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January 28, 2025
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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.
Upon completion, you’ll get access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform that connects you with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs, as well as career support resources to help you with your job search.
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.
Definir los conceptos fundamentales del desarrollo de aplicaciones Android
Configurar y explorar la interfaz de Android Studio, las configuraciones y las herramientas integradas
Utilizar Kotlin Playground
Crear una aplicación sencilla para Android
Implementar sistemas de control de versiones
Navegar y llevar a cabo la configuración mediante la línea de comandos
Usar un repositorio de GitHub. Crear un repositorio de GitHub
Gestionar revisiones de código
Practicar la construcción y el uso de funciones
Practicar los diferentes tipos de comparaciones usando operadores
Usar Kotlin para resolver un desafío de codificación
Repasar y aplicar los aspectos fundamentales de la programación
Describa los fundamentos del diseño y la investigación de la experiencia del usuario (UX)
Describa las consideraciones de accesibilidad en el diseño
Ponga en práctica el desarrollo de empatía hacia el usuario a través de la investigación
Cree wireframes y prototipos en Figma
Usar bibliotecas de componentes de interfaz de usuario para crear UI de Android
Componer UI usando las vistas de interfaz de usuario de Kotlin
Crear una interfaz de usuario sencilla con el Editor de diseño
Crear una interfaz de usuario simple de Android
Implementar una aplicación Android con una Actividad.
Implementar funciones avanzadas orientadas a objetos en Android.
Usar simulacros y falsificaciones para realizar pruebas unitarias en Android.
Utilizar una expresión Lambda para definir una función como un objeto y métodos de procesamiento de colecciones para el procesamiento de varios pasos
Revisar algunas de las herramientas y paquetes más útiles a disposición de un desarrollador Kotlin
Aplicar corutinas Kotlin en aplicaciones Android
Integrar código de otros lenguajes en Kotlin. Crear una aplicación Android basada en datos.
Crear código JavaScript simple
Crear y manipular objetos y matrices
Pruebas de unidades de escritura usando Jest
Utilizar componentes reutilizables para representar vistas donde los datos cambian a lo largo del tiempo
Organizar proyectos React para crear sitios web y aplicaciones más escalables y que se puedan mantener
Utilizar props para transferir datos entre componentes. Crear aplicaciones y páginas web dinámicas e interactivas
Utilizar formularios para que los usuarios puedan interactuar con la aplicación. Crear una aplicación en React
React Native es un marco de código abierto para crear aplicaciones multiplataforma mediante React y los recursos nativos de la plataforma. En este curso, pasará de los conceptos básicos de React a una implementación más avanzada mediante React Native. Verá una amplia gama de componentes de React y maneras de aplicarles estilos. Y podrá practicar cómo usar diferentes métodos móviles de interactividad con React Native.
Algunas de las habilidades básicas que aprenderá son: • Crear una aplicación React Native de una sola página y aplicarle un estilo usando componentes básicos • Crear listas grandes y configurar entradas de usuario dentro de una aplicación React Native • Usar el componente Pressable para crear botones y otras áreas donde hacer clic • Configurar una aplicación con React Navigation y cambiar de pantalla Adquirirá experiencia con las siguientes herramientas y el siguiente software: • React • React Native • Lenguajes de desarrollo Front End (HTML, CSS y JavaScript) • JSX • Programas de edición de código, como Expo y Visual Studio Code Este curso es para estudiantes que deseen prepararse para trabajar en desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles. Para tener éxito en este curso, necesitará contar con conocimientos básicos de React, saber navegar en Internet y tener ganas de programar.
Construir y dar estilo a una interfaz de usuario (UI) usando fragmentos y vistas
Utilizar Kotlin y la arquitectura MVVM para diseñar una app eficiente y atractiva
Obtener datos de una interfaz de programación de aplicaciones (API) y hacer uso de LiveData
Demostrar su capacidad de ofrecer una codificación limpia y libre de errores, sin perder de vista la optimización
Prepararse para una entrevista de codificación
Prepararse para una entrevista en Meta
Resolver problemas usando código
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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.
Meta is committed to helping certificate holders get hired. Upon earning a Meta Certificate, learners will gain access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board which is a job-search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs.
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.
Learners that obtain a Meta Certificate or Meta Certification gain access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs.
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.
¹Based on Coursera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.
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