INTRODUCTION
With the rapid global shift toward mobile-first strategies, the ability to design and develop user-friendly, high-performance mobile applications is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. Organizations are prioritizing mobile platforms to deliver better services, increase engagement, and remain competitive in their sectors. Mobile application development refers to the creation of software applications that run on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
This Mobile Application Development Training Course equips participants with a strong foundation in mobile platforms, architecture, and development tools. Emphasizing both Android and iOS environments, the course guides participants through best practices in user experience design, performance optimization, and app publishing. Learners will gain hands-on skills in building, testing, and securing apps that meet the highest standards of functionality and aesthetics. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, the participants will be able to;
- Identify, develop, and secure mobile applications effectively
- Understand and apply best practices in mobile app planning and prototyping
- Grasp the mobile application lifecycle and architecture
- Design and implement engaging Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)
- Use navigation patterns like menus and drawers
- Integrate external libraries and APIs
- Schedule background tasks using Job Scheduler
- Debug applications with appropriate tools and plugins
- Publish apps to the Google Play Store
- Apply cross-platform strategies for iOS and Android
DURATION
The course will take 10 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring mobile app developers
- Software engineers
- ICT professionals in public and private sectors
- Tech entrepreneurs and innovation hub members
- Anyone interested in building mobile apps from scratch or upgrading their skills
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Devices and Applications
- Mobile technology landscape and trends
- Types of mobile apps: native, hybrid, web
- Role of mobile apps in business and service delivery
Module 2: Introduction to Mobile Application Development
- App development life cycle
- Development environments and tools
- Comparison of Android vs iOS platforms
Module 3: Mobile Platforms and Architecture
- Mobile operating systems and their architectures
- App components and structures
- APIs and frameworks for mobile development
Module 4: Android Application Development – Basics
- Setting up Android Studio
- Android project structure and components
- Creating your first Android app
Module 5: Android Application Development – Intermediate
- UI design with XML and Material Design
- Custom themes and styles
- Integrating support libraries
Module 6: Graphical User Interface and Navigation
- Implementing menus, drawers, and navigation components
- Event handling and user interaction
- Responsive design for multiple device sizes
Module 7: USSD, Notifications and Background Tasks
- Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) overview
- Notifications and background services
- Job Scheduler and WorkManager usage
Module 8: iOS Application Development – Introduction
- Overview of Swift and Xcode
- Building a basic iOS interface
- Cross-platform development tools (e.g., Flutter, React Native)
Module 9: Mobile Application Testing and Security
- Testing techniques and automation tools
- Debugging and performance monitoring
- Securing app data and code
Module 10: Publishing and Post-Deployment
- Registering as a developer
- Preparing APKs/IPAs for release
- Publishing on Google Play Store
- App maintenance and update cycles
GENERAL NOTES
- The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
- The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
- The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
- All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
- Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
- This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org
Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org