DT788 CPD Certificate in iPhone/Android applications Development
Location
DIT Kevin Street, Dublin 8
Start date
31st January 2012: Android Applications Development
24th February 2012: iPhone Applications Development
Description
The School of Computing at the Dublin Institute of Technology offers these short courses in mobile application development. Separate courses will be provided for the iPhone and Android platforms. Both courses are aimed at learners who have some background in Computing.
The worldwide mobile app market is projected to be worth $15 billion by 2013.
This is a special purpose programme which provides participants with the skills to begin to design, build and sell an app. It is intended for students who have a basic background in computing, coupled with a Level 6 qualification (or higher), or equivalent experience. Individuals will be able to complete this programme by taking it intensively over a short period.
Recently, the number of apps downloaded by iPhone/iPad/iPod touch owners exceeded ten billion (Jan 2011), while the number of apps downloaded by users of Google’s Android Operating System exceeded two billion. The worldwide mobile app market is projected to be worth $15 billion by 2013. There is a low barrier to entry for developers who wish to develop and sell apps and a number of indigenous Irish companies have been successful in targeting the app market worldwide.
The focus of this programme is on developing the skills needed to develop complete applications for the chosen platform. The key transferable skills associated with marketing and promotion form a part of the course, such that learners are provided with a route towards the commercialisation of their product.
Course Duration
Classes for Android Applications Development take place on Tuesday evenings (to be confirmed) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, for 13 weeks between 30th January and 7th May 2012 (with a two week break for Easter).
Classes for iPhone Applications Development take place on Fridays from 10:00am to 5:00pm, for 6 weeks starting on 24th February 2012.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme can:
- Begin to build an app for themselves
- Begin to build an app for an organisation
- Apply for entry level software development positions
- Continue their education in computing
Progression
Graduates of this programme may be eligible to apply for admission to major award programmes such as the Higher Certificate in Computing (DT263), depending on other experience.
Entry requirements
This is a programme at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), and as such, you are expected to have a qualification at Level 6 (e.g. Higher Cert) on the NFQ (not necessarily in Computing). Applicants for the iPhone Applications Development course must already have good experience of computer programming. Applicants for the Android Applications Development course must have at least basic knowledge of computer programming.
Contact Details for Further Information:
Contact Claire Walsh (sci-springboard@dit.ie)
