Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Mobile Application Development

The two-year Mobile Application Development post-grad program will focus on fundamental mobile computer programming topics. If you have a passion for coding, computers and phones, and you’re ready to specialize your skills to land your dream job as a computer programmer in the mobile space, this mobile app development certificate is for you.Students develop a wide variety of skills related to developing, testing and deploying applications for mobile devices. The main focus of the program is to design mobile applications for the two leading platforms in mobile devices: iOS and Android.Students will develop the capabilities to assess the integration of mobile solutions in existing business functions and processes, build native applications for mobile devices, implement web and enterprise solutions on the mobile platform, and implement user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design best practices.Learning OutcomesImplement native mobile applications for different mobile platforms;Develop solution architectures to support client mobile applications by applying the principles and best practices of enterprise architecture and data management;Develop creative concepts for mobile applications that meet innovation, entrepreneurship and social enterprise objectives;Develop secure mobile applications by implementing the security principles, standards, and best practices of mobile application development;Develop usable, friendly, fast, and reliable mobile applications by applying the principles and best practices of User Interface design and experience (UIUX);Work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, to develop mobile application solutions for a business;Use industry standard testing methodologies to ensure software quality and improve software performance;Apply strategies for personal, career and professional development to enhance work performance and maintain currency with industry and technological changes;Comply with relevant laws, industry standards, guidelines and best practices in the design and implementation of mobile applications;Communicate complex information technology solutions verbally, in writing and digitally for a variety of audiences and purposes.Career InformationFanshawe’s Mobile Application Development program will prepare graduates to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the mobile app development field of information technology. Graduates can expect to be hired as:Mobile Developer - analyze, design, implement, mobile applications on Android or iOS platformsJunior Computer Programmer - analyze, design, program, implement, configure, integrate, maintain and support various applications.Mobile Web Developer - manage a website using innovative strategies to ensure the website is fully optimized and running proficiently to allow for a seamless, user-friendly experience on a mobile device.UIUX Developer - design, develop, maintain front end computer applications for a positive and cohesive user experience on a mobile device