Mobile Development in Android

R2 680.00

Mobile development for Android using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose offers a streamlined way to create engaging and user-friendly applications. Kotlin’s simplicity and Jetpack Compose’s declarative UI approach make it easier for developers to build attractive and functional apps for Android devices. In this course you will learn to master these features and core concepts.

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Course fee: R2 680.00

Deposit: R670.00

Monthly instalment: R670.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

  • 18 courses (27h 52m) / 1 lab (1h)
  • Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

Course code: C01331

 

Course overview:

This Aspire Journey is divided into two tracks. The first track of this journey encompasses comprehending Kotlin’s features and use cases, acquiring fundamental programming concepts, utilizing functions, closures, and lambda expressions, and implementing object-oriented principles. It also involves creating an Android Virtual Device in Android Studio, mastering views, and interactive layouts using GridView & ListView, and handling intents, activities, & fragments.
The final track explores Jetpack Compose’s core concepts, including layouts, state management, navigation, gestures, animations, data handling with CRUD operations, local data persistence, and building a comprehensive Firebase-powered application.

      • Track 1: Kotlin Fundamentals
      • Track 2: Building Android Apps Using Jetpack Compose

 

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

      • A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
      • Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
      • Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
      • A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

 

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Kotlin Fundamentals

Getting Started with Kotlin
Basic Programming Concepts in Kotlin
Functional Programming with Kotlin
Object-oriented Programming with Kotlin
Kotlin: Getting Started with Android App Development
Kotlin: Understanding Views & Layouts
Kotlin: Building Interactive Layouts Using GridView & ListView
Kotlin: Working with Intents, Activities, & Fragments
Final Exam: Kotlin Fundamentals

Track 2: Building Android Apps Using Jetpack Compose

Jetpack Compose: Getting Started
Jetpack Compose: Layouts & State Management
Jetpack Compose: Lazy Composables & Navigation
Jetpack Compose: Gestures & Animation
Building Android Apps: Accessing Data from the Internet
Building Android Apps: Performing CRUD Operations
Building Android Apps: Persisting Data Locally
Building Android Apps: Building a Complete Application with Firebase
Final Exam: Building Android Apps Using Jetpack Compose

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites but we recommend that students have the following prerequisite skills:

  • Some knowledge on programming languages
  • Familiar with object-oriented programming (OOP)

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Beginner

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: Optimi College

Assessment information:

Each track concludes with a final internal assessment that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.

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