IT and Software Development

Web and Mobile Application Design and Development Bootcamp

325 Hours
Beginner
English

Do you want to create the next big web or mobile app? Are you interested in learning how to create apps easily and swiftly, while gaining a certification that will help you get started along a new career path? Maybe you want to learn about application design, so you can create apps for your own business or just for fun. Then, the Web and Mobile Application Design and Development course is a perfect place to start. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, does not expect or require any previous programming or design experience. You will learn the skills you need through our real-world project based learning approach. By the time you are done you will have a series of apps that demonstrate your understanding, a portfolio showing the breadth of your work and a certification* that tells the world that you have what it takes. The certification exam for this course is administered by the WebProfessionals.org association. You will gain the design and technical skills needed to go from concept to finished product. You will learn how to determine customer needs, create a project plan and produce the application. You will acquire and practice the programming skills needed to develop quality mobile applications. As you work through the real-world projects, you will develop interpersonal skills in communication, and project management. You will learn not only how to design an app, but ways to monetize your work and generate revenue from apps you create. This project-based experience also provides career exploration opportunities as you engage in video interviews of entrepreneurs, hardware techs, and application creators. You will learn what it takes to be a professional in the field and how to grow your passion, talents and interests into a career. During this course, you will create many different applications for both the web and mobile device deployment. You are free to share these apps with friends or continue to develop them into marketable applications. We believe that if you have an app idea then you should pursue it.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will display proficiency in the following areas:
• Understand basics of JavaScript programming
• Write thoroughly documented programs
• Write well tested and appropriately feature robust applications
• Demonstrate the ability to write program documentation that is succinct, thorough, and maintains standards of good English.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile, load and run an app program using a compiler.
• Explain what an application life cycle process is and its value to a developer.
• Explain the responsibilities of a project manager.
• Explain the basic differences between desktop, web and mobile devices and how they affect good application design.
• Understand the diversity of career pathways available to individuals passionate about programming and application design.
• Explain the differences in legal entities that could be used for an entrepreneurial startup.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Ethical Behavior and its value in the workplace.
• Explain how to protect the intellectual property and data involved in an application development
• Understand the basics of a good contract and what makes a contract enforceable
• Understand the history of the web and mobile devices
• Explain the differences between browser, web devices, smart devices, and mobile devices as it relates to good app design
• Understand the diversity of device operating systems and how that impacts initial design and development decisions
• Explain which application life cycle is the right choice for a first-time independent developer
• Compose and analyze a spreadsheet to compare different monetization models.
• Understand why specific monetization strategies are better for certain types of applications and how monetization affects design considerations.
• Develop a simple sales plan for a new application
• Understand how monetization, application design and marketing all contribute to revenue.
• Understand the need and process of version control during application creation
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management triangle and weighing choices.
• Explain what makes for good User Experience design
• Explain what makes for good User Interface design
• Explain the difference between UI and UX in application design.
• Understand the importance of graphics and branding as part of the User Experience design
• Demonstrate the main elements of a good testing process
• Determine and apply the best choice of logic to solve a coding problem
• Understand the basics of encryption standards and how to code, decode and communicate data safely
• Demonstrate how to combine HTML, CSS3 and JavaScript to create an app and what each language contributes to the app’s functionality
• Demonstrate how to save, recall and manipulate data including using variables, arrays and files
• Demonstrate an understanding of object oriented vs linear programming
• Demonstrate how to use JavaScript to code various mathematical formulas and solve algebraic problems
• Demonstrate the process in debugging JavaScript code
• Understand and explain important terms including, method, functions, loops, objects, classes, and strings.

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Lesson 1 – Introduction to Web and Mobile Applications Market
Lesson 2 – Careers and Professionalism
Lesson 3 – Legal, Ethics and Your Business
Lesson 4 – Introduction to Mobile Hardware
Lesson 5 – Introduction to Mobile Operating Systems
Lesson 6 – Application Life Cycle
Lesson 7 – Introduction to App Project Management
Lesson 8 – Designing for Your Customer UI/UX
Lesson 9 – Testing and Quality Control
Lesson 10 – Monetization and Sustainability
Lesson 11 – Marketing and Selling Your App

Upon completion of this course, students will have learned:
• What is the market for applications
• What are the ethical concerns governing applications
• How to work with Mobile applications
• Project management and the app life cycle
• Marketing and selling applications

“All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader”

Web professional certification is a powerful opportunity for individuals aspiring to be or already working as a Web professional. Working with experts within industry, education and government, Web Professionals has created a series of vendor neutral industry standard certification exams. Upon successful completion of this program students will be enrolled in the Apprentice Web and Mobile Application Designer and Developer Certification through Web Professionals. This credential is available as a stackable option allowing individuals to gain multiple certifications and increase their designation standing from Apprentice to Associate and eventually to Professional levels.

Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce.
Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers.
Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises.

6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us

Flexibility
With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.

Support
Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.

Relevancy
We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.

Certification
Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.

