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iOS App Development Fundamentals

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Get hands-on building iOS apps from the ground up using Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI. Learn essential tools, concepts, and features for iOS development.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Mobile App Development

Skills You Will Learn

  • iOS, iOS Simulators, Mobile App Development, Swift And SwiftUI, Xcode

Offered By

  • SkillUpEdTech

Estimated Effort

  • 5 Hours

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • September 4, 2025
About this Course
Ready to dive into the world of building basic iOS apps using Xcode, Swift, and SwiftUI? This hands-on course covers essential tools, concepts, and features for iOS development and is ideal for beginners as well as experienced developers.  

You Will learn:  

  • Hands-on, practical skills to design, build, and test basic iPhone apps  
  • Basics of the iOS development environment and the purpose of Xcode in building iOS applications  
  • How to utilize the iOS Simulator for testing and debugging iOS apps effectively  
  • How to apply foundational Swift and SwiftUI programming concepts to design and develop basic iOS applications  
 

Course Overview  

With Apple’s strong market presence and the continued popularity of iPhone apps, learning iOS development is a valuable and highly sought-after skill for both aspiring and experienced developers. This course gives you a comprehensive introduction to iOS app development, covering essential tools, components, and concepts.  

During the course, you'll explore Xcode and its key features. You’ll gain a solid understanding of Swift and SwiftUI. Plus, you’ll apply your new knowledge and skills to building basic iOS applications through hands-on labs and practical exercises. 

If you’re keen to take your first steps into iOS app development and gain practical skills employers value, enroll today!  

Course Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome 
  • Video: Course Introduction 
  • Reading: Course Overview 
  • Reading: General Information 
  • Reading: Learning Objectives and Syllabus 
  • Reading: How to Make the Most of This Course 
  • Reading: Grading Scheme 
 
Module 1: Introduction to iOS Development 
  • Reading: Module 1 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Video: Introduction to iOS development 
  • Video: Explore Xcode features 
  • Video: Set Up the Xcode Environment 
  • Lab: Set Up and Explore Xcode IDE Locally  
  • Video: iOS App Development Process 
  • Reading: Reading: Basics of macOS App Development 
  • Reading: Xcode Simulator 
  • Lab: Exploring the iOS Simulator  
  • Practice Quiz: Module 1: Introduction to iOS Development 
  • Reading: Module Summary: Introduction to iOS Development 
  • Graded Quiz: Module 1: Introduction to iOS Development 
Module 2: Introduction to Swift Programming 
  • Video: Introduction to Swift 
  • Video: Swift Language Basics 
  • Video: Introduction to SwiftUI 
  • Lab: Basics of Swift and SwiftUI 
  • Video: Swift Programming Concepts 
  • Video: Developing with Swift 
  • Lab: Creating an iOS App User Interface: Tip Calculator 
  • Practice Quiz: Module 2 Introduction to Swift Programming 
  • Reading: Module Summary: Introduction to Swift Programming  
  • Graded Quiz: Introduction to Swift Programming 
Module 3: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up 
  • Reading: Module 3 Introduction and Learning Objectives 
  • Final Project Overview 
  • Final Project: Create a Simple Recipe App in SwiftUI 
Module 4: Course Wrap-Up  
  • Video: Course Wrap-Up 
  • Reading: Course Glossary 
  • Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps 
  • Reading: Thanks from the Course Team 
  • Reading: Course Rating and Feedback 


Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

This course is suitable for beginners as well as experienced developers who are interested in mobile app development. You just need to have fundamental knowledge and skills related to information technology (IT). No prior programming experience is required.