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IBM iOS and Android Mobile App – Professional Certificate

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IntermediateProfessional Certificate

Get job-ready as a mobile app developer – no prior experience needed! Build mobile app development skills and practical experience employers look for in just 6 months.

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Language

  • English

Topic

  • Mobile App Development, Computer Science & Information Technology, Web Development, Cloud Development, Artificial Intelligence

Industries

  • Information Technology, Social Sciences

Skills You Will Learn

  • Android, iOS, Mobile App Development Frameworks, Mobile App Development Tools, Mobile Applications, Agile Software Development, Computer Programming, Front-End Development, Software Development, Software Engineering, Web Development, Android (Operating System), Development Environment, Development Testing, Mobile Development, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, iOS Simulators, Mobile App Development, Swift And SwiftUI, Xcode, Progressive Web Development, Strategy, User Experience (UX), User Interface design (UI Design), Website Wireframe, Bootstrap, Cloud Development, CSS, Front- End Development, Version Control, Cloning And Forking, Distributed Version Control Systems, Git, GitHub, Open Source, Android Apps, Flutter And Dart, iOS Apps, Design and Product, Full Stack Web Development, React, Mobile App Development React Native, Back-end Services, Firebase Mobile App Development, Mobile UI Design, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, LLM, OpenAI AI Personalization Machine Learning Methods, User Interface And User Experience (UI/UX) Design ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence, Android / iOS Development, Figma, Flutter / React Native, UI/UX Design

Offered By

  • IBM

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • July 29, 2025
About this Professional Certificate
  
This Professional Certificate teaches you the skills you need to get your first job as an iOS or Android mobile app developer.  
 
You will learn: 
 
  • Job-ready skills in high-demand cross-platform mobile development—plus build a professional portfolio to showcase in interviews. 
  • Essential UI/UX principles and full-stack tools including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks. 
  • How to develop native Android apps with Android Studio, Java, and Kotlin—and create polished iOS apps with Swift and Xcode. 
  • How to build powerful cross-platform apps using Flutter, Dart, and React Native to reach users on any device. 
 
Program Overview 
 
Smartphone usage is booming, with 1.5 billion more users expected by 2029 (Statista). Businesses everywhere are racing to connect with this growing audience through powerful, user-friendly mobile apps—creating strong demand for skilled developers who can build for both Android and iOS.  
 
Mobile app developers are creative problem solvers who collaborate with designers and stakeholders to bring ideas to life on screens everywhere.  
 
The IBM Mobile App Development Professional Certificate is designed to help you step confidently into this opportunity, even if you have no prior programming experience. Through a hands-on, project-based learning approach, you’ll gain practical experience designing, building, testing, and deploying real mobile apps. Each course includes labs and exercises that reinforce your skills and help you apply them to real-world scenarios.  
 
As you progress, you’ll develop both native apps using Android Studio, Java, Kotlin, Swift, and Xcode, and cross-platform apps using Flutter & Dart and React Native & JavaScript. You’ll also build a portfolio of projects—including a final Capstone—that showcases your abilities and gives you something concrete to discuss in interviews.  
 
Prerequisites 
 
This program is ideal for beginners. However, to get the most from this program, you do need basic computer literacy and mathematics. 
 
Your Job Outlook 
 
The demand for mobile app developers is on a high growth trajectory. So, with the right development skills, you have a lot to look forward to in your career. 
 
  • iOS developers in the U.S. earn an average base salary of $117,644, with total compensation (including bonuses and equity) around $129,513 (builtin.com) 
  • Android developers in the U.S. average a base salary of $112,876, with total compensation of $132,963 (builtin.com) 
  • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 17% increase in demand for software developers (including iOS) and 11–12% growth for Android developers from 2022 to 2032  (reddit.com & infotyke.com) 

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