Computer Information Systems: Mobile Application Developer, CERT

College Certificate: (CERT-APD)

About the Program

The Computer Information Systems Application Developer College Certificate is designed to prepare students for mobile application developer career positions or as entrepreneurs in mobile application development. Students will gain technical foundation in how to design, develop, implement, and market simple business or personal solutions through mobile applications. The student completing this program can publish his or her application in the APP-Store.

This Program Offers:

• College Certificate: 34 credit hours

Certificate Goals

• To prepare students to enter the Information Technology Industry as application developers

Certificate Outcomes

• Learn mobile application platforms such as Google Android and Apple iOS
• Learn development tools including Android Studio, Xcode, and related utilities
• Learn and apply programing languages such as Java, Swift, and XML
• Learn about cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine, and Apple iCloud
• Learn mobile design approaches and industry practices
• Apply new knowledge to build new mobile applications
• Deploy applications to the Google Play store and/or Apple App Store

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the CIS program students must:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare program intent on the WCCCD admission application or change program intent at the campus admission office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Obtain an educational Development plan of Work, outlining the student’s plan for program completion from an academic advisor