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Launch your career as an Android app developer. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career and earn a credential from Meta. No degree or prior experience required to get started.
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Gain the skills required for an entry-level career as an Android developer.
Learn how to create applications for Android including how to build and manage the lifecycle of a mobile app using Android Studio.
Learn coding in Kotlin and the programming fundamentals for how to create the user interface (UI) and best practices for design.
Create cross-platform mobile applications using React Native. Demonstrate your new skills by creating a job-ready portfolio you can show during interviews.
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Have you ever wanted to build your own mobile app? This certificate will teach you the top Android programming languages and frameworks used for building apps like Facebook and Instagram, and how to create your own Android application.
In this program, you’ll learn:
Essential Android programming concepts and the tools needed to develop applications
How to use the Kotlin Playground
Create user interfaces (UI) for mobile apps using Android Studio
Manage the lifecycle and data collections of mobile applications
Work with web technologies and persistent data on Android applications
Describe best practices for designing the UI and experience for mobile applications
Create cross-platform applications using React Native
Prepare for technical interviews for Android developer roles
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Applied Learning Project
You’ll engage in hands-on activities and build a project-based portfolio that you can show to recruiters and potential employers when interviewing. Throughout each course, you’ll complete activities using use a lab environment or an application to perform tasks such as:
Design the UI using Interface Builder
Create simple UI using the Layout Editor
Build a native Android mobile app
In the final course, you will also complete a Capstone project where you will create an Android app.
Define the Fundamental concepts of Android app development
Set up and explore the Android Studio interface, configurations and built-in tools
Use Kotlin Playground
Create a simple Android app
Implement Version Control systems
Navigate and configure using the command line
Use a GitHub repository. Create a GitHub repository
Manage code revisions
Practice building and using functions
Practice different types of comparisons using operators
Use Kotlin to solve a coding challenge
Review and apply the fundamentals of programming
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
Use UI component libraries to build Android UI
Compose UI using Kotlin UI views
Build a simple UI using the Layout Editor
Create a simple Android UI
Implement an Android application with an Activity.
Implement advanced object-oriented features in Android.
Use mocks and fakes to perform unit testing in Android.
Use a Lambda expression to define a function as an object. Use collection processing methods for multistep collection processing.
Review some of the most useful tools and packages available to a Kotlin developer
Apply Kotlin coroutines in Android applications
Integrate code from other languages into Kotlin. Build a data driven Android app
Create simple JavaScript code
Create and manipulate objects and arrays
Write unit testing using Jest
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.
Build and style a user interface (UI) using fragments and views
Use Kotlin and MVVM architecture to design an efficient and engaging app
Fetch data from an application programming interface (API) and make use of LiveData
Demonstrate clean and bug free coding while keeping an eye on optimization
Prepare for a coding interview
Prepare for a Meta interview
Solve problems using code
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When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹
When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹
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Degree · 18 months - 8 years
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Android Developers build and write code for apps that are hosted on Android devices powered by the Android operating system. 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 prefer Android products, this is a great career path for you.
Android Developers are needed in nearly every industry, every business and for every function. They help build, design and develop mobile apps for Android applications. The demand for this skillset has grown immensely over the last year and will continue to rise as new technologies emerge.
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 Android developer, iOS developer, back-end developer, front-end developer, full stack developer, database engineer, cross-platform mobile developer, software engineer, 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*.
Plus, businesses need high-quality, engaging apps to reach more people, increase exposure and drive more revenue. On the other hand, consumers want apps that make their everyday lives simpler. As a result, there is a high demand for Android developers to create new user-friendly applications and improve the efficiency of existing apps.
The Meta Developer Certificates are for anyone who has a passion for tech and wants to build a career in this field, no degree or experience necessary. Upon completion, you’ll earn career credentials from Meta that you can add to your resume and portfolio. A Meta Certificate is an industry-recognized credential that helps boost confidence and gives you a competitive advantage when applying to jobs.
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.
We’ll help you develop a strong portfolio, a polished resume and sharp interview skills. We’ll prepare you for what to expect when interviewing for relevant roles and we’ll share tips for what employers are looking for in potential candidates.
Finally, you’ll also get to discuss the emotional components of the interview process with other learners taking this course.
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 7 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 development experience.
You must have a device capable of connecting to the internet and a computer that can run Android Studio. Android Studio is available for Mac, Windows, Chrome OS and Linux systems.
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 Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (2/1/2024 - 2/1/2025)