

With over 1 billion active iPhone users worldwide, the iOS platform is a critical feature of any mobile app development project. Businesses need professionals with iOS app development capabilities.

This course provides the foundation you need to develop iOS apps, build SwiftUI interfaces, and implement real-world mobile features using Swift 6.2, Xcode 26, and modern Apple frameworks. You’ll design intuitive user interfaces, integrate search and favorites functionality, and apply Apple Intelligence with the Foundation Models framework, enabling you to create, test, and deploy production-ready applications. Further, you’ll set up a complete iOS development environment, including cloud-based Mac options for Windows and Linux users, and gain hands-on experience building a full SwiftUI app from scratch. And through guided labs, interactive learning activities, and role-play scenarios that simulate real development workflows and decision-making, you’ll strengthen your practical, problem-solving skills . Start building your iOS app development skills today and add in-demand capabilities to your resume employers are look for now!

In this module, you will be introduced to the iOS environment and the Xcode integrated development environment (IDE). You will gain insight into the components, key features, essential tools, and key concepts for developing apps on iOS. You will also explore Xcode, its interface, and key features. In addition, you will learn to create new Xcode projects, manage them with Project Navigator, enhance workflows with Editor features, and use Git for team coordination. You will also have the opportunity to set up and explore the Xcode IDE and the iOS Simulator.

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments4 plugins

5 videosTotal 33 minutes

Course Introduction3 minutes
Introduction to iOS Development8 minutes
Explore Xcode Features8 minutes
Set Up the Xcode Environment6 minutes
iOS App Development Process7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 7 minutes

Course Overview3 minutes
How to Make the Most of This Course1 minute
Module Summary: Introduction to iOS Development3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 29 minutes

Graded Quiz: Introduction to iOS Development21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to iOS Development8 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 57 minutes

Lab: Set Up and Explore Xcode IDE Locally30 minutes
[Optional] Reading: Basics of macOS App Development4 minutes
Reading: Xcode Simulator 3 minutes
Lab: Exploring the iOS Simulator20 minutes

In this module, you will explore the key concepts of Swift programming. You will learn about Swift features and concepts, delve into arrays, sets, and dictionaries, and learn how to create collections. You will also gain insight into SwiftUI features and the steps to create a SwiftUI project in Xcode. Additionally, you will learn about naming conventions and using comments and semicolons in the Swift syntax. The module also covers closures, enumerations, properties, and error handling for better data management and recovery. Following these foundational programming concepts, you will practically explore the basics of Swift and SwiftUI and create an iOS app UI.

What's included

5 videos1 reading3 assignments2 plugins

5 videosTotal 34 minutes

Introduction to Swift7 minutes
Swift Language Basics6 minutes
Introduction to SwiftUI8 minutes
Swift Programming Concepts6 minutes
Developing with Swift7 minutes

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Module Summary: Introduction to Swift Programming3 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 33 minutes

Graded Quiz: Introduction to Swift Programming 21 minutes
Practice Quiz: Get Started with Swift6 minutes
Practice Quiz: App Development with Swift6 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 60 minutes

Lab: Swift Dictionaries30 minutes
Lab: Creating an iOS App User Interface - Tip Calculator30 minutes

In this module, you will apply your Swift and SwiftUI programming skills to a comprehensive, hands-on project. You will develop a simple iOS app for managing and displaying recipes. You will be guided through the development process, from defining the recipe model and creating the sample data and views to running the app in the Xcode Simulator. The Course Wrap-Up video will recap the key concepts covered throughout the course. You will also have access to a comprehensive glossary that describes the key terms covered in this course.