20 credits
This certificate prepares student for work in iOS development on devices like the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The certificate provides students with native iOS design and implementation experience utilizing agile development methods, input from stakeholders, peer and professional review, integrated testing, and structured team collaboration. Students build knowledge and skill by contributing to several mobile apps, culminating in a portfolio-ready capstone project. Key topics include: foundational and advanced iOS programming concepts, test frameworks and unit tests for business logic, UI design and usability testing, App Store overview, and steps for app distribution. This certificate is appropriate for students and IT professionals with a moderate programming background and some design experience who want to move into mobile platform development.