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Become a cross-platform mobile app developer. Learn in-demand skills for developing reliable, scalable and user-friendly mobile apps for multiple operating systems, such as iOS and Android.
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Gain the skills required to create apps across different platforms and devices.
Learn programming fundamentals, how to create a user interface (UI) and best practices for designing the UI.
Become an expert in React Native, React, JavaScript, GitHub repositories and version control.
Walk away with a project-based portfolio that demonstrates your skills to employers.
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If you want to learn how to create apps for Android and iOS devices, this course is right for you. This program is taught by industry-recognized experts at Meta.
Cross-platform mobile developers build and write code for apps that are hosted on mobile devices powered by multiple operating systems. They do everything from creating the app to debugging it after deployment. They design interactive and attractive user interfaces (UIs) to ensure the best possible end-user or customer experiences.
This specialization can be a stepping stone for building a successful career as an iOS or Android developer.
In this program, you’ll learn:
Essential cross-platform programming concepts and the tools needed to develop apps.
Work with web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Manage data across multiple mobile operating systems including iOS and Android.
In-demand skills to develop, test and maintain cross-platform mobile apps using React and React Native.
GitHub repositories for version control and content management systems (CMS).
By the end, you’ll put your new skills to work by completing a real-world portfolio project. You’ll build a dynamic mobile app using a responsive design that you can showcase during a job interview. Plus, you’ll get support in your job search.
Please note that the launch date, program content, and course titles are subject to change.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in a number of practical lab-based exercises that offer opportunities to practice and implement what you are learning. You’ll complete hands-on projects that you can showcase during job interviews and on relevant social networks.
At the end of each course, you’ll complete an assignment to test your new skills. There are various assignments in which you’ll use a lab environment or a web application to perform tasks such as:
Use JavaScript and data from multiple sources to dynamically control a web app.
Manage a project using version control in Git and GitHub.
Build apps using React, routing, hooks, and data fetching.
At the end of the program, there will be a Capstone project where you will bring your new skillset together to create a mobile app.
The role of a cross-platform mobile developer
Creating a simple webpage using HTML5
Styling a web page using CSS
Explaining React and React Native
Creating simple JavaScript codes.
Creating and manipulating objects and arrays.
Writing unit tests using Jest
Implement Version Control systems
Navigate and configure using the command line
Use a GitHub repository. Create a GitHub repository
Manage code revisions
Use reusable components to render views where data changes over time
Organize React projects to create more scalable and maintainable websites and apps
Use props to pass data between components. Create dynamic and interactive web pages and apps
Use forms to allow users to interact with the app. Build an application in React
React Native is an open-source framework for building cross-platform applications (apps) using React and the platform’s native capabilities. In this course, you will move from the basics of React to a more advanced implementation using React Native. You’ll review a wide range of different React components and ways of styling them. And you’ll get to practice using different mobile methods of interactivity with React Native.
Some of the basics skills you will learn include: • Building a single-page React Native app and styling it using basic components • Building large lists and configuring user inputs within a React Native app • Using the Pressable component to build buttons and other clickable areas • Setting up an app with React Navigation and moving between screens You’ll gain experience with the following tools and software: • React • React Native • Front End development languages (HTML, CSS and JavaScript) • JSX • Code editing programs, such as Expo and Visual Studio Code This course is for learners who would like to prepare themselves for a career in mobile development. To succeed in this course, you will need foundational knowledge of React basics, internet navigation skills and an eagerness to code.
This course expands upon the knowledge you gained from the React Native course, and will prepare you to make more informed decisions about how you access, store, retrieve and present data within your React Native applications.
The course is designed to be completed over five weeks. You will learn about data and databases in a more general sense, and then proceed to become familiar with tools and practices for working with data specifically in React Native. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Explain what REST APIs are and identify best practices for working with them • Make network calls to retrieve online content and handle responses from the server • Create databases and tables and use SQL to store data in them in a structured, relational way • Read and write data for a mobile application using AsyncStorage • Read and write data for a mobile application using SQLite To complete this course, you will need React Native experience. Additionally, it always helps to have a can-do attitude!
Describe the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) design and research
Describe accessibility considerations in design
Practice developing user empathy through research
Create wireframes and prototypes in Figma
Designing and styling a responsive User Interface (UI)
Demonstrating clean and bug free coding
Using React components
Creating a cross-platform mobile app using React Native
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Cross-platform mobile developers build and write code for apps that are hosted on mobile devices powered by multiple operating systems. They do everything from creating the app to debugging it after deployment. They design interactive and attractive user interfaces (UIs) to ensure the best possible end-user or customer experiences. If you like creative challenges, building better experiences and want to develop products, this is a great career path for you.
Cross-platform mobile developers are needed in nearly every industry, every business and for every function. They help build, design and develop mobile apps for multiple operating systems. The demand for this skillset has grown immensely over the last year and will continue to rise as new technologies emerge.
This specialization is suitable for you if you are already working as a mobile developer and are looking to further advance your skills by learning new concepts in this field. If you are new to this field and looking to build a career in mobile development, this is a great place to start learning industry-standard fundamentals.
There are multiple branches of software engineering you can specialize in, and each one comes with a unique set of responsibilities. You can work as an iOS developer, Android developer, cross-platform mobile developer, web designer and so many more.
Software Engineers are among the highest-paid jobs in the tech industry and the need for this skillset is on the rise. This career path is projected to grow by 22% by 2030 which is faster than the average projected rate of growth for all occupations (5%). In 2020, there were more than 1.8 million jobs in the U.S. alone*
We’ll guide you through each step to ensure you master the core programming skills at a pace that works for you. You’ll get expert-led training and build on-the-job experience through hands-on projects that you can add to your portfolio and show to recruiters.
Meta is committed to ensuring that anyone regardless of education, background or experience has the opportunity to learn in-demand skills so they can land an in-demand career. We're excited to provide these pathways so that millions of people can unlock greater opportunities for their lives and families. Upon completing this program, you’ll be well positioned to start your career as a software engineer.
This program will take approximately 8 months to complete, learning 6 hours a week.
None! Whether you’re just starting out or are a professional in a relevant field, we are dedicated to helping you succeed. You should have an understanding of basic internet navigation skills and be eager to get started with coding. Learners do not need prior web or app development experience.
You must have a device capable of connecting to the internet and running Android Studio, VS Code and its emulators throughout the course.
It is recommended to take each course in the order that they are listed as each course builds on the skills of the previous. Unless you are taking the course with prior knowledge, you may find you are unable to complete a later course if you have not completed the previous courses as you will not have the required skills.
In short, no. Completing this program will not earn you professional or academic credits. If you need to know whether a Coursera Certificate will count toward credit for a specific organization or program, please ask a representative of that organization or program.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.