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Developing Flutter Apps for iOS and Android

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Build mobile apps for iOS and Android with Flutter and Dart. Learn cross-platform development, state management, Firebase integration, and app publishing.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Mobile App Development

Skills You Will Learn

  • Software Development, Mobile App Development, Flutter And Dart, iOS Apps, Android Apps

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 15 hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • July 19, 2025
About this Course


Build beautiful, high-performance apps for iOS and Android using one of the most in-demand mobile frameworks in the world—Flutter. 

  • Create fully functional mobile apps and publish them to the App Store and Google Play 
  • Use Flutter widgets, layouts, routing, and navigation for cross-platform UI design 
  • Write, debug, and manage Dart code, libraries, and functions for app logic 
  • Connect your app to APIs and use Firebase, Google Analytics, and local storage 

  • Course Overview

    According to Statista, Flutter is the most widely used cross-platform mobile framework among global developers, with over 46% adoption. As companies seek mobile developers who can build once and deploy everywhere, Flutter and Dart skills are in high demand. This course equips aspiring developers, career switchers, and tech enthusiasts with the essential tools and techniques to build, test, and deploy apps using Flutter. 

    Mobile app developers use frameworks like Flutter to rapidly prototype and deliver production-ready applications for multiple platforms from a single codebase. With the skills gained in this course, learners will be able to build engaging user experiences, manage app state, connect to APIs, and publish apps on the App Store and Google Play. 

  • You’ll begin by learning the basics of Flutter, its development toolchain, and how it compares to other mobile frameworks. Next, you’ll dive deep into Dart—the programming language that power Flutter—and learn how to work with variables, classes, functions, libraries, and debugging tools.
    Then, you’ll build your first Flutter apps using widgets, layouts, forms, and routing. Advanced lessons introduce state management, plugins, persistent storage, Firebase integration, and analytics. You’ll also learn how to prepare and publish your apps, and optimize them using Google Analytics.

    The course includes hands-on labs and a final project where you will create and publish your own Flutter app. Along the way, you'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to use Flutter in real-world scenarios.

    This course is an excellent resume booster for anyone looking to break into mobile development, freelance, or launch their own apps. Enroll now to gain job-ready Flutter and Dart skills in just a few weeks! 

  • Prerequisites

    This is a beginner-friendly course designed for learners with some exposure to programming. 
    To succeed, you should have: 
    • Basic knowledge of programming concepts (e.g., variables, functions, OOP) 
    • Experience using an IDE or code editor 
    • A laptop or desktop (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with internet access to install Flutter and related tools 
  • Related Professional Certificates

    This course is part of the IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer Professional Certificate. 
    By completing this course and others in the program, you’ll be prepared for roles such as: 

    • Mobile App Developer (iOS/Android) 
    • Flutter Developer 
    • Cross-Platform App Developer 
    • Junior Software Engineer


      Course Syllabus

      Module 0: Welcome       
      • Video: Course Introduction 
      • Reading: General Information 
      • Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus 
      • Reading: Grading Scheme 
      • Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion 

    • Module 1: Introduction to Flutter and Dart       

      • Videos: Overview of Flutter, SDK and Tools, Dart Basics 
      • Expert Viewpoints: Getting Started with Flutter 
      • Lab: Create a Flutter Web Hello World App 
      • Quiz and Summary 

    • Module 2: Exploring Dart Language       

      • Videos: Dart internals, variables, functions, classes, libraries 
      • Lab: Use Dart in Cloud IDE 
      • Video: Command Line and Debugging Tools 
      • Reading: Editors and Debuggers 
      • Quiz and Summary 

    • Module 3: Working with Flutter       

      • Videos: Flutter development process, widgets, UI design, forms, routing 
      • Labs: Layouts, navigation, basic app building 
      • Expert Viewpoints: UI/UX in Flutter 
      • Quiz and Summary 

    • Module 4: Advanced Flutter       

      • Videos: Native features, state management, APIs, plugins, persistence 
      • Labs: Call APIs, explore Firebase, store data locally 
      • Quiz and Summary 

    • Module 5: Final Project       

      • Videos: App publishing process, app stores, analytics 
      • Labs: Submit app drafts, integrate Google Analytics 
      • Projects: Practice (Expense Tracker) and Final (Time Tracker) 
      • Peer Review and Wrap-Up 
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Instructors

Ramanujam Srinivasan

Chief Architect

With over 24 years of experience, I have effectively led technology and architecture teams, driving digital transformation and business growth for Fortune 500 companies. My expertise includes managing strategic consulting engagements and implementing large-scale solutions that have achieved annual contract values between $10M and $300M, particularly in turnaround scenarios. As an engineering leader, I guide cross-functional teams in deploying distributed solutions across various domains, including Cloud, AI/ML, eCommerce, Microservices, DevSecOps, legacy modernization, performance optimization, Generative AI, and Machine Learning. I prioritize building exceptional technology teams by mentoring and inspiring top technical talent, fostering a culture of rapid innovation and collaboration. I serve as a trusted advisor, nurturing long-term relationships with C-Level executives and stakeholders to drive the implementation of strategic technology initiatives. My approach combines a big-picture perspective with attention to detail, providing hands-on guidance for creating highly scalable and efficient solutions. I assist in developing minimum viable products (MVPs), evaluating products, enabling developers, and advocating for open-source technologies. As an innovation catalyst, I lead the ideation and Go-to-Market strategies for intellectual property solutions that leverage cloud services, data analytics, and AI/ML to provide strategic advantages to enterprise customers. Additionally, I have authored successful technology courses on Coursera covering topics such as Microsoft security, front-end and back-end development, DevOps, and Generative AI, positively impacting over 70,000 learners.

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