Our goal is to provide you with real-world opportunities to think critically, analyze data, present solutions and move forward in our digitally driven world.
Undergraduate Certificates
Design, Develop and Deploy Web and Mobile Applications
Our goal is to provide you with real-world opportunities to think critically, analyze data, present solutions and move forward in our digitally driven world.
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Web and Mobile Application Development in as little as 1 year and 4 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
A mobile app, also referred to as mobile application or simply an app, is software or a program specifically designed to operate on a mobile device like a phone, tablet or watch. Mobile apps were first designed for productivity, such as managing contact lists and calendars, but have grown to encompass more categories including games, GPS, order tracking and more. Today, a vast majority of large companies that provide direct to consumer services have at least one app.
Android apps are primarily built using languages like Java and Kotlin while apps made for iOS are built using Swift. In general, apps made for iOS require less coding on the whole. This typically leads to a faster development time for iOS apps compared to Android apps.
The timeframe for app development can vary widely and is dependent upon a variety of factors. In general, it takes around three to nine months to build an app, but this amount of time can increase or decrease based on a combination of the following factors:
Web and mobile application development is the process of developing an application specifically for mobile devices and web browsers. Developers must consider multiple screen sizes, as well as the different hardware and features of the devices. A good developer looks at not only the ability of their site or application to function, but also the experience for the user. Strong developers spend a significant portion of the development process ensuring that their app or site is enjoyable to use and is accessible for all types of users.
You can begin your journey to becoming an app developer by advancing your knowledge and skills to help you better prepare for roles in the industry. At DeVry, our online undergraduate certificate in web and mobile application development can help you build a foundation in application development, as well as help to prepare you to pursue relevant industry credentials such as CompTIA IT Fundamentals and CompTIA Linux+.
Developers in this field must learn user-interface design, programming and database management, as well as how to work within various operating systems. Research is also a useful skill for keeping up with development trends as UI is constantly being improved upon by other developers. Most developers gain these skills through a combination of real world experience and mobile app development courses.
Graduates of our undergraduate certificate program in Web and Mobile App Development may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:
Web and mobile applications increase flexibility and scalability for businesses. They can also build brand awareness, foster customer engagement, increase customer loyalty and help organizations provide better customer service.
1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2Transitional studies coursework may affect program length and cost.
3Data is inclusive of all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and grants for the period for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
4The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.