Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Application Development

• Overview of the mobile app landscape (Android and iOS market share in Kenya)
• Native vs. cross-platform development: advantages and disadvantages
• Setting up the development environment: Android Studio and Xcode installation
• Understanding the mobile app development lifecycle
• Basic concepts of mobile app architecture
• Practical session: Exploring the Android Studio and Xcode interfaces.

Module 2: Android Development Fundamentals (Java/Kotlin)

• Introduction to Java or Kotlin programming for Android
• Android project structure and key components (Activities, Fragments, Intents)
• User interface design with XML layouts
• Common UI elements: TextView, EditText, Button, ImageView
• Handling basic user interactions and events
• Practical session: Creating a simple Android app with a button and text display.

Module 3: iOS Development Fundamentals (Swift)

• Introduction to Swift programming for iOS
• Xcode project structure and key components (View Controllers, Storyboards, Segues)
• User interface design with Storyboards and SwiftUI (introduction)
• Common UI elements: UILabel, UITextField, UIButton, UIImageView
• Handling basic user interactions and events
• Practical session: Creating a simple iOS app with a button and text display.

Module 4: User Interface Design and Layouts (Android)

• Layout managers: LinearLayout, RelativeLayout, ConstraintLayout
• Working with different screen sizes and densities
• Using styles and themes for consistent UI
• Implementing basic navigation (Intents)
• Introduction to Material Design guidelines
• Practical session: Designing a responsive layout using ConstraintLayout in Android.

Module 5: User Interface Design and Layouts (iOS)

• Auto Layout and constraints for adaptive UI
• Stack Views for arranging UI elements
• Working with different screen sizes and orientations
• Using UIKit for UI development
• Introduction to Human Interface Guidelines
• Practical session: Designing a responsive layout using Auto Layout in iOS.

Module 6: Handling User Input and Events (Android)

• Event listeners and handling user actions (clicks, touches)
• Input controls: EditText, CheckBox, RadioButton, Spinner
• Handling form submissions and data retrieval
• Input validation and error handling
• Using gestures for user interaction
• Practical session: Implementing a simple form with input fields and validation in Android.

Module 7: Handling User Input and Events (iOS)

• Target-action mechanism for handling user interactions
• Input controls: UITextField, UISwitch, UISlider, UIPickerView
• Handling form submissions and data retrieval
• Input validation and error handling
• Using gestures for user interaction
• Practical session: Implementing a simple form with input fields and validation in iOS.

Module 8: Data Storage - Local (Android)

• Introduction to local data storage options in Android
• Using SharedPreferences for simple data storage
• Working with SQLite databases using Room Persistence Library
• Performing basic CRUD operations with SQLite
• Understanding data storage best practices
• Practical session: Implementing data storage using SharedPreferences in an Android app.

Module 9: Data Storage - Local (iOS)

• Introduction to local data storage options in iOS
• Using UserDefaults for simple data storage
• Working with SQLite databases using Core Data (introduction)
• Performing basic CRUD operations with Core Data
• Understanding data storage best practices
• Practical session: Implementing data storage using UserDefaults in an iOS app.

Module 10: Connecting to Remote Data (APIs) - Fundamentals

• Introduction to RESTful APIs and JSON data format
• Making network requests using HTTP libraries (Volley/Retrofit for Android, URLSession for iOS)
• Parsing JSON responses
• Displaying data from an API in a mobile app
• Handling network errors
• Practical session: Fetching and displaying data from a public API in a mobile app.

Module 11: Working with Device Features - Camera (Android & iOS)

• Accessing the device camera for taking pictures and videos
• Handling camera permissions
• Displaying captured images and videos
• Basic image manipulation (e.g., resizing)
• Understanding privacy considerations
• Practical session: Implementing basic camera functionality in an Android or iOS app.

Module 12: Working with Device Features - Location (Android & iOS)

• Accessing the device GPS for location services
• Handling location permissions
• Getting current location coordinates
• Using location listeners for continuous updates
• Displaying location on a map (introduction)
• Practical session: Getting and displaying the current location in an Android or iOS app.

Module 13: Networking Basics in Mobile Development

• Understanding HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• Handling different types of API requests
• Authentication and authorization in mobile apps
• Working with different data formats (e.g., XML)
• Background data synchronization
• Practical session: Implementing a POST request to send data to an API.

Module 14: Testing and Debugging Mobile Applications

• Using emulators and simulators for testing
• Debugging techniques in Android Studio and Xcode
• Using logcat and console output
• Unit testing and UI testing (introduction)
• Identifying and fixing common mobile app errors
• Practical session: Debugging a mobile app using breakpoints and log messages.

Module 15: Introduction to App Deployment (Android)

• Preparing an Android app for release
• Generating a signed APK
• Creating a developer account on Google Play Console
• Understanding the app submission process
• Basic app store optimization (ASO)
• Practical session: Generating a signed APK for an Android app.

Module 16: Introduction to App Deployment (iOS)

• Preparing an iOS app for release
• Creating a developer account on Apple Developer Program
• Creating app identifiers and provisioning profiles
• Building and archiving the app in Xcode
• Understanding the App Store Connect submission process
• Basic app store optimization (ASO)
• Practical session: Archiving an iOS app in Xcode.

Module 17: Differences and Similarities between Android and iOS Development

• Comparison of programming languages (Java/Kotlin vs. Swift)
• Comparison of UI frameworks (XML Layouts vs. Storyboards/SwiftUI)
• Differences in app lifecycle and background processing
• Similarities in core concepts and development workflows
• Considerations for cross-platform development
• Practical session: Comparing code snippets for similar functionality on both platforms.

Module 18: Mobile Application Architecture (Basic Concepts)

• Introduction to common architectural patterns (MVC, MVP, MVVM)
• Understanding the separation of concerns
• Basic principles of clean architecture
• Considerations for scalability and maintainability
• Overview of different architectural components
• Practical session: Discussing the architectural pattern used in a sample mobile app.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

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1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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