App Development with Swift certification

App Development with Swift certification

App Development with Swift certifications recognize students for their knowledge of Swift, Xcode, and app development tools. Students are expected to have completed at least 150 hours of instructional time before taking the certification exam. Students who pass the certification exam will earn a digital badge they can share in a resume, portfolio, email, or in online professional networks.

Swift. The language for first-time coders and full-time developers.

Swift is a robust and intuitive programming language created by Apple that’s easy to learn, simple to use, and super powerful. Which makes it great for getting started with code. It’s also one of the fastest growing, most popular open-source programming languages used by professional developers. In fact, some of the world’s most popular apps are built in Swift.

Students who are certified will learn:

Knowledge of Swift:

  • Discover, explore, and demonstrate how to use the fundamental building blocks of Swift.
  • Learn the basic concepts of Swift programming including syntax, logic, structures, functions, and patterns.

Knowledge of App Development:

  • Learn the basics of the Apple Software Development Kit.
  • Explore and use developer tools such as Playgrounds, Xcode, Simulator, and Interface Builder.
  • Learn how to build and run iOS apps using Swift.
  • Explore and learn common tools, technologies, interface elements, and design patterns used to build iOS apps.
  • Learn the skills needed to build iOS apps for iPhone and iPad.
  • Learn to use common iOS frameworks in hands-on app projects.

App Development with Swift certification

App Development with Swift Associate

High school or higher education students who successfully complete the App Development with Swift Associate exam demonstrate knowledge of the impact of computing and apps on society, economies, and cultures while exploring iOS app development. This certification is aligned with Develop in Swift Explorations course made available for free from the Apple Book Store.

App Development with Swift Certified User

App Development with Swift Associate

Higher education students who successfully complete the App Development with Swift Certified User exam demonstrate fundamental iOS app development skills with Swift. They have knowledge of core concepts and practices those professional Swift programmers use daily. This certification is aligned with Develop in Swift Fundamentals course made available for free from the Apple Book Store.