Course Introduction:

Android Application Development is a 16 weeks course that provides the required knowledge and skills to design and build a complete Android™ application. It delivers extensive training on the main Android SDK components and its interactions. The course includes topics compatible with all Android versions up to Android 12. The course consists of 12 lessons; the first couple of focus on programming fundamentals for candidates who do not have enough programming background. The other lessons focus on how to create Android applications from the beginner to the advanced level. The Android Application Development course includes: practical exercises and labs, easy to understand lesson plans, and is instructed by our fully qualified Instructors.

This Android Application Development course is adequate to provide trainees with the required knowledge and practical skills to be Android application developers. This course is mapped for Android™ Application Development exam, version 12 (exam code: AND-X01 ATC exam.

Prerequisite:

There is no requirement of programming experience before joining this course. Individuals must have ability to use computer with ease and good typing skills.

Who this course best suit to?

 If you want to learn to code through building fun and useful projects, then take this course.

 If you want to start your career as software programmer.

 You are new to programming and want to learn python to kick start your journey.

 If you are a seasoned programmer and want to learn Python to add to your portfolio.

Course Objective:

1. Introduction to Kotlin

2. Control Flow Statements

3. Functions & Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

4. Android Framework and Android Studio

5. Creating User Interface

6. Android Layouts, Styles, Theme and Menus

7. Snackbar, Activities, Android Intent, Alert Dialog and Android Notifications

8. Android Widgets

9. Android Navigation Components

10. Firebase Authentication and Database

11. Location-Aware Apps: Using GPS and Google Maps

12. App Testing and Publishing

Hands on Experience:

The features of the course include: practical exercises and labs, easy to understand lessons. This course is adequate to provide trainees with the required knowledge and practical skills to be an Android application developer.

Exams

SQA’s PDA Exam:

On the completion of this course you can sit in the PDA Software Development SCQF Level 7 exam and by passing it you get your Personal Development Award (PDA) certificate from SQA.

This course is based on PDA Software Development at SCQF Level 7. The program also offers a number of shorter curricula which are related to SQA associated Units. These are also assessed by means of restricted response questions and projects and so can give credit transfer to complete units. Learner can earn up to 48 credits upon passing all exams accordingly.

Vendors Certifications Opportunity (ATC: Android):

By completing this course students will be prepared to sit for the Android™ Application Development exam, version 12 (exam code: AND-X01).

Classes Duration:

Weekend/Weekdays Classes: 4 to 6 hours a week, one full classroom, will be delivered for 16 weeks.

Modes of Learning: (for further details, please read the attached document)

You have the option of undertaking this course via following learning modes:

1.) Face to Face (Classroom based Learning): You will attend the class each week on its specified day and time at your designated centre (Edinburgh or Glasgow)

2.) Virtual Learning: Live traditional face to face class will broadcast remotely via our online settings through Microsoft Team

3.) Blended Learning: Mixture of Face to face and Virtual learning (must inform when joining the course).

4.) ELearning is available for this course.

Job Roles and Opportunities

Upon completion of related certification exams you will be able to fit-in the job roles such as:

 Mobile Application Developer

 Android Application Developer

 Android Developer

 Android Software Developer

Why Get an Android Application Development Certificate?

With IT job openings being created faster than trained people can be found to fill them, IT certification is the best way to open the door to a higher salary, more opportunities and career fulfilment.

Trained and certified IT professionals are needed worldwide.

More IT professionals are getting certified than ever before because IT certifications:

 Validate your knowledge and skills

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