Simulations and Case Studies
Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.

Engaging and Interactive
Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

Program Description



Do you want to create the next big web or mobile app? Are you interested in learning how to create apps easily and swiftly, while gaining a certification that will help you get started along a new career path? Maybe you want to learn about application design, so you can create apps for your own business or just for fun. Then, the Web and Mobile Application Design and Development course is a perfect place to start. This course, offered by our accredited school partners, does not expect or require any previous programming or design experience. You will learn the skills you need through our real-world project based learning approach. By the time you are done you will have a series of apps that demonstrate your understanding, a portfolio showing the breadth of your work and a certification* that tells the world that you have what it takes. The certification exam for this course is administered by the WebProfessionals.org association. You will gain the design and technical skills needed to go from concept to finished product. You will learn how to determine customer needs, create a project plan and produce the application. You will acquire and practice the programming skills needed to develop quality mobile applications. As you work through the real-world projects, you will develop interpersonal skills in communication, and project management. You will learn not only how to design an app, but ways to monetize your work and generate revenue from apps you create. This project-based experience also provides career exploration opportunities as you engage in video interviews of entrepreneurs, hardware techs, and application creators. You will learn what it takes to be a professional in the field and how to grow your passion, talents and interests into a career. During this course, you will create many different applications for both the web and mobile device deployment. You are free to share these apps with friends or continue to develop them into marketable applications. We believe that if you have an app idea then you should pursue it.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will display proficiency in the following areas:
• Understand basics of JavaScript programming
• Write thoroughly documented programs
• Write well tested and appropriately feature robust applications
• Demonstrate the ability to write program documentation that is succinct, thorough, and maintains standards of good English.
• Demonstrate the ability to compile, load and run an app program using a compiler.
• Explain what an application life cycle process is and its value to a developer.
• Explain the responsibilities of a project manager.
• Explain the basic differences between desktop, web and mobile devices and how they affect good application design.
• Understand the diversity of career pathways available to individuals passionate about programming and application design.
• Explain the differences in legal entities that could be used for an entrepreneurial startup.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Ethical Behavior and its value in the workplace.
• Explain how to protect the intellectual property and data involved in an application development
• Understand the basics of a good contract and what makes a contract enforceable
• Understand the history of the web and mobile devices
• Explain the differences between browser, web devices, smart devices, and mobile devices as it relates to good app design
• Understand the diversity of device operating systems and how that impacts initial design and development decisions
• Explain which application life cycle is the right choice for a first-time independent developer
• Compose and analyze a spreadsheet to compare different monetization models.
• Understand why specific monetization strategies are better for certain types of applications and how monetization affects design considerations.
• Develop a simple sales plan for a new application
• Understand how monetization, application design and marketing all contribute to revenue.
• Understand the need and process of version control during application creation
• Demonstrate an understanding of project management triangle and weighing choices.
• Explain what makes for good User Experience design
• Explain what makes for good User Interface design
• Explain the difference between UI and UX in application design.
• Understand the importance of graphics and branding as part of the User Experience design
• Demonstrate the main elements of a good testing process
• Determine and apply the best choice of logic to solve a coding problem
• Understand the basics of encryption standards and how to code, decode and communicate data safely
• Demonstrate how to combine HTML, CSS3 and JavaScript to create an app and what each language contributes to the app’s functionality
• Demonstrate how to save, recall and manipulate data including using variables, arrays and files
• Demonstrate an understanding of object oriented vs linear programming
• Demonstrate how to use JavaScript to code various mathematical formulas and solve algebraic problems
• Demonstrate the process in debugging JavaScript code
• Understand and explain important terms including, method, functions, loops, objects, classes, and strings.

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Do you enjoy working with web applications or mobile apps? Have you ever dreamed of designing or developing one of these apps? If so, this program is the perfect training option for you. With this program, you will gain all of the necessary skills and knowledge to start creating amazing applications for personal and/or professional use. Through this project based training you will finish this program with a portfolio that can be immediately used to pursue employment or even continue further development to market your applications for immediate revenue.
Upon completion of this course, students will have learned: • What is the market for applications • What are the ethical concerns governing applications • How to work with Mobile applications • Project management and the app life cycle • Marketing and selling applications
This program is facilitated by a professional who has completed the Web and Mobile Application Design and Development Facilitator Training and Orientation Course. This training was provided to the facilitator by an experienced and certified trainer. Facilitators are provided with all solutions to student activities, and instructional videos as part of the facilitator/instructor materials. Access to these materials are provided during the facilitation training and assist the facilitator with benchmarks for performance and course success. This program is facilitated by Steve Waddell. Steve has been creating career oriented computer course ware since the mid 90’s. He is passionate about creating tools to inspire others to learn and is an award winning entrepreneur and developer of interactive online learning. As an expert educational mentor he is available to provide guidance and motivation for learners throughout the duration of this program. As a mentor, he will provide answers to learner questions, monitor learner's program progression, and review lesson and program quiz/test results.
3 months

FAQ

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.