As mobile usage skyrockets, so does the demand for IT professionals who can create mobile applications. This certificate will give you the skills needed to design and build mobile applications for iOS (iPhone, iPad and Touch), Android and Windows environments. You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience to build your proficiency. This growing career field holds lots of opportunities.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Course Title

Course
Number

Credits

Instructional
Hours

Outside Effort
Hours**

Prior Learning
Credit Eligibility
Options

C# Introduction to Programming

10-152-111

3Credit

72

90

[Multiple Options](https://www.fvtc.edu/programs/Credit-For-Prior-Learning/Prior-Learning-Credit-Options)

72 hours in class and estimate 90 hours outside of class.

[Credit for Prior Learning Options Available](https://www.fvtc.edu/programs/Credit-For-Prior-Learning/Prior-Learning-Credit-Options)

Introduces students with little or no programming background to programming and logic principles that apply to traditional and Windows systems. Uses C# to apply the principles by developing simple Windows applications.

Introduction to Mobile Development

10-152-180

3Credit

72

90

[Experience](https://www.fvtc.edu/programs/Credit-For-Prior-Learning/Prior-Learning-Credit-Options)

72 hours in class and estimate 90 hours outside of class.

[Credit for Prior Learning Options Available](https://www.fvtc.edu/programs/Credit-For-Prior-Learning/Prior-Learning-Credit-Options)

Introduces students to the different stages of development for mobile applications. We will cover the different language options and the process of getting an application to be available in a world market. This class will also cover development strategies for iPhone, iPad, Android and the Windows Phone.

Prereq: C# Introduction to Programming (10152111)

iOS Programming

10-152-181

3Credit

72

90

72 hours in class and estimate 90 hours outside of class. Provides students with an in-depth overview of how to set up for iOS development while gaining an understanding of the iOS platform and the tools available in that environment including Objective C.

Prereq: Introduction to Mobile Development (10152180)

Android Programming

10-152-182

3Credit

72

90

72 hours in class and estimate 90 hours outside of class. Introduces students to designing and building mobile applications using the Android TM open-source platform using Java and Eclipse. This course provides students an in-depth overview of how to set up for Android TM development while providing an understanding of Android TM, its services and how it fits into the overall Linux run time.

Prereq: Introduction to Mobile Development (10152180)