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Technology

Mobile Developer Using AI

Turn your passion for technology into a future-proof career with our 62-week Mobile Developer program! Gain hands-on experience and develop cutting-edge mobile solutions that will shape the future of app development.

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Type

Diploma

Duration

62 Weeks

Internship

12 Weeks

About The Program

Ready to master mobile development? Our Mobile Developer program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this ever-evolving field. In addition to building the essential web and development skills needed for any software developer, this program deep-dives into both Android and iOS mobile development. Hands-on projects that mirror industry processes develop your skills quickly, and a mobile capstone provides you the ability to develop an engaging mobile app that you can showcase on your portfolio to impress future employers. Plus, you’ll be eligible for multiple industry-recognized certification exams, boosting your credentials and giving you a competitive edge. With a 12-week internship, you’ll gain invaluable real-world experience, applying what you’ve learned in a professional setting. 

In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, knowing how to leverage AI and online tools is a game-changer. You’ll learn to streamline tasks using advanced search engines and AI-powered resources—skills that will set you apart in the industry.  Click here to learn more about AI and how it is used in our technology programs

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of this Mobile Developer program, you can qualify for the following positions:

  • Graphic Designer

  • Website Designer / Developer

  • HTML5/CSS Developer

  • JavaScript Developer

  • WordPress Specialist

  • UI/UX Specialist

  • Swift Developer

  • Java Developer

  • iOS Developer

  • Android Developer

  • Mobile Developer

Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

  • JD Irving
  •  Spandrel
  • Cyber Security Canada
  • Michelin North America
  • RCMP
  • Government of Canada

Salary

$ 40

Average Wage/hr**

$ 76

High Wage/hr**

Source: workingincanada.gc.ca

NOC Code: NOC Code: 21232 - Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in December 2024.

Program Details

If you’re looking for a high-paying, in-demand, and fast-paced career in software development, Eastern College’s Mobile Developer program is your launchpad to success. 

Over 62 weeks, you’ll gain expertise in graphic and UI/UX design, web technologies, and coding, as well as Android and iOS mobile development. Our hands-on approach ensures you don’t just learn theory—you build real-world projects using modern tools, frameworks, and agile processes.  

You’ll explore graphic design using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, as well as prototyping using Adobe XD. Additionally, you’ll learn how to create engaging websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress, as well as how to host them on Linux servers in the cloud. But most importantly, you’ll apply the coding skills you build using Java, Kotlin, and Swift to produce robust and visually appealing mobile apps for both Android and iOS that provide a stellar user experience. 

Your journey culminates in a mobile capstone project, where you’ll integrate everything you’ve learned to develop a polished mobile app—perfect for showcasing to potential employers. 

Course Listings: New Brunswick
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Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Android Development
In this course, students explore the different features of the Android SDK to build feature-rich Android apps using the Kotlin programming language. More specifically, students will learn the detailed usage and capabilities of the Kotlin programming language, as well as the elements of the Android SDK that can provide a wide variety of different functionality within an Android app, leveraging AI generated code where appropriate .
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Career Management
In this module, you will create and refine your résumé and LinkedIn Profile. You will write cover letters and learn the value of customizing cover letters to specific job postings. You will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge as you conduct a job search and write a cover letter tailored to an ideal job post. Through research, you will create a list of top employers and target current industry opportunities. You will learn about current methods for applying to job postings using technology. You will also gain an understanding of the job interview process, typical interview questions and possible responses, and expectations of both the interviewer and interviewee. In addition, you will engage in practical application of the interview process through role-play. Topics such as negotiating salary, self-management, and on-the-job success for placements and post-graduate employment will be also covered.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Graphical Design
Visual images, user interfaces, and other graphical art are an important part of nearly all apps and webpages today. This course introduces the concepts and techniques used to create and modify graphical art for use within software and on the web. Students will work with both bitmap-based and vector-based graphical art formats, as well as generate art using AI tools .
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. HTML and CSS
This course introduces the core concepts and procedures used to create websites. More specifically, students learn how to create the components of a website using HTML5, as well as provide a standardized layout of website elements using CSS3.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. iOS Development
In this course, students explore the different components of the Apple XCode SDK to build feature-rich iOS apps using the Swift programming language, leveraging AI generated code where appropriate . More specifically, students will learn how to leverage SwiftUI and UIKit to create mobile apps that provide a fluid experience on iPhone and iPad devices.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Java Development
In this course, students apply the object-oriented concepts from the Swift development course to the Java programming language. More specifically, students will learn Java data and control structures, as well as how to create both graphical and web-based Java applications.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. JavaScript
JavaScript allows for a rich set of interactivity within the content on a website. Consequently, it is one of the most common programming languages used today. In this course, you will learn the core elements of the JavaScript programming language, use JavaScript to provide enhanced functionality within a website, as well as leverage AI tools to generate JavaScript stub code .
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Linux Web Hosting and wordpress
Most web servers in the cloud are hosted on the Linux operating system. In this course, students will learn the basic usage of the Linux operating system, as well as the configuration of the Apache web server on Linux. Additionally, students will use the Apache web server to host their own websites as well as the WordPress content management system.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Mobile Developer Internship
At the successful completion of the classroom hours of this program, you will be placed in a 240-hour internship at an outside organization. You will have the opportunity to apply your new and developed skills in a real-world environment. Hosts include small, medium, and large organizations that provide applications and web development services.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Mobile Capstone
In this capstone project, students create either a custom Android or iOS app, leveraging AI generated code where appropriate . Mentoring and code reviews will be provided by instructors during the supervised lab portion of regular class time.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Student Success Strategies
This course stresses the importance of developing non-technical skills to enhance personal, academic and career success. This includes understanding learning styles and honing practical study skills, such as memory, reading, note- and test-taking techniques. Personal exercises will focus on teamwork, decision making and problem solving skills, setting goals and maintaining a positive attitude techniques for managing change, stress and conflict will also be explored.
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Swift Development
In this course, students are introduced to object-oriented programming using the Swift programming language. More specifically, students will learn Swift expressions, collections, and types, as well as enumerations, protocols and generics
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. UI/UX Design
In this course, students learn how to design user interfaces for web and mobile apps to maximize both usability and user experience. Additionally, students learn how to leverage AI tools to simplify the creation of design prototypes .
Icon-Quiz-Small Created with Sketch. Version Control and Collboration
Most software projects today use an agile development process to provide timely revisions to software. Additionally, most software projects use the Git system for version control and collaboration. In this course, students explore the various agile development and project management techniques that are common in the industry, as well as learn how to leverage Git, GitHub, and GitHub Copilot AI  for code versioning and collaboration.
Admission Requirements
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  • Student has Grade 12 or equivalent or meets criteria for Mature Student Status.
  • Mature students must be 19 years of age, pass a qualifying test, and provide a Letter of Intent OR resume that supports their skills and aptitudes to be successful in the program.
  • The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 20.

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