App and Web Development

Courses

• Programming Principles I

  Learn the fundamental concepts of programming and problem-solving using Python.

• Programming Principles II

  Explore Object Oriented programming with Java.

• Programming Principles III

  Building on courses I and II, continue studying fundamental concepts of programming and problem solving, with an emphasis on Intermediate Object Oriented programming with Java.

• Web Programming I

  Build a foundation in client-side web programming using HTML and CSS, with an introduction to JavaScript. Develop the fundamental skills you’ll use in subsequent web development courses.

• Web Programming II

  Develop intermediate web programming skills. Continue working with HTML and CSS and develop more advanced JavaScript skills.

• Web Programming III

  Explore programming Frameworks and their role in client-side web programming.

• Web Programming IV

  Use JavaScript to develop an attractive, user-friendly interface for a web application. Learn how to create interactive components and enhanced user experiences. Apply prototyping, wireframing, and usability testing to arrive at the final interface design, emphasizing user experience development and technical decision-making.

  Complete the project with well-articulated and coherent implementation details.

• Operating Systems

  Study the functions of operating systems and build an understanding of related system architecture. Establish a strong foundation for operating systems and Cloud Computing classes.

• UI/UX Design

  Study Computer-Human interaction and research-based principles of User Interface and User Experience design on websites and computer applications.

• Collaborative Design Workshop

  Prepare for the complex problems you’ll face in the workforce by thinking critically and creatively, communicating your ideas effectively, and applying your specialized skills in a collaborative environment. Whether you’re working on a large-scale building development, making a movie, contributing to an online magazine, developing an app, or taking a new fashion line to market, the success of the project relies on your ability to work with others. Learn to collaboratively use the methods of design thinking to respond to a brief presented by a real community client.

• Cloud Computing I

  Learn the basics of the TCP/IP protocol and general concepts around technologies that enable cloud computing.

• Cloud Computing II

  Explore public cloud providers and their ecosystem of technologies.

• CMS for Web

  Study the fundamentals of content management systems, including structure, components, uses, and features. Learn how a CMS can be used effectively for websites and online use, focusing on hands-on use of WordPress, the most popular CMS for web.

• Requirements Engineering I

  Learn the project management and software standards required to build quality modern enterprise systems.

• Requirements Engineering II

  Expand on Requirements Engineering methodologies learned in course I and learn introductory software building and testing techniques required to construct modern systems.

• Requirements Engineering III

  Continue to study project management and software standards for modern enterprise systems, focusing on advanced methodologies.

• Database Technologies I

  Explore database concepts and design in-depth.

• Database Technologies II

  Improve on SQL concepts and apply data analytical knowledge into real-world scenarios using Oracle APEX applications. Study Oracle APEX knowledge, usage, and application creation. Learn to integrate and manipulate databases, manage authorizations and permissions, and visualize data.

• Mobile Application Development I

  Learn introductory principles of Mobile App development, including the specifics of a mobile app vs. a mobile-accessible website. Explore mobile app design and development using the AndroidOS platform.

• Mobile Application Development II

  Learn more advanced features in Android development, including layouts, shared preferences, web requests, and Android controls.

• Mobile Application Development III

  Study the Kotlin programming language for the native Android Platform. Learn syntax, modern android development libraries, SDKs, and programming practices focused on robust, flexible android apps. Explore localization and building for different screen sizes and modes.

• Mobile Application Development IV

  Learn Xcode and the Apple Development Language, Swift 4. Create a working prototype of an App that meets the requirements for Apple Store Distribution.

• Application Software Security

  Establish knowledge of information security domains and their function.

• Linux Server Admin

  Develop the skills necessary to build and maintain a web server for a small business or startup production environment. Explore concepts such as virtual machines, enterprise operating systems, logging, command line scripting, scheduled tasks, security, mail, DNS, and serving content from a server.

• Microsoft App Development I

  Learn how to build basic Windows applications as you explore the concepts of basic Windows development.

• Microsoft App Development II

  Learn more advanced features in Windows development.

• Cross Platform Dev I

  Use JavaScript, HTML 5, and CSS knowledge to create Apps using Apache Cordova and Framework 7. Build a working prototype of an app that meets the requirements for both PlayStore and Apple Store Distribution.

• Cross Platform Dev II

  Learn how to use React Native, a JavaScript Framework for building cross-platform apps (iOS, Android, Web, Desktop).

• Professional Dev/Personal Promotion

  Study various aspects of professional conduct within application development, web development, and the labour market as a whole. Explore how to start a business, how to market and promote yourself, and how to deal with clients. Learn how to protect yourself when drafting and signing contracts with clients, collecting payment, and resolving conflict.

• Web Application Development I

  Explore the Node.js ecosystem by writing server-side JavaScript code. Learn to run JavaScript code outside of the browser, then study other aspects of the ecosystem, including how to manage and write modules, the Node.js Package Manager (npm), and package.json. Learn about unit testing and use test-driven development (TDD) as a basis for your work throughout the course.

  Complete programming assignments as TDD challenges throughout the course. These will aid in the completion of a final programming challenge to demonstrate learned concepts during the final week.

• Web Application Development II

  Learn how to create a scalable multi-user chat application using Node.js based on modern standards. Study multi-threading, clustering, WebSockets, message queues, and sharing state information using Redis.

• Web Application Development III

  Study how to monetize and promote the application you built in Web Application Development II. Build a complete website and direct traffic to it.